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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Nov meeting - Plastic Pollution

 

Democracy Defenders - Power Mapping 

Join us November 18th at 6pm. Register today! 

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League CEO Celina Stewart sits down with Sheila Katz, former CEO of the National Council for Jewish Women, and Reverand Shavon Arline-Bradley, President and CEO of the National Council for Negro Women.

They discuss the power of women's leadership, the relationship between faith and activism, and the challenges facing movement leaders in the current political climate.

 

 

League of Women Voters Education Fund Receives $1 Million From Carnegie Corporation of New York for Youth Civic Education and Engagement

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2025.

Public Statement
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League of Women Voters Announces Advisory Committee for Unite and Rise 8.5 Campaign

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2025.

Public Statement
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Protecting the Rights of Women in the Military

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2025.

Blog Post

Every Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor those who have served. But this year, as a combat veteran and ammunition specialist who deployed to Iraq, I find myself reflecting not only on the meaning of service but also on how fragile progress has been for women who choose to serve. 

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Women-Led Organizations Team Up to Strengthen Democracy in Communities Nationwide

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2025.

Public Statement
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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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