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Empowering Unhoused and Housing Insecure Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Blog Post

Even if you lack a permanent address, you can register and vote in all 50 states.

Yet the millions of people in the US who’re experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity face unique challenges to voting.

The LWV of Ohio addressed this issue head-on in a training on Homeless and Housing Insecure Voter Outreach. This blog summarizes top takeaways from experts in the field.

Meet Our New CEO: Celina Stewart

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Blog Post

In June 2024, LWV announced Celina Stewart as the 104-year-old organization's newest CEO. Learn more about this expert litigator and life-long democracy defender!

ACLU and LWV File Lawsuit Against Partisan Gerrymandering of South Carolina’s Congressional Districts

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and Duffy & Young LLC filed a lawsuit today challenging partisan gerrymandering of South Carolina’s congressional districts. The League of Women Voters of South Carolina is the plaintiff.

Local View: Safe, accurate elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

News

This opinion was originally published by The Columbian

Nancy Halvorson, president of the League of Women Voters of Clark County, WA, discusses election security in Clark County, Washington.

National Task Force on Election Crises Condemns Attack at Former President Trump's Rally

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States, as a member organization of the National Task Force on Election Crises, released the following statement condemning the attack at former President Trump's rally:

LWVUS Commitment to Protecting Democracy in 2024

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the US president, Dianna Wynn, issued a statement about the state of American democracy ahead of the 2024 general election.

A Win for Fair Maps in Utah!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

In a victory for Utah voters, the Utah Supreme Court allowed Utah voters to move forward with their claim that the Legislature illegally gutted a citizen-led anti-gerrymandering initiative.

Voting Rights Advocates Celebrate Legislative Change in Mississippi Following Voter Challenge Lawsuit

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

JACKSON, Miss. — Voting rights advocates celebrate a significant victory as the Mississippi Legislature rolled back an unlawful restriction placed on voters.

This legislative change, which takes effect July 1, follows a successful lawsuit led by Disability Rights Mississippi, the League of Women Voters of Mississippi, and three individual Mississippi voters.

LWV Responds to House Vote on the SAVE Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON, DC — League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement in response to the House passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

Celina Stewart Named Next CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Celina Stewart as the next Chief Executive Officer.

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