Slam Dunk! Bucks' Rim Rockers and Bango encourage young people to register to vote (News Clips) 1/8/2024 This story was originally published by WTMJ-TV. The energy was high and the game plan was simple — get hundreds of young people to vote! A total…
In their own words, new U.S. citizens look to voting in 2024 (News Clips) 12/24/2023 This story was originally published in NPR. PHOENIX — It was a very proud moment for Nilesh Patel. "It's the happiest day of my life," he said,…
LWVUS Submits Comments to HHS on the Healthy People 2030 Objective to Increase Voter Participation (Legal Document) 11/20/2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to its…
League of Women Voters Reaches Over 2 Million Voters in 2023 Elections (Press Release) 11/8/2023 Washington, DC – On Tuesday, millions of Americans voted in pivotal state and local elections across the country. The League of Women Voters, the…
Nonpartisan election resources available for Kentucky voters (News Clips) 11/7/2023 This story was originally published in Public News Service. As Kentucky voters head to the polls to choose the state's next governor, attorney…
League of Women Voters Empowers Voters with Election Information on Over 20,000 Races and 46,000 Candidates (Press Release) 11/6/2023 WASHINGTON – Millions of voters will cast a ballot in state and local elections Tuesday. They can turn to the League of Women Voters’ election…
The League of Women Voters prep students interested in voting (News Clips) 10/26/2023 This story was originally published in the Oxford Observer. Lured by the smell of pizza and cookies coming from the writing center in King Library,…
The League Empowers Teens Through Youth Voter Registration Programs (Blog) 10/24/2023 In 2022, 23% of eligible youth aged 18-29 cast a ballot in the midterm elections, one of the highest midterm youth voter turnouts since the voting…, What Contributes to Leagues’ Success? League volunteers have continuously found that utilizing youth leadership gets students more engaged and…, Leagues have also found that building relationships with school staff, administrators, and trusted mentors can increase youth engagement. …, “We worked closely with the NYC Civic Engagement Commission to conduct in-person voting for the NYC's inaugural Citywide Participatory Budgeting,"…, League Successes in Their Own Words When asked, “What was your greatest success this Spring?”, Leagues responded: “Our registration…, What’s Next for LWV Youth Voter Engagement? In 2023 and 2024, Leagues plan to continue registering and educating youth to power our democracy…, Other Leagues are planning to expand their work and find more ways to support the needs of young people. “In our community, the young people…
College Voter Guide: Q&A (Blog) 10/17/2023 Student loans. Protecting the environment. Racial justice. Affordable housing. Reproductive rights. Young people’s…, How do I know if I’m registered to vote? If I’m not, how do I register? You can check your registration, register for the first time, or…, I'm already registered at my hometown address. Should I change my registration to my campus address? If you’re registered to vote at the…, Can I vote somewhere other than my assigned polling place? If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, you must vote at your assigned…, I don't have transportation. Can I still vote? Absolutely! Check to see if your assigned polling place is within walking distance. Early…, What should I take with me to the polls? You may not need to bring anything to the polls, but to make things easier, you can bring:…, How do I decide who to vote for? Ultimately, your values and your community’s needs determine who you vote for. There are many ways to find…