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LaQuita Howard

LaQuita Howard, Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager

LaQuita Howard is the marketing manager. She formally served in the roles of membership associate and communications campaign specialist.

The Texas native moved to DC in January of 2012 to attend the Illustrious Howard University where she earned a degree in Advertising. Prior to working with the League she worked in sales and held public relations/advertising internships. When she is not working she indulges in reading, painting, writing, meditating, and dancing to Beyonce in the mirror. She also enjoys spending quality time with her friends and loved ones.

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Only 11 Black Senators in U.S. History (Blog)

Senator Warnock's historic win in Georgia highlights how voter suppression disproportionately impacts voters of color.

People Powered Fair Maps (Article)

People Powered Fair MapsTM is a national redistricting program of the League of Women Voters focused on creating fair political maps nationwide. The program includes actions in all 50 states + D.C. 

Fair Maps on the 2020 Ballot (Blog)

This blog shares updates of the redistricting initiatives that were on the 2020 ballot. 

Ruling Halts LWV of Arkansas Fair Maps Initiative (Press Release)

A federal judge ruled in Miller v. Thurston that 150,000 signatures collected for a ballot measure that would create an independent redistricting commission in the state were invalid.

Arkansas Voters File Lawsuit to Count Petition Signatures (Press Release)

LWV of Arkansas filed a lawsuit seeking to reinstate the Arkansas Voters First ballot initiative calling for a constitutional amendment establishing a fair, citizen-led redistricting process on the November ballot.

Amicus Brief Filed in Arkansas Signature Rejection Case (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas, as members of Arkansas Voters First, filed an amicus brief in support of having the signatures collected for redistricting reform counted.   

People Powered Fair Maps in Action (Blog)

Since the launch of the campaign for People Powered Fair Maps, Leagues across the country have engaged in litigation for fair redistricting practices.  Here's where we've been fighting.

Nevada Signature Collection Deadline Extended due to COVID-19 (Press Release)

A federal judge ruled that the deadline to collect signatures should be extended for Fair Maps Nevada’s ballot initiative petition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Six months into People Powered Fair Maps (Blog)

A year ago SCOTUS declined to set a standard to rein in partisan gerrymandering, leading to the launch of our nationwide fair maps campaign. Here's where we are six months in.

2020 State of the Union Bingo! (Blog)

State of the Union Bingo Cards