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…
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…
What is a Presidential Caucus? (Blog) 2/7/2024 During presidential election years, you'll hear a lot of talk about caucuses. But what are they exactly, and how do they differ from primaries?…, A caucus may be "open," meaning voters do not have to be registered with a specific party to participate. Conversely, it may be "closed," where only…, The main differences between a primary and a caucus are that: Caucuses generally require voters to attend a multi-hour in-person meeting if…
University hosts voter registration even with the League of Women Voters (News Clips) 2/7/2024 This story was originally published by The Auburn Plainsman The League of Women Voters and library volunteers held voter registration informational…
With a busy election year, Central Florida groups are reaching out now (News Clips) 2/5/2024 This story was originally published by Click Orlando We are just one month away from Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary. The deadline to…
Voting Is Bewildering This Primary Season. That Worries Experts (News Clips) 1/29/2024 This story was originally published in The New York Times Democracy is messy, but usually not this messy. Take, for example, New Hampshire, where…
GA State Conference of the NAACP v. Raffensperger (consolidated as In re: Georgia Senate Bill 202) (Legal Case) 1/22/2024