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Local League of Women Voters Dedicated to Serving the Public

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in October 2025.

Press Mention

As we enter National Voter Education Week, Oct. 6-10, it is timely to consider how the right to vote is and has been an essential part of our democratic institution.

League of Women Voters of New York State Vows to Protect Election Officials and Democracy

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in October 2025.

Public Statement

On Thursday, September 25th, the United States Department of Justice sued six states, including New York, for a failure to provide voter registration rolls.

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in September 2025.

News

Language on the Ballot
Allows skiing and related trail facilities on state forest preserve land. The site is 1,039 acres. Requires State to add 2,500 acres of new forest land in Adirondack Park.

A yes vote authorizes new ski trails and related facilities in the Adirondack forest preserve.

A no vote does not authorize this use.

No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Officials

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in September 2025.

News

The League of Women Voters urges all states undertaking mid-cycle redistricting to adhere to transparent, nonpartisan standards that protect voters and communities. Redistricting is a cornerstone of representative democracy.

League of Women Voters Statement on USCIS Policy Restricting Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in September 2025.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement in response to revised policy guidance from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):

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Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of New York State—represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) — filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain the complete list of all registered voters in New York without proper basis and purpose.

When Women Lead, Peace Follows

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

As we celebrate UN Day and the 80th Anniversary since the inception of the United Nations, we must note that there is still the huge issue of gender equality in an institution designed to defend human rights and promote peace and security, as well as sustainable development, around the world.

League of Women Voters Announces Erica Teti-Zilinskas as Senior Director of Communications

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

Uniting in Peaceful Protest

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

As we face a critical moment in our democracy, the League and partners will continue to unite and rise in many forms — including the long tradition of peaceful protest.

League of Women Voters Seeks to Protect California Voter Data Against Federal Overreach

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) filed a motion in federal court to intervene in USA v. Weber, the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against the California Secretary of State, to protect the data of all California voters and prevent misuse of that data, which could harm California communities.

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