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Rhode Island

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government.

Women's Journal and Suffrage News Newspaper clipDuring these uncertain times, we know that you are doing all you can to ensure your health and safety, and that of your community. The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island wants you to know that we remain committed to empowering voters and defending democracy. There are many ways that you can participate in strengthening our democracy. See a few highlights below.
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Your friends at LWVRI
 

100 years of the League of Women Voters and the 19th Amendment in 2020!

 

Our work continues; you can make a difference!

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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• Register to vote if you have yet to do so at Vote 411 or at R.I. Secretary of State.
• Get the latest updates on R.I.'s upcoming elections and learn more about voting-by-mail at R.I. Board of Elections and what the League is doing.
• Fill out the 2020 U.S. Census. We want to ensure that Rhode Island continues to receive the federal funding it deserves, and we keep two U.S. House Representatives.
• Support the League's People Powered Fair Maps campaign and ensure that R.I. puts the power of drawing districts in the hands of ordinary Rhode Islanders and not legislators. Sign a petition and show your support for proposed amendments to the R.I. Constitution to create an independent redistricting commission at Redraw RI.
• Read the House or Senate bills that would pave the way for an independent redistricting commission in Rhode Island.

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How to take part remotely

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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Meeting notices now include: Agendas, How to watch, Access to Documents, and How to submit testimony

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September 8 Primary Election: Applications for Mail-in Ballots

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Action Alerts

September 8 Primary Election: Applications for Mail-in Ballots

 
It is not certain that mail ballot applications will be sent to all registered voters for the Fall elections. But you can ensure you get one.
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Ghost Gun Bill Signed!

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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Ghost Guns - The Governor signed the bill June 23, 2020!

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TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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March 26, 2020
VOTING RIGHTS GROUPS URGE STEPS TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

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Voting and Elections News

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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To disaffiliate after Voting by Mail in the Presidential Preference Primary:
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Wilson Award Winners 2020

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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League of Women Voters South County Honors Susan B. Wilson Civic Education Merit Awards’ Winners 

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P.O. Box 1636, Westerly, RI 0291-1636
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