Williamson County

Williamson County

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan volunteer organization that encourages citizens to become informed and active participants in our government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Photo of 6 of our members with Rep Sam Whitson at LWV Advocacy Day
Event Date: 
01/10/2025 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Nashville Main Library

 The League of Women Voters of Tennessee (LWVTN) is planning an energized start to our advocacy efforts during the 2025 legislative session.  The goal is to help LWV volunteers enhance their advocacy skills.

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Event Date: 
11/20/2024 (All day)

Here is the link to access the video of his presentation: https://youtu.be/4rPXY6UPxvM

Graphic of Vote 411

It is important to celebrate that VOTE411 did what it was designed to do this cycle - educating voters. We had information on more candidates in more languages that were viewed by more voters than any election cycle, and that's something to be extremely proud of! More specifically, between January 1- November 5th, just shy of 9.2 million voters turned to VOTE411 for their election information.

 

Photo of presenters at our Oct. meeting
Event Date: 
10/16/2024 - 12:00am

The presentation recording about the ground-breaking and award-winning work of WCS' EIC and CCTE programs is now available.

Poster of District 61 Forum Announcement
Event Date: 
10/17/2024 - 12:00am
 If you could not attend or watch the District 61 Forum on Thursday, Oct. 17th, the video can be viewed on the Williamson Inc.
Poster encouraging the viewing of the video

Below is the link to view the interview of several of our Williamson County Poll officials. One of our members, Cynthia Mercante, is featured—fast-forward to 7:22 to see her response.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKh1JgG25Go

Photos of Volunteers working on National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day Report   Sept. 17. 10:00-2:00

 Williamson County Public Library

They spoke to 85 people

-       Guided 4 unregistered voters to the GoVoteTN.gov website

-       Directed 5 people to the Election Commission office

-       5 people needed help with a change of address

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News

August 2024 Williamson State Primary and County General Election Poll Watching Report

Dr. Laura Seay's intro slide of 2024 Election presentation

Dr. Laura Seay's presentation on the 2024 Election -"What to Expect" can now be viewed on our YouTube channel. The link is available by clicking on the Read More icon. The slides she used in her presentation can also be viewed by clicking on the second link listed. If you are unable to download the PowerPoint, please email us at lwvwmco [at] gmail.com and we will send you a copy.

Stance on new voter law.

This is the LWV of TN statement on the new law that required Election Officials to place a sign at each polling place warning voters about voting in the August 1st. Primary. The LWV of TN is currently in litigation over this requirement.

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ACLU-Tennessee has published a press release detailing a demand letter that has been sent to Tennessee Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins and Secretary of State Tre Hargett.

Earlier this month over 14,000 naturalized Tennessee citizens received letters from the TN Secretary of State's office notifying them that their status did not match the records from the DMV database.  Does this feel like voter intimidation?  We believe the answer is yes.
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The updated complaint includes voters who were deterred from voting in the primary and targeted for prosecution under the new law.

Read the full press release here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/tennessee-voters-lwvtn-refil...

Photo of Anne Dunn and Ann Peterson

Thanks for all that were able to join the enlightening discussion with Anne Dunn and Ann Peterson. You can review the recording at the link below:

View  Recording

Alma McLemore

Recording of our February 16th Meeting featuring Alma McLemore discussing the African American Heritage Foundation.  We apologize for the audio quality and recommend headphones or a speaker when viewing. 

https://www.facebook.com/LWVWilliamsonTN/videos/1124323112334207/ 

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November 2023 Member Meeting and Discussion of Intellectual Freedom.

Link to Recording:

https://www.facebook.com/LWVWilliamsonTN/videos/208341345639298/ 

 

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Responsibilities of the Williamson County Election Commission

Hugh News: Supreme Court Preserves Sec. 2 of the Voting RIghts Act
Public Statement

Press Release / Last Updated: June 8, 2023

By: Shannon Augustus

Action Alerts

LWVWC CALL TO ACTION by 6/12/23 

POSITION: The League of Women Voters (LWV) supports secure and easy access for voting. 

Position

LWV of TN Position on Support of Gun Safety Legislation