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.
League Urges Adoption of Key Policies Around 2020 Elections Amid COVID-19 Threat (Legal Document) 3/18/2020 The League joined over 200 organizations supporting an effort led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights urging federal lawmakers and state elections officials to adopt key policies…
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.
LWV Fights to Keep Missouri Clean (Blog) 3/10/2020 In 2018, voters in Missouri made it clear that transparency, reforming campaign finance, & ending gerrymandering were important steps to be taken in reforming our democracy.
LWV Partners with Grammys Brunch to Promote Voting in 2020 (Press Release) 1/24/2020 The League and Family Tree Entertainment are teaming up to promote voting at the 9th Annual Pre-Grammy Managers’ Brunch.
What’s at Stake for This Census (Blog) 1/17/2020 Community organizing and advocacy will be an essential part of GOTC efforts this year. Here's what's at stake.
The Voting Rights Act in Action (Blog) 1/13/2020 An in-depth look at how the Voting Rights Act has protected voters of color and language-minority voters—and why we need the Voting Rights Advancement Act.
2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog) 1/3/2020 Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.
AP: Backers offer amendments to Nevada redistricting measure (News Clips) 12/22/2019 LWV of Nevada defends its fair maps ballot initiative from a legal challenge.