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…
How to Judge a Candidate (Blog) 9/29/2020 Elections up and down the ballot present voters with important choices. Whether it's a local race that will affect your community or a national…, Step 2: Visit VOTE411.org and learn about the candidates on your ballot Find out which candidates are running in…, Step 5: Learn about the candidates’ leadership abilities Deciding if a candidate will be a good leader is difficult. How can you know if…, Other Considerations Avoid Distortion Techniques Candidates try to sell themselves to voters, but they can …
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…
100 Years After the 19th Amendment, Women Power the Vote (Blog) 8/17/2020 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." -The…
We’re Facing a Historic Shortage of Poll Workers. Can Voters Count on You? (Blog) 8/12/2020 With three months to go until Election Day, America is facing a critical shortage of poll workers, the linchpin of our voting process,…
5 Reasons to Have Confidence in Mail-in Voting (Blog) 7/29/2020 This guest post was contributed by Amber Stenger, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Kansas. Voters can…
Honoring the National Voter Registration Act (Blog) 5/20/2020 Updated May 12, 2023. The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) is one of the most transformative laws enhancing voting…, The story continues: LWV, the foremost defender of the NVRA Since the passage of the NVRA in 1993, the League continues to be the chief…
10 Things Elections Officials Can Do to Safeguard Our Elections This Spring, Summer, and Fall (Blog) 3/30/2020 The League of Women Voters applauds the thousands of elections officials who are working overtime to help make voting accessible and safe for…
Voting in a Time of Coronavirus (Blog) 3/12/2020 The CDC recommendation for social distancing to contain the coronavirus comes at a time when many Americans are preparing to cast…