Unite & Rise for Voting Rights

On August 8, 2026, join the League and our partners as we host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Leagues and partners will lead hundreds of activations across the country centered on increasing voter engagement, turnout, and education, with particular emphasis on young voters and community partnerships.

Find an Activation Near You 

Promote the Day of Action across your networks with our toolkit!

Can't attend in person? Check out our virtual pep rally and digital activations below!

Virtual Pep Rally

In advance of the Day of Action, the League will host a virtual pep rally that will stream live on this webpage from our YouTube channel. Watch the video in the space below when it goes live on August 6, and RSVP here to get reminders.

Five Hallmark Events

In addition to the hundreds of events nationwide, the League will host five hallmark events in the cities below in honor of their links to the history of the Voting Rights Act:

• PHOENIX, AZ: Phoenix reflects the ongoing fight to ensure Native American and Latino voters have equal access to the ballot. This action will be a partnership between LWV, Tribal Communities, and Latino/a communities to document and highlight barriers to voting unique to their communities and how they can be addressed both presently and long-term.
   
• BERKELEY, CA: The Bay Area's history — from the fight for birthright citizenship to the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights — reflects the ongoing work to build a more inclusive democracy. This action is a call to protect and expand the VRA and to demand that our elected officials stand up against the rising wave of segregation.

• ATLANTA, GA: As the heart of the modern Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta helped shape the struggle that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
  • August 7: This action is a community celebration to connect with neighbors and learn more about civic work in this community.
  • August 8: This teach-in brings together veterans of the voting-rights and labor movements with the young organizers carrying the work forward.
     
• DETROIT, MI: Detroit's history of Black civic leadership and organizing underscores the power of communities to expand access to the ballot. This action combines politics with poetry for an engaging, transformative day.
   
• PHILADELPHIA, PA: As the birthplace of American democracy, Philadelphia reflects the enduring responsibility to protect and expand access to the ballot. This action is an interactive teach-in and community outreach event that explores voting rights, redistricting, and barriers to participation faced by disabled voters and individuals impacted by incarceration.

Get Involved From Afar

Whether you can't make an in-person event or you want to get involved beyond August 8, there are plenty of ways to Unite and Rise from home! In particular, we're asking folks to:

1. Send a letter to your representatives on issues that matter, like voting rights, equality, and more!
2. Check your voter registration to ensure you're prepared for the 2026 midterms!
3. Spread the word about Unite and Rise and invite a friend to join the movement!

You can also promote the Day of Action, our virtual pep rally, and all digital activations using this social media toolkit!