Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

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Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The League of Women Voters of Utica-Rome Metro Area serves the people of Utica, Rome, Herkimer and the surrounding areas of Upstate NY.    

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Annual meeting

 Board nominations and the proposed budget are contained in the April newsletter. 

 
 

League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965:

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League of Women Voters Statement on Attack on Civil Rights Organizations

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement
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Local League of Women Voters chapter seeks to engage young voters

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in April 2026.

News

Article in the Daily Sentinel

UTICA — The League of Women Voters of the Utica-Rome Metro area has been awarded a grant from the League of Women Voters National organization to help engage prospective young voters and under-represented communities and encourage them to get involved in the political process.

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Organizations Appeal Ruling Upholding Discriminatory NC Law Targeting Youth Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement

Three voting rights organizations announce their appeal of the recent federal court decision upholding restrictions to same-day registration in North Carolina Senate Bill 747

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Joint Statement From the League of Women Voters of Utah, ACLU of Utah, and ACLU Voting Rights Project

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement

A joint statement on the motion to dismiss the DOJ's complaint in US v. Henderson.

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New National Partnership to Promote High School Voter Registration

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters and The Civics Center Join Forces to Empower Young Americans.

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The 2030 Census

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in April 2026.

Blog Post

The Census is a perennial issue for the League of Women Voters. Every person counts. As the 2030 Census approaches in the coming years, we will continue to update the 2030 Census Engagement Action Kit with appropriate resources.

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Tell Congress No More ICE and CBP Funding

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Action Alerts

Congress is considering a fast-track legislative process to allocate billions of additional dollars to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the very agencies that are terrorizing our communities. All the while, millions of Americans are struggling to meet their basic needs.

Speak up now.

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LWVNYS Advocacy Day

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in April 2026.

Event Date: 
05/05/2026 (All day)
Event location: 

New York State Capital

We will host an advocacy day covering all of our issue areas and topics. Registration link coming soon!

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Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities in the League

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2023.

Blog Post

Learn more about the League by joining and volunteering.
- Voter Services
- Observer Corps
- Vote411
- Membership
- Program
- Website/Social Media

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Video Instructions for New Voters in NYS

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Short videos that our members made that will assist new or interested citizens in navigating the voting process, from obtaining a registration form, early voting and including voting absentee. 

On May 4, 2021 the governor signed legislation that allows anyone on parole to vote in all elections. The final video is addressed to all parolees.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on any basis.

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