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Supreme Court’s Evenwel Decision Reaffirms Total Population as Basis for Redistricting (Press Release)

“This is an 8-0 decision that reinforces basic constitutional principles and previous holdings by the Supreme Court. This is a big win," said President MacNamara.

Women in Politics from 1920 to 2016 (Blog)

With Women’s History Month 2016 wrapping up, League president Elisabeth MacNamara joined with other women’s political and history experts at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum to discuss women’s leadership and public service and their impact on public policy in both a historical and contemporary context.

Initiative Celebrates Centennial of Women’s Right To Vote (Press Release)

“I am excited that the League is part of launching the 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative to remind us of the decades of hard work and perseverance it took to win voting rights for women,” said President MacNamara.

Designing for Our Democracy – Getting Out the Vote with AIGA (Blog)

This year we are partnering with AIGA, the professional association for design, for a Get Out the Vote initiative seeking to motivate Americans to register and turnout to vote on Election Day – Tuesday, November 8.

Chester County, PA Coalition Working to Register 9,000 Women to Vote (Blog)

The Your Vote is Your Voice! Empowered Women Vote seeks to empower women in our community, particularly those underserved, to better engage them in the political process.

Voting Restrictions Must Be Stopped (Press Release)

“If the illegal action is allowed to stand there will be substantial and continuing harm to voters and to our organizations,” said President MacNamara.

League Sues to Stop Documentary Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement on Voter Registration Form (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of the United States, alongside its Alabama, Georgia and Kansas affiliates, filed a federal lawsuit against the executive director of the Election Assistance Commission to prevent these states from requiring documentary proof-of-citizenship when registering voters using the federal mail voter registration form.

Lawsuit Challenges Voter Registration Restriction (Press Release)

“Voters should not have to face an obstacle course to vote. The decision by EAC Executive Director Brian Newby is simply contrary to federal law and we expect it to be overturned,” said President MacNamara.

Compare the Presidential Candidates with our Voters’ Guide (Blog)

With the election cycle now in full swing, we’re pleased to share the League of Women Voters' presidential voters’ guide to help voters learn about the candidates and their visions for America’s future.

Constitutional Convention Needs Safeguards (Press Release)

"Procedural safeguards must be put in place to protect democratic values and ensure that any proposed amendments reflect the concerns of citizens,” said President MacNamara..