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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.

The LWV is a grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America's oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. 

Our League in Action - 2023 in review
  • Supported the Beaufort County Beaufort County School District Ballot Referendum with an open presentation by Dr. Frank Rodriguez. The referendum passed by a 72% majority.
  • Women’s Healthcare in South Carolina Public Forum
  • Fifteen events in recognition of National Voter Registration in September with over 1200 contacts.  
  • Hosted a public forum opposing book bans 
  • Partnered with WOVEN and MLK Committee for Social Justice on a voting event at the Bluffton Boys and Girls Club
  • Gender and Sexual Identity Information Forum - Watch video here
  • Two presentations by Derek W. Black on public education law
  • Participation in MLK events.

 

ACLU-LWVSC lawsuit to end partisan gerrymandering
Press Mention

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and Duffy & Young LLC filed a lawsuit today challenging partisan gerrymandering of South Carolina’s congressional districts. The League of Women Voters of South Carolina is the plaintiff. The lawsuit alleges those lawmakers violated the South Carolina Constitution when they manipulated the map to create an artificial Republican advantage in the First Congressional District, a coastal district traditionally anchored in Charleston.

Lynn Teague, LWVSC VP for State Issues & Advocacy, at the SC Statehouse steps
Blog Post

On Monday, July 29, the League of Women Voters became plaintiff in a lawsuit filed with the South Carolina Supreme Court by ACLU and the Duffy and Young law firm. This suit, LWVSC v. Thomas Alexander, asks the Court to exercise original jurisdiction to recognize protection against partisan gerrymander in the South Carolina Constitution, and to invalidate the existing Congressional map as inconsistent with those protections.

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News

According to the research, Medicaid expansion is projected to result in large-scale economic growth in South Carolina. If the state were to expand Medicaid in 2026, South Carolina would see the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs over the first three years of Medicaid expansion. On a yearly average, South Carolina would also see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue.

Poll workers power our democracy

Want to know a key way you can help ensure fair and accessible elections nationwide? By signing up to be a poll worker! Help make sure elections run smoothly and polling places stay open in your own community by signing up to be a poll worker @powerthepolls today.

College students, register to vote!
Blog Post

Are you attending college in South Carolina? If so, you have a choice to make.

Resident students in South Carolina may register to vote either where they reside while attending college or at their home of origin. Whether you consider yourself to be more a resident of your college location or your original home location is up to you. Only you can decide where you think you want your voice as a voter to be heard. Just know that you can vote either where you attend school or at your home of origin, but not both.

Volunteers Needed

Action Alerts

You can make a difference in just a few hours. This is a particularly important election cycle, and our LWV chapter needs volunteers for all our projects and programs.

Lighthouse e-newsletter of LWV of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

Read about the League's current initiatives and upcoming events in the newsletter. You can also view this page for a full archive of our recent Lighthouse newsletters.