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LWV Staff

North Carolina Leagues Start Conversation with Boards of Elections (Blog)

LWV of North Carolina and Democracy North Carolina interviewed local election officials to get an on-the-ground view of voting administration resources and procedures.

Kansas Purge of Voter Suspension List: Plain Wrong (Press Release)

Today, the state of Kansas begins the process of purging tens of thousands of voters from a suspension list created for otherwise eligible voters who were unable to fulfill a restrictive proof-of-citizenship requirement.

League: New Ozone Pollution Standard Good Step, Not Good Enough (Press Release)

“This is disappointing and a further call to action for regulation of ozone pollution that puts American’s health first and foremost,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

Four More Online Voter Registration Victories (Blog)

In the past month, four states have taken a step to improve access to the polls. Voters in Pennsylvania and Nebraska can now register to vote online, while Iowa and Kentucky will have online voter registration systems by early 2016.

Meet the League: Kelly Ceballos (Blog)

League members and supporters understand that progress – the kind that sticks – doesn’t come easy or quick but it does come if you keep pushing.

League Registers Voters at More Than 260 Community Events (Press Release)

"League teams are finding new voters at bike races, gyms and new citizen ceremonies on this National Voter Registration Day,” said President MacNamara.

Getting Ready to Vote on Election Day 2015 (Blog)

You wouldn't know there are thousands of important state and local elections this year from reading the news! Go to www.VOTE411.org to see what's happening in your community!

Kansas League Testifies Against Harsh Voter Registration Rules (Blog)

Earlier this month, the League of Women Voters of Kansas and other voting rights advocates fought to protect the nearly 35,000 voters at risk of being purged from Kansas’ voter rolls by testifying against the proposed changes.

League Urges IRS to Adopt New 501 (c)(4) Regulations (Article)

The League of Women Voters joined with other concerned organizations to urge the Internal Revenue Service to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organization.

Fair Districts Equal Fair Elections: LWV Ohio Shows how Gerrymandering Took the “Swing” Out of Swing State (Blog)

Predictable Results: A Report from the League of Women Voters of Ohio Comparing 2011 Gerrymandering to the 2012 and 2014 Election Results, concluded that Ohio’s legislative districts are rigged to yield completely predictable results.