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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What is the Notice and Cure Process for Absentee and Mail-In Voting?

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in November 2026.

Blog Post

To ensure all mail-in ballots are counted, it’s important to have “notice and cure” processes. This blog will describe what those processes are, and why they’re important.

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OPINION: Why I Bring My Kids to Vote with Me

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2026.

News

Op-ed published by TIME by LWV's Jeanette Senecal

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Why Immigration is Central to Our Nation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2026.

Blog Post

Few things are more deeply woven into the story of the United States than immigration. Our multicultural population is one of the United States' greatest strengths.

Yet some current policies are pulling us away from that strength...and from the ideals our nation has long aspired to uphold.

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Voting Rights and Privacy Organizations Sue Trump-Vance Administration Over Secretive Collection of Millions of Americans’ Voter Records

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2026.

Public Statement

Lawsuit Challenges DHS’s Unlawful Effort to Build a Nationwide Voter Database Containing Sensitive Personal Information from at Least 47 States

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League of Women Voters, Campaign Legal Center Secure Permanent Victory Restoring Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2026.

Public Statement

A federal court permanently blocked a USCIS rule restricting voter registration at naturalization ceremonies, protecting the League of Women Voters’ work helping new US citizens register to vote.

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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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