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Maggie Bush

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Programs & Outreach Director

Maggie Bush is the Programs and Outreach Director for the League of Women Voters of the US and has more than a decade of political advocacy and strategic communications experience. She currently manages the League’s nationwide voter registration programs, which have resulted in hundreds of thousands of voters registered in major election years. She has authored several publications and training manuals related to voting rights, voter registration and youth voter engagement. Maggie regularly provides voter engagement training to volunteer activists and allied partners nationwide.

With a longtime passion for nonprofit and cause-related work, Maggie previously served as a strategic communications and advocacy consultant, where she worked with national nonprofits, foundations and advocacy organizations to develop winning outreach strategies. Maggie holds a master’s degree in Political Management as well as a bachelor’s in Political Science and Anthropology from the George Washington University.

Maggie lives with her husband and daughter in Arlington, VA, where they love to explore the outdoors, spend time with friends and learn about local history.

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LWV Launches Youth Voter Registration Program in 15 States (Blog)

Our Youth Voter Registration Program kicked off in nearly 40 communities nationwide. We will visit high schools, community colleges and vocational schools to help young people register to vote.

Another Slam Dunk on National Voter Registration Day (Blog)

Yesterday, a record 800+ groups—including nearly 300 League of Women Voters affiliates in 43 states—headed out into their neighborhoods to help Americans register to vote or update their registration.

Tomorrow’s Voters Already Making Their Mark (Blog)

Four young women from Austin, TX who are in DC to compete in the National History Day Competition visited our offices to discuss their impressive project on the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

North Carolina Redistricting Harmed Hundreds of Voters, Elections Officials in 2012 (Blog)

Next week, a Raleigh court will hear evidence detailing how North Carolina's flawed 2011 redistricting plan was intentionally designed to harm hundreds of voters, especially those living in minority communities.

Election Improvements will Help Voters at Home and Abroad (Blog)

Last week LWVUS was proud to attend the 7th Annual Summit of our long-time partner, the

“Are you Registered to Vote?” (Blog)

Standing in a crowded high school hallway in Northern Virginia on a cold morning back in 2010, I unfolded my handmade “Register to Vote!” poster and double-checked my supply of pens.  I was excited

Voter Registration - There’s Still Time! (Blog)

Tonight is the first 2012 presidential debate, and the media has whipped itself into a frenzy over the latest poll numbers. The pre-Election rush has officially arrived.

New Lesson Plan: High School Voter Registration (Article)

LWVEF has once again teamed up with YLI (The Youth Leadership Initiative) to create a lesson plan:  This

North Carolina League speaks out for Voters’ Rights (Press Release)

North Carolina League speaks out for Voters’ Rights