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Photo of People with Signs that say "Fight Fascism" "Resist Tyranny", "Resist Persist Rise Dissent" and "Keep your hands off my social security" "We are the heroes"in front of the Connecticut Capital for the April 5 Hands Off National Mobilization

Hands Off Our Democracy!

Connecticut residents gather together on a rainy Saturday for the April 5 Hands Off! Rally at the State Capitol as part of a national mobilization to stop the hostile takeover of our government and democracy.

Connecticut residents gather at Hands Off! Rally at the Connecticut Capitol on April 5 2025
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Advocacy Day 2025

Senator Sujata Gadkar Wilcox speaks to League members at the Capitol in Hartord on February 19 for  Advocacy Day 2025.

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Celebrating Ella

Ella Grasso was first sworn in as Governor of Connecticut on January 8, 1975. With her inauguration, she became the first female Governor in Connecticut, first Italian-American Governor in Connecticut, and first female Governor in the United States elected in her own right.

The 50th Anniversary of Governor Ella Grasso's Inauguration
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Vote 411: Election Information You Need

Do you have questions about upcoming elections? We have answers! Visit VOTE411 for the Connecticut election information you need.

VOTE411 Connecticut

Connecticut

Register to vote or update your registration! Use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Online Voter Registration System.

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Action Alerts

April 22 updates on the SAVE Act, President Trump's Executive Order, and Funding for Connecticut's Elections. Connecticut voters can take action by 1) mobilizing friends in other states to urge Senators to vote no on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) Act, and 2) pushing for Connecticut legislators to fund our elections and protect and expand voter access.

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Public Statement

Statement from Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, and Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters: "From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis."

Immigrants Make America Great by Nitish Meena from Unsplash.com
Blog Post

Nearly 15% of people living in the United States are immigrants; if our nation’s story is a quilt, the immigrant community’s diverse stories are integral squares that hold it together.
Yet immigrants have always been an easy target for bad actors, who use xenophobia to scapegoat foreign-born communities. In moments like this, we must stand against hate and for our neighbors. LWV and the National Partnership for New Americans have identified a few ways you can defend America’s immigrant communities.

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Blog Post

Regardless of immigration status, we all have guaranteed rights under the United States Constitution. What you can do today: learn more about immigrants' rights and share these important resources with your community.

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Learn about the League's legislative priorities for the current session, and access resources for legislative advocacy at the state level.

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News

In this review, we summarize the races that the LWV of Connecticut (LWVCT) covered in 2024, how many candidates participated in the VOTE411 Voter Guides, and key statistics on VOTE411 users. We also identify ways to increase awareness of VOTE411—both within our League networks and among candidates and voters.

CT Mirror Legislative Guide 2025
Blog Post

Access Connecticut Mirror's nonpartisan guide to learn all you need to know about Connecticut's 2025 legislative session from January 8 to June 4. Find out who is new to the legislature, who represents you, how laws are adopted, how the budget process works, and much more.