The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area

The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area

The League of Women Voters of Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area is a local league of the League of Women Voters of the United States. We are a nonpartisan political grassroots organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. For more than a century, the League has worked to empower voters and defend democracy. As a women-led organization, we encourage everyone to take part in our democracy.

We encourage informed and active participation in government. Over the last century, we have fought for election protection, democratic reforms, and equal access to the ballot all while maintaining our commitment to nonpartisanship and fostering an informed electorate.

Our mission is to empower voters and strengthen democracy.  We salute the voters, poll workers, ballot counters and other election officials who persevere throughout every election cycle. Their efforts both echo and reaffirm the work of previous generations who have struggled to preserve democracy for us all.

 

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Update from League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania:

Are you confused by the ads and mailers regarding judicial elections? You are not alone. 

RELEASE Tuesday, July 15, 2025

 For further information contact Shanin Specter by telephone at 215-772-1000.  

Voting rights now

Tell your senators to oppose the SAVE ACT HERE.

See updates on the Act HERE

5/16/2024

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Read the article from WHYY here.

Warning: Constitutional Crisis

Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters Press Release / Last Updated: April 17, 2025

 

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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
2025 Policy One-Pager click here.

 

Nearly 140 lawsuits have been filed by Americans directly challenging President Trump's Executive Orders and directives. As of last week, federal judges have issued 53 court orders that block or pause the Administration's unlawful actions. 

 

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Friend,

President Trump just signed an executive order that threatens Americans’ freedom to vote and tramples states’ authority to run elections. This order is a shameful attack on American voters — particularly women voters — and their right to participate in our democracy.

Friend,

As we reflect on the election, we hold multiple truths.

  1. It was a fair, secure election marked by integrity, transparency, and high turnout. This is thanks to the dedication of election workers and civic volunteers nationwide; and

  2. Women's future is unclear.

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NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County will hire 15 new public defenders and numerous support staff and a social worker as part of a major investment into the office, which it calls "historic." 

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25 that delivers on his top priorities and creates more freedom and opportunity for all Pennsylvanians. With historic investments in education, economic development, law enforcement and violence prevention, workforce development, affordable housing, health care, public transit and infrastructure, and much more – this budget invests in the people of Pennsylvania and solves some of the most pressing issues our Commonwealth faces.

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Social Policy on our Radar--Censorship in PA Schools

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Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania, Joining Bipartisan Group of States That Have Taken Commonsense Step to Make Voter Registration More Streamlined and Secure

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HELP STAFF YOUR LOCAL POLLING PLACE

Our democracy depends on ordinary people who make sure every election runs smoothly and everyone's vote is counted—people like you.