With presidential election season behind us, it is time to think ahead about future work to get out the vote and to ensure voters have the tools they need to make informed decisions. We need your help. How? Become a member of the League, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook (@LWVNewCastleNY) for timely reminders.  

LWV Opposes the SAVE Act 

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

It is already illegal for noncitizens to register and vote in federal or state elections. The bill’s requirement of a document to prove American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections is unnecessary and seeks to divide us. It also creates another barrier to voting.

Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.

To learn more about the SAVE Act, visit the LWVUS Take Action page and register to attend an educational webinar with George Latimer on Feb. 19 / 6:00-7:00pm.   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O45k-T7BTiC7Wb69udWvbw

Now Live! Membership Renewal Through LWVUS ChapterSpot Portal

On February 3, the LWVUS ChapterSpot portal went live, creating a new procedure for joining the League or renewing your membership. All current members will be receiving an email from LWVUS inviting them to set up a Chapter Spot account. Memberships will now be rolling - expiring on the date of joining. If you set up your Chapter Spot account now, your information will load including the end date of your membership. For members who renewed through LWV New Castle in December and January, your membership is good through December 31, 2025. LWVUS will send you a renewal notice a few months prior to your membership expiration. This new membership renewal structure has shifted the membership category definitions to LWVUS - there will no longer be family memberships and each family member must join as an individual in the future. But don't worry - because the new LWVUS system allows you to pay what you can afford (subject to a minimum), you can elect to give your second family member the "additional member" discount that you have been receiving. Questions? Send us an email - lwvnewcastle [at] gmail.com and we're happy to discuss the new system. You can join or donate through our unique LWV New Castle membership link.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Where LWVNC Is  Engaging Today:

∙      We're Getting Voters registered and to the polls, because elections impact every aspect of our lives. 

∙      We're Creating Opportunities for citizens to come together to discuss issues and shape solutions for the future.

∙      We're Educating Citizens, giving them the knowledge and the tools  they need to use their voices to make a difference.

∙       We’re Supporting our Youth by offering our popular programs, Students Inside Albany and Running & Winning, as well as providing hands-on experience for Senior Experience and  Youth Interns. 

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