LWVUS Commitment to Protecting Democracy in 2024 (Press Release) 7/12/2024 WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the US president, Dianna Wynn, issued the following statement about the state of American democracy ahead…
A Win for Fair Maps in Utah! (Press Release) 7/11/2024 Salt Lake City, UT — In a victory for Utah voters, the Utah Supreme Court allowed Utah voters to move forward with their claim that the Legislature…
LWV Responds to House Vote on the SAVE Act (Press Release) 7/10/2024 WASHINGTON, DC — League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the Safeguard…
Celina Stewart Named Next CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States (Press Release) 7/8/2024 WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce Celina Stewart as the next Chief Executive Officer. Stewart has…, The announcement was made on Saturday, June 29, at the League’s 56th Biennial National Convention in Washington, DC. 1,279 attendees from all 50…
Highlights from LWV's 2024 Convention (Blog) 7/2/2024 This blog features contributions from Kayla VixEvery two years, the League of Women Voters of the United States convenes a convention of delegates…, Here are just a few of the most memorable moments from the event.Welcome to Washington! Sometimes, large conventions inside big hotels…, Convention delegates and observers were also greeted by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, who said, "Thank goodness for the League of Women Voters. Not only…, One Person One Vote Panel Discussion The League has long opposed the Electoral College. This spring, LWVUS launched the One Person One Vote…, Honoring the Late Dr. Turner The League lost a legend early this year when former LWV President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner unexpectedly passed…, Announcing the next LWVUS CEO: Celina Stewart! League members were on their feet to cheer and celebrate the announcement of the League’s…, Delegate Kim Teehee of the Cherokee Nation Gives Keynote Speech Convention attendees heard a keynote address from Delegate Kim Teehee, director…, Electing Dianna Wynn President of the League Newly elected Board President Dianna Wynn kicked off her presidency, saying, “A bigger, bolder,…, Celebrating Dr. Sania Irwin’s LeadershipDr. Sania Irwin presided over Convention 2024 and, in her opening remarks, shared that, "As the League…
LWV Statement in Response to SCOTUS Decision on Presidential Immunity (Press Release) 7/2/2024 WASHINGTON — Today, League of Women Voters of the US's Chief Counsel, Celina Stewart, issued this response to the US Supreme Court's 6 – 3 decision…
Voting Rights Advocates Celebrate Legislative Change in Mississippi Following Voter Challenge Lawsuit (Press Release) 7/1/2024 JACKSON, Miss. — Voting rights advocates celebrate a significant victory as the Mississippi Legislature rolled back an unlawful restriction placed on…