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League of Women Voters, Campaign Legal Center Celebrate Victory as Court Blocks USCIS Rule

Submitted by South Carolina in August 2026.

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Civic engagement groups are now able to resume voter registration at administrative naturalization ceremonies. “When people become American citizens, they should be welcomed into full participation in civic life, not met with new barriers,” said Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters. “For generations, the League has stood beside new citizens as they take the oath of citizenship and prepare to make their voices heard at the ballot box. Today’s ruling protects that fundamental democratic principle, and we will continue fighting to ensure every eligible voter can participate freely and fully in our democracy.”

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2026.

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One common misconception about the League of Women Voters is that being nonpartisan means staying silent on important issues. It doesn't.

Supporting free, fair, and accessible elections is not partisan. For more than 100 years, we have worked to empower voters and defend democracy unapologetically. Nonpartisan ≠ Nonpolitical.

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2026.

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A special primary election will be held after the death of the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate, Lindsey Graham. The nominee resulting from this special primary will be a candidate on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot.

Voters who participated in the Republican Primary or did not vote in either party’s June primary are eligible to vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary, while voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote. Early voting will also be available from August 5-7, 8:30 am - 5 p.m.. at county locations. Absentee applications must be submitted by July 31.

SC Republicans file lawsuit to close primaries, only Republicans should be allowed to choose party's nominee

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2026.

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WLTX News19 TV (Columbia)

The South Carolina Republican Party has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to close the state's Republican primaries, arguing that only registered Republicans should be allowed to choose the party's nominees. Lynn Teague, vice president of the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, said that kind of crossover voting is uncommon and rarely changes election outcomes. She argued that closing primaries would further divide voters."Sometimes you decide that your preferred candidate is in one party, and sometimes you decide somebody from another party. This actually does happen, and you should be able to vote that way. That should not be prevented."

SC GOP sues to close primaries to registered Republicans

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2026.

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SC Daily Gazette
The state Republican Party plans to challenge the state’s open primary elections in federal court, arguing the party should be able to restrict who can select its nominees. "The League of Women Voters doesn't see people voting for another party at levels high enough to move the needle," said Lynn Teague, LWVSC vice president, issues & action. "Instead, closed primaries could deter voters from participating in primaries, worsening already low turnouts. Everyone needs a voice in how they are governed."

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League of Women Voters Strongly Opposes Confirmation of Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

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As Voter Confusion Persists, Here’s How Voting Rights Groups Are Changing Their Playbook

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

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Article published by Blavity

Why the Voting Rights Act Still Matters for Black Voters in 2026

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

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Article published by The Root

Day in the Life: Registering Incarcerated Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

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In Spring 2026, I volunteered with my local League, LWV of Greater Pittsburgh, to register currently incarcerated eligible voters at our county jail ahead of the primary elections. I learned more about voting rights for currently incarcerated individuals (sometimes referred to as "returning citizens"). I also learned about their voter eligibility and the barriers that formerly and currently incarcerated voters face.