LWV Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process (Press Release) 9/23/2020 The U.S. Senate must prioritize protecting the American people during the pandemic and securing our 2020 elections…
It's National Voter Registration Day! (Blog) 9/22/2020 Voter registration is more important than ever this year, as COVID-19 has changed the landscape of voting this election year. The wide…, ? It’s HERE! It’s HAPPENING! ??TODAY marks #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. ➡️ TAKE ACTION: Ensure your voice is heard in the upcoming election by…, From coast to coast today, League volunteers are out in their communities—and at their computers—with more than 850 planned events and virtual…, View this post on Instagram Today is National Voter Registration Day and we want to help you register to vote. Look for our…, Leagues are also using NVRD as a launching pad for other critical election activities. In Michigan, one team is posting photos of local ballot drop…
LWV of Arkansas Files Lawsuit for Fair Signature Match Process on Absentee Ballots (Press Release) 9/22/2020 FAYETTEVILLE, AR—Today, the League of Women Voters of Arkansas filed a lawsuit in federal court asking that the state offer a notice and cure process…
League of Women Voters Mourns the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Press Release) 9/19/2020 WASHINGTON—League of Women Voters president Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase issued the following joint statement on the passing of Supreme Court…
CNN: Mismatched Signatures Prompt Tossed Absentee Ballots and Legal Fights Ahead of November Election (News Clips) 9/14/2020 This story was originally published by CNN. Remember hanging chads, Florida's 2000 election nightmare? The 2020 equivalent could wind up being…
LWV of Montana Files to Intervene in Vote by Mail Challenge (Press Release) 9/11/2020 UPDATE: LWV's motion to intervene was denied; the League filed an amicus brief in the case on September 17, 2020. HELENA, MT — Today, the League of…
Knowing the Difference: Voting Absentee vs. By Mail (Blog) 9/10/2020 Rachel Appel also contributed to this article. With less than 60 days until the November election, it’s time to start…, Returning Your Ballot All states allow voters to return their ballots through the mail, and some states have other…, Act Early! Now that you know whether you’re in a state where you need to request your ballot be sent to you (absentee…
Federal Judge Blocks Efforts to Shorten Census Timeline (Press Release) 9/6/2020 SAN JOSE, CA—Late Saturday, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order in National Urban League v. Ross against the winding down of in-…
LWV and NALEO Educational Fund Launch VOTE411 Election Website in Spanish (Press Release) 9/2/2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the League of Women Voters Education Fund launched the award-winning election website VOTE411.org in Spanish, in partnership…
League of Women Voters of New Jersey Seeks to Intervene in Vote by Mail Case (Press Release) 9/1/2020 UPDATE: LWV of New Jersey's motion to intervene was granted on September 23, 2020. Read more about the case here. Voters’ Perspectives Must Be…