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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President Sania Irwin elected at the 2026 National Convention

with Celina Stewart, CEO 

Sania Irwin, President 2026-2028 and Celina Stewart, CEO

  LWV CEO Celina Stewart joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay Fox 5 DC to discuss how the timing of the recent firing of Election Assistance Commission leaders — just months before the midterms — is concerning and urged Congress and Americans to push back.
 Watch full interview: https://www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-70jk79fgvqapyvoq

 

 

WE WON!! 

Victory for New York Voters: Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Private Voter Data

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

In a victory for voters, a federal judge dismissed the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit seeking New York state’s complete voter file, which contains voters’ driver’s license numbers, partial Social Security numbers and other private information.

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League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump's Removal of Election Assistance Commission Commissioners

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commission.

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ACLU of Kansas Sends Letter on Behalf of League of Women Voters of Kansas over State's Potential Non-Compliance with the NVRA

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and the ACLU sent a notice letter to Secretary of State Scott Schwab on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Kansas regarding various provisions House Bill 2437’s potential noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). 

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Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Voting Rights Organizations Seeking to Protect Colorado Voters From Intimidation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled in favor of the League of Women Voters of Colorado, NAACP Colorado, and Mi Familia Vota in their case challenging a door-to-door voter intimidation scheme in Colorado.

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Voting Rights Groups Secure Legal Win for Pennsylvania Voter Privacy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

Judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to access Pennsylvania's voter roll.


 

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League of Women Voters: Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is a Critical Win — And a Warning We Cannot Ignore

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters issued an urgent call to action following the Supreme Court 6-3 ruling on Trump v. Barbara.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Campaign Finance Provision, Turning Political Parties Into Conduits for Big Donors

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2026.

Public Statement

In a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court issued yet another troubling decision that will open the door to the corrupting influence of more big money in our political system. 

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Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Girls from School Athletics

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2026.

Public Statement

The US Supreme Court denied transgender girls and women the right to participate in school sports.

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Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2026.

Public Statement

A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting.

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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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