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League of Women Voters Hilton Head

Making Democracy Work in Hilton Head and Bluffton

Our diverse, active members reach out to voters.
Ahmad Ward, keynote speaker at the League's December luncheon

Women, get it right-side up NOW!

Ahmad Ward, Mitchelville Project's Executive Director, echoes Sojourner Truth in championing women's activism at the League's December luncheon. 
One of a series of nonpartisan candidate forums sponsored by LWVHHI-BA

League-sponsored candidate forums help inform voters

Just one of a series of League-sponsored candidate forums to inform and energize voters during the 2018-19 election season. 
League members promote VOTE411 at community events

The League promotes VOTE411 at community events.

Go to VOTE411.org, your one-stop hub for voting, election and non-partisan candidate/ballot information.  

VOTE411.org
School Funding Panel 2018

School funding is everyone's business!

A panel of experts in South Carolina school funding issues address the League.

Education
March for Lives 2018

March for Lives

Leaguers join the Bluffton March for Lives and other community organizations to advocate for sensible gun legislation. 
League Holiday Luncheon 2017

Real vs. Fake News: How Can You Tell?

League Co-president introduces the speaker at the League's Holiday 2017 Luncheon
Bromley w gerrymandering bumper sticker

South Carolina redistricting reform

The League's Redistricting Subcommittee advocates for a South Carolina Redistricting Commission with criteria that protects the interests of all citizens and does not allow protection of incumbents or parties. 

Redistricting Reform
Campbell Chapel Conversations on Race

Community conversations about race relations

"Creating the Beloved Community," one in the League's series of community conversations about race relations, voter rights, and voter access.
Voter Registration spring 2018

Voter registration: an ongoing League priority

Increasing voter participation means registering tomorrow's voters at local high schools, colleges, and community events. 

Voting
Leaguers join community ML King parades

The League: a visible presence at community events

LWVHHI-BA members celebrate the life and legacy of ML King at community parades. 

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization.

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. 

Meet YOUR Representatives: Legislative Panel in Partnership with Campbell Chapel AME Social Action Committee

We the People

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in March 2019.

Event Date: 
Mar 30 2019 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

Campbell Chapel AME Church

Hear from SC Senator Tom Davis and Representaties Jeff Bradley and Weston Newton about important issues impacting us as constituents and participate in an open dialog about issues of concern to you. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to talk with YOUR representatives in a non-partisan environment where we can focus on issues specific to our Lowcountry/South of the Broad communities. Help Make Democracy Work!

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LWVSC Biennial Convention: Celebrating Democracy, Embracing Diversity

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in March 2019.

Event Date: 
May 4 2019 - 9:00am
Event location: 

Town and Country Inn & Suites

Call to Convention 2019! "Celebrate Democracy, Embrace Diversity" with League of Women Voters of South Carolina across the state. Join us in learning more about state and national efforts with a full program of exciting speakers.

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New SC Redistricting Blog: VOTERSRULE2020

LWVSC Redistricting Blog: VOTERSRULE2020

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in January 2019.

Press Release

The League of Women Voters of South Carolina has initiated VOTERSRULE2020, a blog to help inform readers about redistricting reform. Sign up to join the team, follow the news, and take action.

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Urge South Carolina's Ratification of the ERA. Let's Get This Done!

ERA Yes buttons

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in January 2019.

Action Alerts

Contact your representatives in the South Carolina House and Senate to support both H.3391 and H. 3340. Both bills propose the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." Let's get this done this year!

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"Meet the Mayors" General Membership Meeting

Mayors McCann and Sulka

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in January 2019.

Event Date: 
Apr 10 2019 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Hilton Head Public Service Division

Hilton Head Island Mayor John McCann and Town of Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka will address the states of their respective towns. Guests welcome! 

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VOTE411.org Reaches 4400+ Area Voters

VOTE411.org

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in November 2018.

News

This was the first election season that the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area offered Vote411.org to the voting public.

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South Carolina Redistricting Reform

Making Everyone's Vote Count

S.C. House Bill 3054 to establish a South Carolina Redistricting Commission has been prefiled for action during the upcoming legislative session. It is critical that we increase efforts to educate both voters and legislative candidates about the issues surrounding gerrymandering and the need for an independent redistricting commission in our state. Find out how you can help.

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Lighthouse Newsletters

Lighthouse newsletter masthead

View this page for a full archive of our most recent Lighthouse newsletters.

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