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It's time to restore the Voting Rights Act (VRA)

Tell Congress: pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA)

Every day voting rights are under attack. Equality—and our democracy—can't wait. 

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Support democracy. Power the polls.

Help staff your local polling place.

Our elections depend on ordinary people who make sure voting runs smoothly and everyone's vote is counted—people like you.

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LWVSC delegates Hannah E. Parker and Lawson Wetli at 2025 National Council

2025 National Council: Defending Democracy Together

Pictured: LWVSC Director Hannah E. Parker, LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart, LWVUS President Diana Wynn, LWVSC Director Lawson Wetli

National Council Take-Aways
LWV Spartanburg delegates at 2024 US convention

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The League of Women Voters is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

We encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. Follow the bils and our testimonies during the 2025 South Carolina Legislative Session. 

 

Tell Congress to Protect Equal Voting Rights. Pass the JLVRAA.

It's time to restore the VRA (Voting Rights Act)

Submitted by South Carolina in August 2025.

Action Alerts

Every day, the freedom to vote is under attack. The League is proud to support the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), vital legislation that is needed to fully restore and modernize the VRA and ensure that discriminatory voting policies are stopped in their tracks. Tell your members of Congress to protect the freedom to vote and support the passage of the JLVRAA. Equality — and our democracy — cannot wait.

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Hold Congress Accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill

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Submitted by South Carolina in July 2025.

Action Alerts

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted in early July. As members of Congress head home to connect with their constituents, it's time for us to let them know how we feel about this bill.
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Women defend democracy in South Carolina. Take action!

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Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Action Alerts

 
Searching for ways to help defend democracy?

Even taking one small action can help us fight the negative emotions we are feeling and leave us feeling empowered to do more. 

Open our bi-weekly actions to find out what you can do at national, state, and local levels to make a difference. 

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Support democracy. Power the polls.

Poll workers power our democracy

Staffing the polls = keeping democracy strong! August 16, 2025 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, but states recruit all year long. Help South Carolinians vote as a paid poll worker (poll "manager") for your local board of elections. Volunteer as a nonpartisan poll monitor with the Election Protection coalition. Poll watchers are appointed by candidates or political parties to observe Election Day procedures in a precinct.

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2025 National Council: Defending Democracy Together

LWVSC delegates Hannah E. Parker and Lawson Wetli at 2025 National Council

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2025.

Blog Post

Energized, hopeful, inspired—hear from South Carolina delegates Hannah E. Parker and Lawson Wetli about their experience at the 2025 League of Women Voters National Council held June 27-29, 2025 in Leesburg, VA.

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Partisan Gerrymandering Case Reaches South Carolina Supreme Court

Submitted by South Carolina in June 2025.

Press Mention

Nonpartisan civil rights organizations argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court today that the state constitution forbids partisan gerrymandering, or the rigging of electoral maps to protect a political party’s advantage in elections. "South Carolinians have the right not just to vote, but to cast a vote that genuinely reflects the interests of their community," said Nancy Williams, President of the League of Women Voters of South Carolina.

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Freedom to Read SC Coalition

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New! "The Legislative Process: What It Means for Educators and Public Education supporters. This one-hour presentation will help attendees understand how state laws affect public education. Learn about the legislative process, navigating the SC legislative website, current bills, and tips for engaging in advocacy. Five locations statewide, July 22 - Aug. 28.

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LWVSC Continues to Champion DEI

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Submitted by South Carolina in June 2025.

Blog Post

DEI has remained central to the League of Women Voters of South Carolina (LWVSC) agenda. We are committed to "fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people."

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SC Voter Newsletters: News from the LWV of South Carolina

SC Voter Spring/Summer 2025 cover

Spring/Summer 2025 SC Voter newsletter

The League continues to fight for democracy—and it’s not your mother’s League! LWV was born for the challenging times and our founders and leaders have never sacrificed our values to expediency. Read about our statewide efforts.

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