Civic Groups Respond to Kansas Supreme Court Ruling on Controversial Voting Laws (Press Release) 5/31/2024 TOPEKA, KS — Today, the Kansas Supreme Court issued a decision in LWV Kansas v. Schwab, a case brought by the League of Women Voters of Kansas (LWV…
Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights Groups Ask Court to Block Enforcement of Law Criminalizing Absentee Ballot Application Assistance (Press Release) 5/3/2024 Montgomery, AL — Today, a coalition of civil rights, voting rights, and disability rights organizations filed a motion for a preliminary injunction…
A crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states is creating a shadow war for the 2024 election (News Clips) 4/21/2024 This story was originally published by Associated Press As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump step up their campaigning in swing states, a quieter…
Day in the Life: Lobbying in Kentucky (Blog) 4/3/2024 Many Leagues host Lobby Days throughout their state’s legislative sessions to rally their membership around a specific bill or set of bills they hope…, LWVKY had planned a full day for volunteers, including state legislators giving remarks to the group and small group meetings directly with…, Another representative, Killian Timoney of Kentucky’s 45th house district, joined after. Also a Republican, and one of the three who voted against…, They were not only welcomed but their work was appreciated. Senator Robyn Webb reminded the League of her appreciation when she joined us in a…
Opinion | How readers are working to renovate our democracy (News Clips) 10/19/2023 This opinion was originally published in the Washington Post. One of my recent columns offered a list of FAQs about democracy…
Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for Park Board? (Blog) 10/13/2023 You may have heard that voting for local elected officials matters, but why is that? What does it mean to vote for positions in your community?…, What Does a Park Board Do? Park boards are usually appointed by a city council or elected by voters to oversee parkland management and ensure…, Voting for Park Board Members With so much parkland to oversee, park board members make critical decisions for the community. Here are more…
Common Voting Restrictions That Are More Harmful Than You Might Think (Blog) 7/19/2023 In 2023, at least 322 bills restricting voting access were introduced in state legislatures nationwide. As states continue to make voting harder, the…, For Indigenous groups living on rural reservations, access to voting is severely limited by the lack of in-person polling places and ballot drop…, For voters with disabilities and older adults, these requirements can be just as debilitating. Older voters may have limited access to transportation…, Early Voting Restrictions Another common voting restriction passed by anti-voter legislatures is limiting early in-person voting or…, Even states that do offer longer periods of early voting often limit it to weekdays, and many exclude Sundays. Though the exclusion of one day may…, Outside of Indigenous communities, the time, travel, and documentation required to obtain a photo ID are often prohibitive for older adults, low-…, Now only 23 states offer ballot drop boxes, and many of them limit the number of boxes available. Some states additionally mandate that the boxes may…, The League is engaged in ongoing litigation in multiple states, including Georgia and Florida, to protect access to drop boxes. Both states…
Asian Americans feels particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters (News Clips) 7/7/2023 This story was originally published by Associated Press. For a century, the League of Women Voters in Florida formed bonds with marginalized…
Voter registration groups in Tallahassee will stop collecting forms (News Clips) 6/26/2023 This story was originally published by WSFU. Some voter registration groups in Tallahassee plan to stop delivering completed forms to elections…
Voting Rights Groups File Litigation to Protect Voting Rights of Mississippians with Disabilities (Press Release) 5/31/2023 JACKSON, Miss. — Today the League of Women Voters of Mississippi, Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS), and three Mississippi voters filed a federal…