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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.
League officers Williams, Kinne-Shulman, Law, Montgomery

The League: empowering Lowcountry citizens since 1983

Outgoing officers congratulate newly elected 2019-20 leaders Trish Felton-Montgomery, President (far right), and Joan Kinne-Shulman, Vice President/Programs (center left). 
Ahmad Ward, keynote speaker at the League's December luncheon

We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

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

Community partnerships and support

Leaguers join community organizations to advocate for sensible gun legislation. 
League Holiday Luncheon 2017

Real vs. Fake News: How Can You Tell?

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

Public Information on the Nov. 5 Beaufort County School District Referendum

Beaufort School Referendum

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

Event Date: 
Oct 16 2019 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Bluffton Community Library

Learn about the Nov. 5 Beaufort County School Referendum. Ask your questions of a panel of experts so that you can vote confidently on this important ballot measure.

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Back by popular demand : "Equal Means Equal" Documentary on Nov. 7

Equal Means Equal. There are no more excuses.

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

Event Date: 
Nov 7 2019 - 4:45pm
Event location: 

Hilton Head Island Branch Library

Back by popular demand, the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area will sponsor a second viewing of the award-winning documentary film “Equal Means Equal.” Learn how you can support the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Press Release: League of Women Voters Supports Beaufort School Referendum

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

Public Statement

After careful local study and site visits to district schools north and south of the Broad, the Leagues of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton and Beaufort Areas have voted to support both referendum questions which will provide important safety and security upgrades for all schools, add needed classroom space in growth areas, renovate aging schools, and improve technology infrastructure.

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Voter Registration Events

Vote Nov. 5. Your voice matters. Don't be silent.

The League of Women Voters will be registering new voters, providing nonpartisan election information, and answering questions about voting this fall. Check our events page to find an event near you! 

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The League of Women Voters Through the Decades

Suffragettes Holding Voting Banner

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

Event Date: 
Oct 16 2019 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

USCB Hilton Head Island

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is presenting a new course this fall discussing the role of the League of Women Voters through the ages.

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League Pushes for Redistricting Commission

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.

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VOTE411.org Reaches 4400+ Area Voters

VOTE411 small w text

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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Lighthouse Newsletters

Lighthouse newsletter masthead

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

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