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This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.

Press Mention
 
Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer
Public Statement

Jefferson City, Mo. - A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a permanent injunction against four provisions of Missouri House Bill 1878 that criminalized voter engagement efforts and chilled the freedom of speech of organizations whose priorities are to register and educate voters. The challenge was brought by the League of Women Voters of Missouri and the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, who are represented by the ACLU of Missouri, Campaign Legal Center, and the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition. 

Public Statement

WASHINGTON —  The League of Women Voters announced today that it has been named a first-place winner in the education category in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.

Blog Post

On this International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, we invite you to learn about why the United Nations created this day and to put that knowledge to use. We invite you and your local League to share on social media what you learn today, and to continue to learn more with materials that we'll share.

Blog Post

In every election — federal or local, competitive or (seemingly) clear-cut, invigorating or exhausting — Leagues empower voters and defend democracy.

The 2024 election was no exception.

Blog Post
By Barbara Sperry, LWVBC Member
 
Blog Post

Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it means the voters have spoken. 

We are proud of the League's work this election to empower voters and protect voting rights. However, we are deeply concerned for the future of women in the United States — as well as LGBTQIA+, Black, brown, and immigrant communities. 

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters, a 104-year-old voting rights organization, made a record-breaking 30 million contacts during the 2024 election cycle, providing voters with nonpartisan voting information ahead of Election Day.  

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Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results:

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