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LWV HHI-BA happy hour gathering

We believe in the power of women

Lots of Happy Hour conversations about our important mission ahead—mobilizing voters for the 2026 elections. 
Registering USCB students

Help us get out the vote

Ages 18-40 are underrepresented among those who turn out to vote. Help us empower them to make their voices heard! 
Make Good Trouble

Make Good Trouble

“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, say something! Do something! Get in trouble, good trouble, necessary trouble.” We did...and we will! 

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

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The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The LWV is a grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America's oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. 

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Behind the Decisions: How Local Government Works

Behind the decisions: how local government works

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in March 2026.

Event Date: 
04/18/2026 - 10:15am
Event location: 

Bluffton Library

The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area invites all community members to participate in a panel presentation featuring Steve Alfred of the Hilton Head Town Council, Alice Howard of the Chair Beaufort Council, and Dan Wood of

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"Understanding Primaries!" Community Forums

Understanding Primaries

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in January 2026.

News

Beaufort County Voter Registration and Elections is hosting Community Forums titled “Understanding Primaries!” in an effort to educate and assist Beaufort County voters.

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New Poll Worker Training Schedule Announced

Poll Worker Training 2026

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in January 2026.

News

Support Democracy by Becoming a 2026 Poll Worker

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S.1060, Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act, affirms teacher authority

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2026.

Action Alerts

S.1060, the Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act, affirms the authority of teachers to implement classroom management. It asks for teachers and administrators to administer appropriate discipline measures to ensure a conducive learning environment in the classroom and school. Call your state senator and ask that the bill be immediately heard in subcommittee due to its late introduction in the two-year legislative session.

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Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act suite of bills

Action alert LWVUS w flag

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2026.

Action Alerts

Congress continues to introduce bills that would require voters to present documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register and/or vote. Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act and its iterations would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents. Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act suite of bills.

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Unite and Rise to Defend Democracy

Unite and Rise

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Action Alerts

Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration. Together, we'll take action from the courts to the streets and beyond.

Commit to the movement.

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