Group sues after novel Biden deepfake urged voters to skip N.H. primary (News Clips) 3/17/2024 This story was originally published by The Washington Post. A voting advocacy group is suing a political consultant and companies behind an AI-…
LWVUS Joins Letter to Congress Supporting DC Autonomy (Legal Document) 3/15/2024 LWVUS joined 50 other organizations in imploring Congress to respect DC's autonomy. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have proposed…
LWV Files Federal Lawsuit Against AI-Generated Robocalls Sent on the Eve of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary (Press Release) 3/14/2024 MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Today, the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual New…
The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters (News Clips) 3/14/2024 This story was originally published by the Associated Press. The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent…
Democracy Advocates File Brief in New Case Challenging New Jersey’s Primary Ballot Design (Press Release) 3/13/2024 NEWARK – The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ), Salvation and Social Justice, New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice and New Jersey…
League of Women Voters Statement on Illinois State Court Ruling (Press Release) 3/1/2024 WASHINGTON; SPRINGFIELD, IL — The League of Women Voters of the US and the League of Women Voters of Illinois issued the following statement in…
Voting and Disability Rights Advocates Take Legal Action to Protect Mississippi Absentee Ballot Law (Press Release) 2/22/2024 GULFPORT, Miss. — Voting and disability rights advocates are asking to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Mississippi Republican Party and…
Moments to Watch in 2024 (Blog) 2/20/2024 With a high-stakes presidential election, several critical cases before the Supreme Court, and anti-voter laws on the rise across, 2024 is set to be…, Check when your primary or caucus is happening at VOTE411.org. You can also use VOTE411 to find state and local elections and events year-round.…, The Selma 59th Anniversary Jubilee will feature dozens of events, including educational tours and workshops, cultural festivities and performances,…, In another memorable anniversary, President Biden’s 2021 executive order directed federal agencies to develop plans promoting voter registration and…, August 1: Poll Worker Recruitment Day Smooth, accessible elections depend on election workers! Volunteering is a great way to support your…, With as many as 1 in 4 eligible voters not being registered, it’s crucial that we go empower our communities not only to register but to check and…, September – October: Debate Season Candidate debates are a priceless opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on the issues we care about,…, Voting early can be a great option whether you need flexibility in your schedule, want to avoid Election Day crowds, or are just excited to cast…
One Person, One Vote: How Does the Electoral College Work? (Blog) 2/15/2024 When you cast your vote for President of the United States, you are not voting directly for a candidate. Instead, your vote — and the votes of…, Members of the Electoral College vote on behalf of a given state for the candidate that wins that state’s popular vote. For example, if a certain…, Put another way: the Democrats and Republicans in your state will both pick a group of electors at their conventions. When it’s time to elect the…, This method of allocating electoral votes means that, theoretically, a candidate could win a majority of the state’s electoral votes without winning…, In most cases, the slate of electors pledged to a candidate that wins a state will unanimously vote for that candidate and their nominee for vice…, The candidate who receives a majority, 270 electoral votes, is elected President. The totals are entered into the journal of the House and Senate and…, After the election is certified, the President and vice president are inaugurated on January 20. The Problem with the Electoral College…, On top of that, it has a major impact on local officers. During each presidential election, dozens or hundreds of congressional, state, and local…