The League released the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discredit elections.
By volunteering as an observer, you can make a difference by creating a public record of how votes are counted, leading to increased trust in election outcomes.
August 11, 2026: A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking USPS from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, in a case brought by the League of Women Voters and a coalition of other nonpartisan voting rights groups.
A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
The top two candidates in the Special Republican Senate Primary will advance to a runoff on August 25. Early voting will be held August 19, 20, and 21.
Voters who participated in the Republican Primary or did not vote in either party’s June primary are eligible to vote in the Special Republican Primary, while voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote.
On August 8, 2026, LWV hosted a day of civic action, Unite and Rise for Voting Rights!
Hundreds of Leagues across the country hosted events centered on voter engagement, turnout, and education, emphasizing young voters and community partnerships.
Thousands of Democracy Defenders Joined Nearly 400 Grassroots Activations Across All 50 States and Washington, DC, Building Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections.
