Williamson County

Preparing packets for Legislators

TN State Sen. Joey Hensley, MD welcomes League Member.

Photo of LWV members at the Cordell Hull Building

Members visiting the Legislators 1.13.2026

Chairman Duda received the Election Hero Award

Election information at your fingertips

Our delegation Spring Conference 2025

Four photos of people at the Spring Convention 2025

Nov. 20th Meeting by Michael Paritee on the Sustainable Transportation

Helping with Voter Registration - day 2

Helping with Voter Registration - Oct. 1. 2024

National Voter Registration Day

Meet the School Board Candidates Event

Meet the Candidates Event July 2024

LWV Wm. Co. co-host of the Franklin City Candidate Forum

Debby Gould, LWVTN President with Celine Steward, LWVUS CEO

Debby Gould,LWVTN President with Celina Stewart, LWVUS CEO

Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Williamson County

League member, Marilu, helps new citizen

Williamson County

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan volunteer organization that encourages citizens to become informed and active participants in our government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Evening Social and Planning for upcoming elections

Submitted by Williamson County in January 2026.

Event Date:

02/02/2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Event location:

Cynthia Mercante's home

While you may be planning for the big game on Super Bowl Sunday, please join us to brainstorm a game plan for LWVWmCo in 2026!

Submitted by Williamson County in January 2026.

Event Date:

01/30/2026 - 12:00pm

Courtney Atnip, our lobbyist, will give an overview of what to expect in the upcoming legislative session.

Legislative Priority Issues 2026

ELECTIONS AND THE VOTING PROCESS

• Eliminate barriers to voter registration and participation; increase access to the ballot.

• Support efforts to ensure that elections are transparent and well run.

• Simplify the process for individuals seeking restoration of voting rights.

OPEN AND TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT

Submitted by Williamson County in December 2025.

Event Date:

01/21/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Thanks to those who attended this very informative session. If you missed Deborah's presentation, you can view it via this link:

LWVTN supports Summer EBT funds for Tennessee's children

Submitted by Williamson County in December 2025.

Position

LWVTN supports Summer EBT funds for Tennessee's children

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District 7 Election Observation Report

Submitted by Williamson County in December 2025.

News

Submitted by Williamson County in October 2025.

Event Date:

11/19/2025 - 12:45pm to 2:00pm

The panel included Allena Bell, School Board Member of the Franklin Special District, and Melissa Wyatt, School Board Member from Williamson County Schools and was moderated by Nancy Garrett.

You can read the full Press Release here:

https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-campaign...

Restricting Voter Registration announcement

WASHINGTON – On Sept. 3rd, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement in response to revised policy guidance from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Read her complete statement here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-statemen...

Celina Stewart, CEO for LWV has issued a formal response to the statements made by the presidents regarding voting procedures in the U.S. You can read her full statement here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/lwv-statement-mail-ballots-a...

LWVUS Concern about Election Information request

Submitted by Williamson County in July 2025.

Action Alerts

Read the LWVUS entire statement here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/inappropriate-and-concerning...

Photos of officers and board of directors

Below are points to consider when calling or emailing our Senators:

Senator Marsha Blackburn

https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/

Senator Bill Hegarty

https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/

Lack of easy access to documents:

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Action Alerts

LWVUS Declares a Constitutional Crisis

The LWV has issued a statement saying that "Our country is in a constitutional crisis" and that we the people must fight back.

LWV Positon on the SAVE Act

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Position

The League of Women Voters is studying the SAVE Act, a bill before the US Senate to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring proof of US citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

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Federal Court Blocks Part of Anti-Voter Executive Order

Submitted by Williamson County in April 2025.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters is heartened by t

The updated complaint includes voters who were deterred from voting in the primary and targeted for prosecution under the new law.

Read the full press release here: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/tennessee-voters-lwvtn-refil...

Article on failure to fund electronic voting machines in Williamson County

Submitted by Williamson County in June 2023.

News

Gun safety

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2023.

Position

LWV of TN Position on Support of Gun Safety Legislation

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Williamson County

Williamson County

LWVUS Declares a Constitutional Crisis

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