Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

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 is everyone's business!

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

Education

Community partnerships and support

Leaguers join community organizations to advocate for sensible gun legislation.

Real vs. Fake News: How Can You Tell?

League luncheons and socials inform, inspire, and energize members and guests.

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

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: an ongoing League priority

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

Voting

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.

Important Legislative Issues Need Action: Offshore Drilling, Critical Lands, "For the People Act"

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

Action Alerts

Take action to ban offshore drilling/seismic testing off South Carolina's coast. Support Beaufort County's Rural and Critical Lands Program. The "For the People Act" that passed the House of Representatives needs a Senate hearing. There are many areas of bipartisan agreement.

Multiple constituent contacts make a difference to Legislators. Contact your representative today in support of these time-sensitive issues.

League officers Williams, Kinne-Shulman, Law, Montgomery

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

News

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area elected at the League's May 15, 2019 Annual Meeting.

LETTER: Urge Support for the ERA in the SC Legislature

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

Press Mention

Many readers may not be aware that there is a revived movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Passage of H.3391 would make South Carolina the required 38th state to ratify the ERA and make it the law of the land. Now is the time to urge your state representative to join Weston Newton and support this bill in 2020.

SC Senator Davis speaks at March 31 League dialog

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

Press Mention

Great coverage of the League's position on redistricting in the Bluffton Today newspaper with quotes from State Sen. Davis in support of an Independent Redistricting Commission in South Carolina.

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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League of Women Voters ^®
of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Making Democracy Work in Hilton Head and Bluffton

Women, get it right-side up NOW!

League-sponsored candidate forums help inform voters

The League promotes VOTE411 at community events.

School funding is everyone's business!

Community partnerships and support

Real vs. Fake News: How Can You Tell?

South Carolina redistricting reform

Community conversations about race relations

Voter registration: an ongoing League priority

The League: a visible presence at community events

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Important Legislative Issues Need Action: Offshore Drilling, Critical Lands, "For the People Act"

2019-2020 League Leaders Elected

LETTER: Urge Support for the ERA in the SC Legislature

League Pushes for Redistricting Commission

VOTE411.org Reaches 4400+ Area Voters

Lighthouse Newsletters

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