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Voter Registration

MI Senate Oks Bills Requiring Photo ID to Register to Vote (News Clips)

“Critics, including the Michigan League of Women voters, AARP Michigan and the American Civil Liberties Union, said the bills would discourage voter participation.”

The War on Democracy (News Clips)

“The [SC] bill...would stop voter registration drives by creating burdensome regulations and stiff penalties for violations, up to $1,000. Voter registration drives are as traditional as Fourth of July parades, and they have been organized for generations by the League of Women Voters...”

Opponents of Photo ID See Threat to Same-Day Registration (News Clips)

“Opponents of the plan to require voters to submit a photo ID at the polls say they worry that it would eliminate election-day registration, which has helped drive up the state's [MN] voter turnout.”

Critics Say Proposed SC Law Would Shut Down Registration Drives (News Clips)

 “'Such legislation would essentially legislate groups that sign up new voters through registration drives, like the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, out of existence’, said [SC] League president Barbara Zia.”
 

Voter ID Law Limits Ability of Volunteers to Register Voters in Wisconsin (News Clips)

“Becoming a U.S. citizen and registering to vote in Wisconsin used to hand in hand. But thanks to the state's new voter ID law, that's no longer the case.”

Lawmakers Eye 2 More Strict Voting Rules (News Clips)

“Barbara Zia, president of the South Carolina League of Women Voters, said the League opposes both bills, but is particularly concerned about new rules for voter registration drives, which include fines of up to $1000 for groups that make mistakes.”

Frederick (MD) Recruits New Voters at High Schools (News Clips)

"Stuart Harvey (left), election director for the Frederick County Board of Elections— pictured with Jean Friedmann (center), of the League of Women Voters, and Earlene Thornton, of the Board of Elections — has visited 10 schools and registered 312 first-time voters."

SC Proposal Would Put New Restrictions on Groups that Help Register People to Vote (News Clips)

“Advocates for the poor and minorities said Wednesday that a proposal to put new requirements on groups that register voters represents a bid to suppress voting...”

League of Women Voters Looks to Register High School Voters in South Bend (IN) (News Clips)

“If you do not vote, you cannot make a difference.  ... The League of Women Voters was at Clay High School spreading their “No Vote, No Voice” 2012 High School Voter Registration Project.”

Irving League Member Helps Register Voters (News Clips)

 
"Irving League of Women Voters member Anita Tipping-Wheeler recently participated in the Democratic process. She helped pass out voter registration cards at a swearing-in ceremony for new citizens..."