Since 2005, the "18-30 VIP: Questions Every Candidate Should Answer," has urged candidates running for office, elected officials and political parties to address questions on issues that young voters have said are most important to them. Published in 2008. Published in 2008.

Since 2005, the "18-30 VIP: Questions Every Candidate Should Answer," has urged candidates running for office, elected officials and political parties to address questions on issues that young voters have said are most important to them. Published in 2008.

Las "5 Cosas que Debe Saber el Día de las Elecciones" es una campaña pública de concientización que proporciona información a los(as) votantes sobre los pasos que pueden seguir para proteger su voto. Las tarjetas de las 5 Cosas familiarizan a los(as) votantes con los nuevos procedimientos electorales y les proporcionan las herramientas necesarias para cerciorarse de que sus votos sean computados. Published in 2006.

"5 Things You Need to Know on Election Day" is a public awareness campaign letting voters know the simple steps they can take to protect their vote. The 5 Things cards familiarize voters with new election procedures and empower voters to take action to personally ensure their vote is counted. Published in 2006., Pub. No. 2078

A Time for Action analyzes the long-term decline in voting, focusing on young adults as the group with both the lowest participation and the greatest potential for re-engagement. (2004) Published in 2004.

This reader-friendly book offers pointers for getting the most out of the upcoming election. It covers all of the major steps in the presidential election process and suggests what to look for during the debates, how to evaluate media coverage and ads, where to find useful information, and more. Published in 2007., Pub. No. 2017

This reader-friendly book has been translated into Russian and offers pointers for getting the most out of the upcoming election. It covers all of the major steps in the presidential election process and suggests what to look for during the debates, how to evaluate media coverage and ads, where to find useful information, and more. Published in 2008.

Are you getting the most out of your vote? Read our helpful tips for watching and analyzing candidate debates for all levels of office. Published in 2008.

Esta guía será de gran ayuda tanto para quienes se están interesando en votar, como para quien ya ha decidido participar del proceso de votación. Si no ha votado antes o ya hace mucho tiempo que no vota, esta guía le explicará todo el proceso de votación, de principio a fin, contestando cualquier duda que pueda tener. El día de las elecciones contiene explicaciones y consejos útiles que harán su experiencia como votante fácil y divertida. Impreso el 2004, Pub. No.2054 Published in 2004., Pub. No. 2054

LWWUS has been working with the Newspaper in Education Institute to create a newspaper supplement of election information for young voters, students and adults. This supplement, Electing the President, is available as a download, free of charge. Published in 2008.

In this election guide, NAB and the League of Women Voters provide radio and television stations with detailed information and expert perspective on how you can help boost voter registration, education and turnout in your communities in 2008. Published in 2008.

At 61.6 percent, the 2008 presidential election voter turnout was the highest in 40 years, even though it did not exceed the highest rate in the last century (63.8 percent in 1960). Interestingly, turnout increased considerably in some states and was actually down from 2004 in others. This article looks at certain state voter demographics and battleground shifts as well as election reform developments that might have affected voter turnout in different states. Published in 2008.

In 2004, 2000 and 1996, 27.9 percent, 30.5 percent and 29.1 percent of eligible voters were not registered to vote. If these eligible voters were registered to vote, would they turn out to vote at the 80–90 percent rate at which registered voters did go to the polls in the past three presidential elections? They probably would. This means 44–49 million more people would have voted in 2004. Let’s get them registered in 2008! This article contains tips for organizing League-sponsored voter registration drives. Published in 2008.

The newest edition of this tried-and-true League handbook on sponsoring candidate debates for any elective office. Based on the combined experience of LWV debate sponsors at all levels. 1996, LWVEF Published in 1996.

Helping America Vote provides recommendations that ensure provisional ballots serve their purpose. The report highlights model state practices on specific points and provides useful guidance to state decision makers, Leagues and other advocates working to protect the fundamental right to vote. Published in 2003., Pub. No. 2061

Safeguarding the Vote outlines a set of recommended operational and management practices for state and local election officials to enhance voting system security, protect eligible voters and ensure that valid votes are counted. Published in 2004., Pub. No. 2065

This report details recommended operational and management practices for election officials as they work to implement the new federal provision that mandates states establish a statewide computerized voter registration list by January 2006. Published in 2005., Pub. No. 2072

League's new report, "Thinking Outside the Ballot Box: Innovations at the Polling Place" points to election modernization. Published in 2006., Pub. No. 2079

Elections present voters with important choices. Whether it is a local race that will affect your community or a national race that could change the direction of the country, it is a time to consider the issues which you care about and decide which candidate you support. Published in 2008.

The LWVEF commissioned the first-ever national survey to probe the key differences between voters and non-voters. Conducted by the Mellman Group and Wirthlin Worldwide, the survey found that voting is all about connections Published in 2000.

This useful booklet walks first-time and long-time voters through the voting process and answers questions such as: Why is voting important? How do you register to vote and why do you need to? How do you know who or what to vote for? What do you do on Election Day? What can you do after the election? This revised publication offers a comprehensive, yet user-friendly, guide to these and other related questions. Printed copies NOT available. Published in 2004., Pub. No. 2055

In March 2005, the LWVEF and the McCormick Tribune Foundation sponsored a forum about Next Steps on Election Reform. The gathering convened election experts to discuss the 2004 election and to chart a course for improving our nation’s elections. Participants called for a number of improvements, which the League has refined to four key steps: professionalization, a new focus on service, research and development, and federal resources and commitment. Published in 2005., Pub. No. 2079

Published in 2008.

A step-by-step guide to voting and Election Day, especially designed to reach out to new young voters. It covers the five basics: Who can vote; what we’ll vote on; when we’ll vote; where we’ll vote; and why we should vote. It also includes registration, absentee ballot and Election Day information, along with a brief list of our Election Day rights. Published in 2008., Pub. No. 2062

Una guía, especialmente diseñada para quienes votan por primera vez, que le indicará paso a paso qué hacer el día de la elección. En esta guía, tanto jóvenes votantes como ciudadanos recientemente naturalizados, encontrarán toda la información necesaria sobre: quién puede votar, cuándo debe votar, dónde debe votar y por qué debe votar. Disponible. Impreso el 2004, Pub. No. 2062 Published in 2008., Pub. No. 2063

A handy palm card designed to encourage voter participation. Published in 2008.

In 2004, the National Association of Broadcasters launched a new partnership with the League of Women Voters to provide radio and television stations across the country with detailed information and expert perspective on how they can help boost voter turnout in their communities. The Voter Turnout: Let’s Turn it Up! guidebook is a resource for local broadcasters and local Leagues, as well as other community groups interested in promoting voter participation. Published in 2004.

Adapted from a pamphlet published by the League of Women Voters Education Fund in 1980 Published in 2000.