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2016 Election

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.

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.

Young Voters Making Their Mark (Blog)

Our 2016 Youth Voter Registration Program has registered over 4,000 young voters so far! Early data from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement show that young people are voting in primaries at levels we have not seen for some time.

Take Control - Vote (Blog)

For voters voting tomorrow as well as those with upcoming primaries and caucuses, it is time to get ready to vote! Simply enter your address at VOTE411.org to find everything you need to know about upcoming elections in your state.

Presidents' Day, Primaries and Parties (Blog)

In honor of our 96th anniversary as well as Presidents’ Day, we are calling upon our supporters to help us in Making Democracy Work and bringing new voters into our electoral process this year.

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.

Everything You Need to Know About the Presidential Primaries (Blog)

Millions of voters will vote in the presidential primaries. The rules about the primaries, including when they are held and who can participate, vary widely by state. Here’s a quick look to help answer your questions about this pivotal part of our voting system.

2016 State Legislative Sessions Begin – Voting and Elections Issues Expected to be Hot Topics (Blog)

Leagues across the country can expect to have a busy 2016 legislative session, with the majority of state legislatures beginning their sessions in January. Voters' rights and election laws will be brought to the forefront once again in 2016, and with elections at every level of government, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of the State of the Union Speech (Blog)

On Tuesday, January 12 at 9 pm Eastern, President Barack Obama will deliver his final State of the Union speech. Read on for our five tips for how to get the most out of the address.

Why We Need Voter Education (Blog)

EDITORIAL NOTE: This blog post was written by our intern, Anne Richard