Vice Presidential Debate Bingo (Blog) 9/25/2024 Even when they're stressful, debates are essential opportunities for the public to hear directly from the people vying for their votes. Voters deserve to hear what Governor Tim Walz and Senator…
What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? (Blog) 9/23/2024 As we confront the challenges posed by the Electoral College and its implications for fair representation, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact stands as a beacon of hope for a more…
Empowering Voters on National Voter Registration Day 2024 (Blog) 9/20/2024 Leagues hosted 600+ events nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, partnering with public figures and organizations like Cyndi Lauper and the WNBA, going door-to-door to speak to…
League of Women Voters of the United States Applauds Actions Taken by Federal Agencies to Expand Access to Voter Registration (Press Release) 9/18/2024 The LWVUS commends recent actions by several federal agencies under the Voting Access Executive Order which directs federal agencies to provide all eligible voters.
Black Political Empowerment Project v. Schmidt (Legal Case) 9/18/2024 LWV Pennsylvania filed a state court case arguing that rejecting timely mail ballots for errors in or omission of a date on the return envelope violated the state constitution
League of Women Voters of Montana v. Knudsen (Legal Case) 9/17/2024 LWV Montana filed a state court lawsuit against HB 892, which imposed criminal penalties on voters
Arizona Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Availability of Voter Registration Forms and Access to Ballot Drop-Off Sites (Press Release) 9/16/2024 The Arizona Supreme Court dismissed a GOP challenge to Gov. Hobbs' executive orders expanding voter registration and ballot drop-off access.
League of Women Voters Statement on Trump Assassination Attempt (Press Release) 9/16/2024 The following is a joint statement from LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart and LWV Florida co-presidents Cecilie Scoon and Debbie Chandler.
Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute v. Byrd (formerly Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute v. Lee) (Legal Case) 9/12/2024 The League of Women Voters of Florida sued the Florida legislature and Florida officials for violating the state constitution by enacting district maps that were racial and partisan gerrymanders
Republican National Committee v. Wetzel (Legal Case) 9/9/2024 LWV Mississippi filed an amicus brief defending a Mississippi law counting mail ballots received up to five days after Election Day