Almost 1 million immigrants became naturalized citizens in 2022, expanding the electorate significantly. During that time, 31 League volunteer teams across the country reported attending close to 800 naturalization ceremonies and registering over 37,000 New Americans to participate in our democracy — this represents just a small portion of our 750+ Leagues’ impact. 

A March 23 Coastal Carolina University panel discussion, Fighting Against Major Party Polarization: Can a Different Approach Improve American Politics?” included Nancy Williams, LWVSC president. The event recording is available.

Status uncertain: H.3695, Closed Primaries, and H.3823, limiting the number of absentee ballots one can witness to five. H. 3734 would further standardize municipal elections, limiting the dates on which they can be held to three and requiring counties to administer elections for municipalities on request. This useful bill was forwarded with a favorable recommendation.

Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and labor leader who has dedicated her life to fighting for democracy in the United States, both in the government and the workplace. Growing up, she witnessed the struggles of farm workers and saw firsthand the injustices they faced. Her experience motivated her to become an activist and work towards creating a more democratic society.