In the Know: How Impeachment & the 25th Amendment Work (Blog) 1/14/2021 People are raising questions about the 25th amendment and impeachment. These processes are part of our checks and…
Reaching One Million Georgia Voters (Blog) 1/5/2021 Today, there is a critical runoff election in Georgia! Two US Senate seats that will determine control of the Senate and a Public Service…
20 Ways LWV Empowered Voters and Protected Democracy in 2020 (Blog) 12/10/2020 This year was challenging on many fronts, but 2020 saw many important expansions for our democracy. Never has our work as defenders of democracy been…, 3. Expanding People Powered Fair Maps™ Through People Powered Fair Maps™, Leagues partnered with more than 1,000 organizations,…
Letter to Secretaries of State: Thank You for a Successful 2020 Election! (Blog) 11/23/2020 The League of Women Voters of the United States sent a letter to Secretaries of State via the National Association of Secretaries of State thanking…
We've Voted: What Happens Next in the Electoral College? (Blog) 11/5/2020 Election Day has come and gone, votes have been cast, and the final votes are being counted. This year, millions chose to cast ballots…, State governments mandate rules for electors and how they should vote. In 32 states, electors are legally bound to vote for their states’ popular…
Navigating In-Person Voting for 2020 Election (Blog) 10/15/2020 By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about the importance of having a plan for voting in the 2020 Election.…, , Remember that no matter how you choose to cast your ballot this year, you are entitled to do so without intimidation or interference! Make…
Why We Vote (Blog) 10/13/2020 As you can imagine, the League of Women Voters staff is full of passionate voters! As we approach Election Day 2020, we've made our voting plans,…
Overseas Americans and the Vote (Blog) 10/9/2020 This guest blog post was contributed by Kym Kettler-Paddock, president of the former LWV Hong Kong. You can read an updated blog on this…, While stateside Americans ponder whether to vote in person or how long it will take to get their ballot delivered to their local election office,…, There is no consistency between states in voter registration. Four states require voters to register via snail mail, while the other forty-six states…
Democracy is Worth Waiting For (Blog) 10/7/2020 There are a lot of predictions about how the 2020 election will play out this November, but one thing is almost certain: we are not going to have…,
October is Voter Education Month. Make Your 2020 Voting Plan! (Blog) 10/1/2020 Election Day 2020 is only a few short weeks away and early voting has already begun in states across the country! Since today marks the beginning of…