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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It's finally here! MV Giving Week and

 MV Gives Day, Sept. 18.   

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MV Gives 2026

Hear from Members of the Board

 

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VOTER GUIDE PART 1 (English)

VOTER GUIDE PART 1 (Spanish)

 

General membership meeting - BOE commissioners

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MAIL IN BALLOT RULINGS ARE HAPPENING SO FAST,

IT MAKES IT HARD TO KEEP UP. 

THIS IS ALL MEANT TO SOW CONFUSION

AMONG THE VOTERS.

 

Public Statement

In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who rely on mail ballots. The preliminary injunction will remain in place through the November 3 election.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters responds to whistleblower allegations about USCIS’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and calls for a full investigation.

Event Date: 
10/24/2026 (All day) to 11/03/2026 (All day)

General Election Day: November 3, 2026
Early Voting Period: October 24 - November 1, 2026 times and locations

News

Article published by Mother Jones

Public Statement

Federal appeals court blocks the Trump administration from using the expanded SAVE database for mass voter purges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Public Statement

A federal court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new mail ballot rule, protecting mail voting access through the November 2026 election.

Blog Post

“Influencers” (also known as “creators”), or regular people with large social media followings, hold significant power in the information age. As the term suggests, their posts can influence their followers’ thoughts, spending habits, and even their votes.   

Political influencers play an active role in shaping our elections and democracy. But not all influencer posts are reliable or accurate. Therefore, knowing which influencers you can count on as trusted messengers is essential.

Lecture How to Raise a Citizen
Event Date: 
10/07/2026 (All day)
Event location: 

MVCC

2 events. 9-10:30am for members of the Oneida County Youth Services Council and students
5:00 - 7:00pm for the general public

Blog Post

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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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