LWV Supports the “Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017” (Press Release) 6/14/2017 Legislation Will Improve Voter Registration Accuracy and Enhance Access at the Ballot BoxWASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters is proud to support…
The 2016 Presidential Election WAS Rigged (Press Release) 11/23/2016 Voter Suppression Can Impact Outcomes Washington, DC – This year, and for several years, there has been a concerted effort in many states to…
Florida Judge Extends Voter Registration to October 18 (Press Release) 10/12/2016 Washington, DC and Tallahassee, FL – A Florida judge ruled in favor of voters today, extending voter registration an additional week."We'll now be…
League Files Complaint Against Florida Governor for Refusing to Extend Voter Registration (Press Release) 10/12/2016 Washington, DC and Tallahassee, FL - Tuesday the League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) filed a complaint against the Governor and Secretary of…
Court Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction in LWVUS v. EAC Executive Director Brian Newby (EAC) (Press Release) 6/29/2016 Washington, DC - “While we are disappointed in today’s decision, we will appeal to protect the critical rights of voters in these three states,…
North Carolina’s Restrictive Election Law Approved by Federal Court (Press Release) 4/26/2016 Real voters have been harmed; Signals deeper concerns for 2016 general election. Washington, DC — “The Federal District Court of Winston Salem…
Lawsuit Challenges Voter Registration Restriction (Press Release) 2/12/2016 Election Assistance Commission ED Acted Illegally Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters of the U.S. and its Alabama, Georgia and Kansas…
Obama Commits to Improve Voting, Expand Participation (Press Release) 1/12/2016 League Calls on President Obama to Expand Voter Registration through Health Benefit Exchanges The following is a statement by Elisabeth MacNamara,…
Obama Administration Violating Voting Rights Law (Press Release) 10/27/2015 Voting Rights Groups Urge Immediate Action to Provide Required Registration Services through Federal Health Exchanges WASHINGTON, DC (October 28,…
League Registers Voters at More Than 260 Community Events (Press Release) 9/21/2015 National Voter Registration Day Provides Thousands with Entryway to Political Participation Washington, DC – – The League of Women Voters is proud…