Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right. We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible.

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Event at Rock Creek Winery 10/12/25

On October 12th, Rock Creek Winery played host to a special event that celebrated the extraordinary contributions of Lisette Estrella Henderson, the retired County Superintendent of Schools for Solano County. The day was filled with heartfelt appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to the students, educators, and communities within Solano County. She worked tirelessly to provide support to all districts, large and small, throughout the county, always ensuring that educational equity remained at the heart of every decision.

Call to Action

Action Alerts

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is considering a petition asking it to initiate a process that would add documentary proof of citizenship to the federal voter registration form.

Oct 30 redistricting map community conversation
Event Date: 
10/30/2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Kent United Methodist Church

Have ideas about how redistricting maps should look to help all of Ohio and create fair voting districts? Join the League of Women Voters of Ohio and Kent for a community conversation on Thursday, Oct. 30, all about maps!

Democracy

This slide deck is designed to provide basic information about congressional districts, the selection process and purpose. The powerpoint also includes nonpartisan information regarding Proposition 50, including what it is and the ins and outs of the Proposition. The content was developed by the League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County and is based on the information provided in the Easy Voter Guide. The League hopes that this information will be useful to voters for the November 4th election.

Unite and Rise 8.5 Initiative

Unite and Rise 8.5: Empowering Voters for Change

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. One of its key initiatives, Unite and Rise 8.5, is a powerful program aimed at strengthening civic engagement, increasing voter participation, and ensuring that all voices are heard in the democratic process.

October Newsletter

Dear League Members and Friends,

As we welcome the crisp air of autumn, I’m reminded of the importance of staying engaged and active in our communities, particularly as we approach another critical election season. It’s an exciting time for our League, as we continue to advance our mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

Unite & Rise
Event Date: 
09/23/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:45pm
Event location: 

Bloomingdale Library - Room A and B

The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area is launching Unite & Rise 8.5 — a nationwide campaign to mobilize 8.5 million Americans in defense of democracy.
Fair Maps

League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to states considering mid-cycle redistricting:

"The League of Women Voters does not support a tit-for-tat approach to redistricting. State legislatures redrawing their maps mid-cycle reflects political gamesmanship that erodes public trust in our democracy. Redistricting must be fair, transparent, and rooted in the voices of voters — not partisan retaliation. 

 

Action Alerts

60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

(The following was copied from LWVUS's 08/06/25 Action Alert.)

Sixty years ago, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, outlawing discriminatory barriers that prevented voters of color from exercising their right to vote.

In the decades since it was passed into law, the VRA has been reauthorized every time with bipartisan support and signed by presidents of both political parties. The VRA remains necessary to this day to prevent voter discrimination for all of us, no matter the language we speak, the color of our skin, or the zip code we live in.

The Senate just reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), which will fully modernize and restore the VRA to protect voters against discrimination.

 Tell your Representatives and Senators to support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy.

 

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