Six months into People Powered Fair Maps (Blog) 5/14/2020 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.
LWV Applauds Election Funding in House Heroes Act (Press Release) 5/13/2020 Our democracy depends on an election system that protects voters, poll workers, and the right to vote. The latest House bill does just that.
LWV Virginia Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters During COVID-19 (Press Release) 4/17/2020 With the increased demand for absentee ballots due to COVID-19, the witness requirement presents a burden for voters’ health and safety.
The Census and Coronavirus (Blog) 4/9/2020 In these times of uncertainty and physical distancing, standing together with our communities is more important than ever.
League Demands Funding for Elections in COVID-19 Stimulus Package (Press Release) 3/25/2020 The League calls on Congress to include at least $2 billion for election funding in COVID-19 (cornoavirus) stimulus package
One Year After the Rucho and Benisek Arguments (Blog) 3/25/2020 March 26 is the one-year anniversary of the arguments of the League’s consolidated redistricting cases Rucho v. League of Women Voters. Here's what has happened since.
Preparing for Census Day 2020 (Blog) 3/19/2020 It’s 2020, and that means in addition to a presidential election, this year is also a critical census year.
LWV Calls on States to Expand Absentee and Mail-in Voting (Press Release) 3/16/2020 The League of Women Voters calls on all states to expand no-excuse absentee voting and mail-in ballots for the duration of the 2020 election cycle.
LWV Praises Ohio Recommendation to Postpone In-Person Voting Ahead of Primary Election (Press Release) 3/16/2020 We commend Ohio leaders for recommending tomorrow’s in-person primary election be postponed until June and expanding absentee ballot options for all Ohio voters.