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No Kings: Vote Early Events Held In Rome, Utica, and Herkimer

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in November 2026.

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UTICA - On Saturday, October 17th, several hundred community members in Rome, Utica, and Herkimer joined in the more than 3,000 events held across the nation for the fourth No Kings Day.
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What is the Notice and Cure Process for Absentee and Mail-In Voting?

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in November 2026.

Blog Post

To ensure all mail-in ballots are counted, it’s important to have “notice and cure” processes. This blog will describe what those processes are, and why they’re important.

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Artificial Intelligence thru the Lens of a Judge

Judge Clark and AI

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in October 2026.

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As a Judge, I cannot ignore the profound ethical challenges AI presents.
Hon. Bernadette T. Clark
Mohawk Valley Living Magazine, Sept. 2026

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Nonpartisan. Not Neutral

LWV WA nonpartisanship article

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in September 2026.

Blog Post

Karen Crowley, President, LWV of Washington explains what the League stands for.

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Luci Baines Johnson spoke at the 2026 Convention earlier this summer.

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in August 2026.

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She reflected on her father, Lyndon B. Johnson, signing the landmark Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts and discussed her shared commitment with the League to defending democracy.

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How Does Election Certification Work?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Blog Post

Election certification is a critical part of the electoral process; it’s what confirms that election results are true and accurate, maintaining the integrity of our election system. This blog explains how states take every ballot and tally them all to certify an election.

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League of Women Voters Files Amicus Brief to Defend Voters’ Right to Enforce Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Public Statement
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8.5 Million Voters Reached: LWV's Election Impact

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Blog Post

From the primaries through the midterm election on November 3, Leagues turned out in full force to empower voters and defend democracy. In advance of our full election impact report, coming this winter, here are a few stats showcasing League members' and supporters' valuable work from January 1 to November 3, 2026. 

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Voter Turnout and Access

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

News

News Segment by FOX5 DC

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Opinion: Trump Has Met His Match

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

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Op-ed published by The New York Times

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