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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League of Women Voters Responds to DC Circuit Court Ruling on Mail Voting Executive Order

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 a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding President Trump's executive order on mail voting.

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Judge Hurd to be Honored

Judge Hurd at Naturalization ceremony

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in July 2026.

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.

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36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act - LOCATION CHANGE

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in July 2026.

Event Date: 
07/30/2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Event location: 

First Presbyterian Church

Due to the weather forecast, the celebration has been moved to the First Presbyterian Church at 1607 Genesee Street.

Celebrate with RCIL and LWV.
Music and voter registration.

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Federal Judge Finds Disenfranchisement is ‘Plausibly Likely and Imminent’ Due to Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement
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League of Women Voters will hold Day of Action furthering its Unite & Rise campaign

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

News

Article published by Nonprofit Sector News

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Voting Rights Groups File Renewed Request for Preliminary Injunction to Block Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

Motion seeks to stop US Postal Service from imposing rules that will disenfranchise American citizens and throw elections into chaos

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Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement
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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: 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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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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