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Lessons Learned – LWVWI Releases Report on Election Observers
| StephanieYesterday, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) released a report on their work observing the recent recall elections. LWVWI worked with the nonpartisan Wisconsin Election Protection coalition to train 152 citizens as volunteer election observers at 421 polling locations for the June 5th recall elections. LWVUS’ own Jeanette Senecal, senior director of elections, went to Wisconsin to observe the recall election, and blogged about her observations.
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LWV Florida and Brennan Center Send Letter to FL Secretary of State
LWVFL and Brennan Center sent a letter to the FL Secretary of State outlining in greater depth the problems with Florida’s illegal systematic purge.
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LWVUS and LWVFL File Amicus Brief Challenging FL Voter Purge
The Flordia League, with the LWVUS and the Brennan Center, filed this amicus brief in support of the US Department of Justice suit challenging the illegal and inaccurate voter purge initiated by the state of Florida. The National Voter Registration Act bars systematic voter purges within 90 days of an election.
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League asks U.S. Senate to Continue Funding Election Assistance Commission
The League and coalition partners sent the following letter to members of the U.S. Senate asking them to oppose an amendment on the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill that would eliminate funding for the Election Assistance Commission.
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League Convention: Power the Vote in 2012
| KellyToday, we wrapped up our 50th biennial national convention in Washington, DC - a great gathering of League members from around the country! We got a lot done and heard from some wonderful speakers including DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton; Annenberg Public Policy Center's Kathleen Hall Jamieson; U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder; Trevor Potter, president, Campaign Legal Center; Former Representative Mickey Edwards (R-OK); political reporter Eleanor Clift; and pollster John Zogby.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER ADDRESSES VOTING RIGHTS
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News Clips
Easier Access to Voting Sites May Improve Las Cruces [NM] Turnout
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Can Cash-Strapped Cities Afford the 2012 Election?
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Election Reform Could Boost Fairfield County [CT] Vote
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Thank you: You Did It! We surpassed our goal on the White House petition