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LWV Charleston Area joins LWVUS Lawsuit

Update on LWVUS Lawsuit Against USCIS

A district court in MD granted our motion for a preliminary injunction against the Voter Registration Ban.

August 3 update
Women Defend Democracy

LWVSC Bi-Weekly Action Items

Take action to defend democracy with these suggested actions that LWVSC regularly updates.

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The Charleston Area

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Candidate Forums

LWVCA is committed to providing fair, nonpartisan candidate forums that are available in full to the general public. For more candidate and ballot information, visit vote411.org and enter your address to build your personalized voters' guide.

2026 Candidate Forums

Charleston County School Board

Note: Odd-numbered districts are up for election in 2026; even-numbered districts will be on the ballot in 2028.

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Charleston County School Districts 3, 5, & 7 Board Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
09/30/2026 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Royal Missionary Baptist Church

Co-sponsored with Delta Sigma Theta (N. Charleston Chapter), SC Coalition for Voter Participation; and The Royal Foundation.

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South Carolina House District 115 Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/01/2026 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

James Island Town Hall

Co-sponsored with Folly Beach Civics Club.

Moderated by Shayna Howell, VP of Issue and Action with LWVCA. All candidates have been invited.

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Charleston County School District 9 Board Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/01/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

James Island Town Hall

Co-sponsored with Folly Beach Civics Club.

All candidates have been invited. Moderated by Shayna Howell, LWVCA VP of Issues of Action.

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Charleston County School District 1 Board Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/08/2026 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Wando Library

Forum Co-Sponsor:  Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
Moderated by Tessa Spencer, News Anchor ABC News 4
All candidates have been invited.

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South Carolina House District 112 Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/08/2026 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Wando Library

Forum Co-Sponsor:  Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
Moderated by Tessa Spencer, News Anchor ABC News 4
All candidates have been invited.

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Charleston County Probate Judge Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/12/2026 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

North Charleston City Hall

All candidates have been invited.

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South Carolina House District 15 Candidate Forum

2026 General Election Candidate Forums

Submitted by The Charleston Area in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/20/2026 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Royal Missionary Baptist Church

Forum Co-Sponsors: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority North Charleston Alumnae chapter; SC Coalition for Voter Participation; and The Royal Foundation

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Voting Rights

Protect the Right to Vote

SAVE America Act Talking Points

In February, 2026, the SAVE America Act (previously the SAVE Act) passed the US House of Representatives. LWVUS opposes this legislation and is now focusing its advocacy on the US Senate. 

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Women Defend Democracy Bi-Weekly Actions

Women Defend Democracy

Submitted by The Charleston Area in March 2025.

Action Alerts

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

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