U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Partisan Gerrymander Challenges (Press Release) 1/4/2019 Justices have an opportunity to ensure fair maps nationwide Washington, DC – Today the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments in a…
The Hill: Why Same Day Registration is critical to the success of HR1 (News Clips) 12/31/2018 This op-ed by League of Women Voters President Chris Carson and the League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase was originally published in TheHill.com…
League Submits Comments on VRA to U.S. Civil Rights Commission (Legal Document) 12/18/2018 Each year the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights solicits feedback from the public for the Fall Report. LWVUS submitted comments to…
4 Key Elements of HR1 (Blog) 12/11/2018 With any election, what is most important to me is that voters have a level playing field, regardless of the outcome.” – LWV CEO Virginia Kase…
North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release) 12/7/2018 Chapel Hill, NC – The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is committed to fair elections and strongly supports the Board of Elections’ decision…
Michigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracy (Blog) 11/19/2018 This past Election Day, Michigan voters used the power of their ballots to transfer the responsibility of drawing state and legislative districts to…
VIDEO: Stories from the Field - Georgia Election Protection (Blog) 11/15/2018 Every Election Day, League of Women Voters volunteers participate in election protection, the practice of observing polling places and talking with…, The League of Women Voters is a partner in the Election Protection Coalition—a group of organizations who provide information and…, Her report allowed the League to take action—with our Coalition partners, we sent a letter to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office urging him to…
League of Women Voters of Arizona Gains Important Protections for Voters (Press Release) 11/9/2018 Voters Must Have the Opportunity to Cure Mail-in Ballots PHOENIX – Friday the League of Women Voters of Arizona along with LULAC and Arizona…
Democracy Wins at the Ballot Box with Voting Rights Expansion in 2018 Midterms (Press Release) 11/8/2018 League Celebrates Voting Rights Victories in Florida, Maryland, and Michigan Washington, DC – Voters Tuesday cast ballots on issues from …
Judge Blocks ‘Unreasonable, Discriminatory’ Voting Law (Press Release) 10/24/2018 League Celebrates Voting Rights Victory as Judge Blocks SB3 Manchester, NH - On Monday, a Superior Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction…