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Kayla Vix

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Director of Field Communications

Kayla Vix is the Director of Field Communications for the League of Women Voters. She works closely with staff and state leaders to build and implement the League’s field messaging. In addition to managing the day-to-day internal communications, Kayla works to develop a variety of communications materials to support the hundreds of state and local chapters of the organization.


 

New York Expands Options for Absentee Voters to Have Their Vote Counted (Press Release)

A settlement agreement for the November election has been reached, addressing issues brought by LWV of New York State in their July case over the process by which the state counts absentee ballots.

Pennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Issues (Press Release)

n response to a lawsuit brought by LWV of Pennsylvania challenging the state’s election procedures, PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance to establish uniform processes across counties for counting mail-in ballots.

LWV of Montana Files to Intervene in Vote by Mail Challenge (Press Release)

LWV of Montana filed a motion to intervene in Donald J. Trump for President v. Bullock, which challenges Governor Bullock’s August 6 Directive allowing counties to conduct the general election primarily by mail at their discretion.

Federal Judge Decision Establishes Ballot Notice and Cure Process in LWV of Texas Case (Press Release)

A federal judge ruled that Texas must notify voters if their ballot has been marked for rejection due to a signature match issue and give them an opportunity to confirm their identity and save their ballot from rejection.

Federal Judge Blocks Efforts to Shorten Census Timeline (Press Release)

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order in National Urban League v. Ross against the winding down of in-person counting for the 2020 Census.

League of Women Voters of New Jersey Seeks to Intervene in Vote by Mail Case (Press Release)

UPDATE: Motion to intervene was granted in Trump v. Murphy, which challenges New Jersey’s plan to mail vote-by-mail ballots automatically to every registered New Jersey voter.

LWV of Ohio Challenges State’s Ban on Additional Ballot Drop Boxes for General Election (Press Release)

LWV of Ohio filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaRose challenging his unconstitutional August 12 order limiting drop boxes to one per county.

LWV of Mississippi Files Lawsuit to Ease Absentee Voting Restrictions during COVID-19 (Press Release)

LWV of Mississippi filed a lawsuit seeking to expand absentee voting, waive the witness and notarization requirements, and set up a notice and cure process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agreement Waives Ballot Witness Requirement in LWV Virginia Case for November Election (Press Release)

Parties in LWV of Virginia v. Virginia State Board of Elections have agreed to waive the witness requirement for absentee ballots in the November general election. The agreement was accepted by a federal judge today.

Groups Sue Postmaster General over USPS Changes (Press Release)

LWV of the United States and partners filed a lawsuit against the Postmaster General and United States Postal Service challenging recent changes to postal service procedures and equipment.