Voter Services / Protection

Voter Services / Protection

The Voter Services/Protection Team is one of several LWVODC action teams. The team plans events for which LWVODC members can volunteer, and provides up to date information to voters (see our Voter Information page). The 2025-2026 team's leadership is comprised of:

  • Maureen Galvin, Vice President for Voter Services
  • County leaders for vote411.org, the League's online voter information resource:
    • Judy Lechner, Orange County
    • Isabel Valls, Durham County
    • Val Gis, Chatham County

Volunteer Opportunities

This fall, municipal elections are taking place in all three of our League's counties. We need volunteers to assist with tabling and voter outreach. Tabling involves helping people check their voter registrations and/or register to vote, informing voters about the upcoming municipal elections and current elections laws and voting methods, and promoting Vote411, the League's nonpartisan voter guide. Below are opportunities to help with voter outreach. Please sign up to help!

Volunteer Resources

To prepare to volunteer, familiarize yourself with the resources below:

  • Voting Services Information/Training (2024 Primary) - Google slides 
  • How to Register Voters in North Carolina - two videos produced by LWVNC; 3.5 minute version, 6.5 minute version
  • Vote411 - A nationwide, nonpartisan website that generates a personalized voter guide for voters who enter their address. League volunteers contact candidates in their area to invite them to share information about their campaign. The candidates' unedited information is then publized in Vote411 to help spread the word to voters in their community about their candidacy for local, state, or national office. Contact Maureen Galvin for more information.
  • NC State Board of Elections Registration Repair - This site provides information for anyone concerned that they may be on the list of voters whose registrations may be incomplete. The site allows voters to check if their N.C. voter registration is incomplete, learn how to fix it, and find more information in their FAQ.

More Opportunities: Observing Local Boards of Election

County Board of Elections (BOE) meetings are open to the public, and Boards are pleased to have observers in attendance. The League recruits observers from our membership to attend these meetings. Meetings include time for public comment. League members are encouraged to observe and listen; no public comment is necessary.

The meetings are a valuable opportunity to learn how Boards of Election work to make elections fair, secure, and accessible. Developing an ongoing relationship between the local Board and the local League is a excellent foundation for substantive two-way communication. If you are interested in being a BOE meeting observer, contact Maureen Galvin. Below are the county BOE meetings. Some of the counties have League observers, but more are always welcome:

  • Orange County BOE - First Tuesday of each month at 4pm, 208 S Cameron St., Hillsborough
  • Durham County BOE - Second Thursday of each month at 5pm. Location and meeting time occasionally vary; see website.
  • Chatham County BOE - Third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm, 80 East St. #D, Pittsboro.

Why observe?

Boards of Elections observers contribute to advocacy and promoting free and fair elections. As an observer, you can help: 

  • Protect Sunday voting, with a special emphasis on religious accommodation. Orthodox Jews will not drive or participate in a Saturday voting day, so for those who work, Sunday is the only day for them to vote during early voting.
  • Ensure that locations for early voting are easy for college students, the elderly, rural citizens, etc. to access. Ensure that parking is available. Consider the needs of people with disabilities.
  • Consider geographical location. How many miles and how long will it take for a person to get to the nearest early voting sites?

Take Action, Share Resources

The League of Women Voters is dedicated to keeping the polls open and accessible to all citizens. We work to protect voting rights at the local, state, and federal levels. Share the information below with friends, colleagues, and family to encourage voter access and participation. 

Make your voice heard. Contact US and NC Senators and Representatives.

Spread the word about voting requirements and resources.

Learn more about election security. These resources are designed to help citizens feel confident about the election process and to counter messaging that can infuse doubt about the integrity of our elections.