Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

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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Voting by mail can be a convenient option for New York voters who are unable to make it to their polling place on Election Day. Whether you’re away from home, have a scheduling conflict, or otherwise qualify to vote by mail, requesting a mail-in ballot can help make participating in an election more accessible.

Learn more about voting by mail, eligibility, and how to apply for a mail-in ballot through the New York State Board of Elections:

ballotapplication.elections.ny.gov

Be informed, know your options, and make a plan to vote. 

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Guide to Vote411

  

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Vote for Your Rights)

Action Alerts

Congress continues to introduce bills that would create unnecessary barriers to voting by requiring voters to present documents like government-issued photo IDs to vote.

Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. Tell Congress to oppose the Voter ID Act..

Judge Hurd at Naturalization ceremony
Event Date: 
08/26/2026 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

Alexander Pirnie Federal Building

Judge Hurd will be honored with the naming of the federal courthouse, located at the Alexander Pirnie Federal Building at 10 Broad St., in Utica, in his honor. A special dedication ceremony is planned for the U.S. Courthouse at 3 p.m.

Public Statement

The League released the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.

Blog Post

Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discredit elections.

By volunteering as an observer, you can make a difference by creating a public record of how votes are counted, leading to increased trust in election outcomes.

Public Statement

A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

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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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.

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.