League of Women Voters ^®
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

When candidates refuse to participate in a forum, voters should take note.

Whether we are parents, grandparents, educators, mentors, aunts or uncles, talking with young people about voting can be a special experience. Together, we can ask good questions and explore answers.

Democracy prevailed in 2022.

This year, our freedoms were on the ballot, from reproductive rights to equal access to the vote.

Despite anti-voter laws, mis- and disinformation, election deniers, and poll worker shortages, the American voters showed up to make their voices heard. We saw record-breaking voter turnout in many states across the nation, particularly related to early voting.

Budget Testimony 

The League testified at the Public Protection hearing on February 7th. Here is what we asked for: