Our News and Announcements

Our News and Announcements

Articles include Press Releases, Blog posts and information updates.  The page is arranged by NCA articles first; then LWV of Virginia, and  LWVUS articles, in chronologically order under "Subscribed Articles".  Scroll down to "Subscribed Articles" to see the individual items, arranged by newest first. Click "View more" to see all articles from both entities.

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The National Capital Area Articles

Highlights from LWVUS 56th Biennial Convention

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in July 2024.

News

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 CONVENTION by Sarah Courtney

from LWVUS Blog

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League of Women Voters Announces CEO Departure - Press Release

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in March 2024.

Press Mention

League of Women Voters Announces CEO Departure

Press Release / Last Updated: February 8, 2024

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League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, Jan 29, 2024

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in January 2024.

Public Statement

League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner

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MAY 6, 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION PICTURES & RECORDING

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

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May 6, 2023 LWVNCA Annual Convention ~ Speakers' RECORDING and PICTURES

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2023.

Blog Post

LWVNCA Annual Convention  

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20015

 

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Inappropriate and Concerning: LWVUS Statement on DOJ Voter Data and Election Machine Requests

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Public Statement

LWV CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice’s actions to gather data on voters ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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It’s Our Job to Fight for John Lewis’ America

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Blog Post

Throughout his lifetime, John Lewis was a stalwart warrior for the promise of American Democracy. We owe it to the legacy of John Lewis’ life of service to answer his end-of-life plea not to sit silent but to do our part to ensure that a robust American democracy continues.

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Why Local Elections are Critical to Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Blog Post

Local elections happen annually in the United States. The officials elected and the decisions they make affect your daily life as much, if not more, than those in the federal government. From road repairs, schools, and urban planning to immigration and policing, local government is constantly present in every part of American life.   

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League of Women Voters of Wyoming Files Brief Against Burdensome Proof of Citizenship Law

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Wyoming filed an amicus brief urging a federal court to grant a preliminary injunction against HB 156, a law imposing burdensome and discriminatory proof of citizenship requirements on voter registration in Wyoming.

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League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC Secure Narrow Preliminary Injunction in Ballot Initiative Case

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Public Statement

The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida issued a limited ruling striking down the application of specific provisions of Florida’s House Bill 1205.

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