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Sarah Courtney

Chief Communications Officer

Sarah Courtney is the Chief Communications Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, where she leads a team of skilled communicators and marketing experts working to advance progress in democracy and elections.  

Since 2016, Sarah has overseen the communications department at the League and is responsible for the organization’s digital presence, brand identity, media relations, and member communications. During Sarah’s tenure at the League, she has played an integral role modernizing and reshaping the organization’s brand and reputation. Under her leadership, the LWVUS communications team works to increase the League’s visibility and ensure the organization’s brand and leadership in the voting rights space are suited to the challenges facing democracy in the 21st century. 

Highlights from LWV's 2024 Convention (Blog)

Every two years, LWVUS convenes a convention of delegates to elect the national board, adopt a program and budget for the next biennium, and conduct business that advances our mission. 

Election FAQ (Blog)

Election Day doesn't have to be confusing! We're answering some of our most frequently received questions on casting your ballot.

League Supports Reintroduction of the DISCLOSE Act (Press Release)
Allison Riggs Appointed to North Carolina Court of Appeals, Steps Down from Service as LWVUS Board Member (Press Release)

Thursday, LWVUS board member Allison Riggs was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals as an associate judge, stepping down from service as a board member of the League.

LWV Supports Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety (Press Release)

The CEO of the League of Women Voters, Virginia Kase Solomón, issued the following statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety.

Shannon Augustus Named National Press Secretary for the League of Women Voters of the United States (Press Release)

Today the League of Women Voters is proud to announce Shannon Augustus as the organization’s national press secretary. Shannon joins the League’s growing communications team and will lead the organization’s media relations work.

League Remembers Senator Bob Dole (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters board president Dr. Deborah Turner issued this statement on the passing of Senator Bob Dole.

LARGEST DIRECT ACTION TO DATE: Voting Rights Activists Arrested (Press Release)

Hundreds of voting rights activists escalated demands for the White House to act on voting rights today, in an action that resulted in the arrests of more than 200 participants.

Voting Rights Groups Respond to President Biden’s Comments on Ending the Filibuster (Press Release)

While words are great, President Biden must now do everything in his power to get the Freedom to Vote Act over the finish line and restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act.

Voting Rights Activists Arrested at White House After Third Direct Action Calling on Biden to Help to Protect Freedom to Vote (Press Release)

Faith leaders, local and state representatives, and national civil rights leaders were arrested in series of actions calling on the Biden administration to protect the freedom to vote.