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Sarah Courtney

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Senior Director of Communications & Digital Strategy

Sarah Courtney is the Communications and Digital Strategy Senior Director for the League of Women Voters. She oversees communications, media relations, brand marketing, and online activity for the organization. With more than a decade of experience covering government and elections as a political journalist, Sarah enjoys working with the press to elevate the League’s work and highlight voting-rights victories in the media and to the public. Sarah brings experience in strategic communication, having previously consulted for a number of businesses and nonprofit organizations. 

Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Fairfield University. Sarah is a new mom living in Washington, D.C. with her husband and daughter. 

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Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Powerful Women of Congress (Blog)

The League of Women Voters celebrated the record number of women serving in the House and Senate this year with a reception for the female members of Congress.

Why I’m an early voter (Blog)

Like many Americans, I never know where I’ll be on Election Day. What if I have to travel for work? What if the baby is sick and I can’t make it to the polls? What if I get stuck at the office late and the lines are super long?

Memo from Chris Carson: Student PMP Waiver Program (LMS Articles)

Effective immediately, LWVUS will not be charging PMP for any students through January 2021, regardless of state or local League participation.

President Trump Makes False Claims of Voter Fraud (Press Release)

False Claims of Voter Fraud Undermines the Public Trust in our Election System.

SCOTUS Hears Maryland Gerrymandering Case (Blog)

This week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Benisek v. Lamone, a case out of Maryland that argues politicians designed the state's congressional map with district lines based on partisan politics.

Census Citizenship Question Will Result in Inaccurate Count (Press Release)

Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters president Chris Carson issued the following statement in response to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ decision to include a question pertaining to citizenship in the 2020 Census

LWVPA Statement on Supreme Court Upholding New Maps (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania issued the following statement on the Supreme Court decision refusing to block the redrawing of Pennsylvania's congressional districts. 

VOTE411.org: Helping More than One Million Voters in 2017 (Blog)

In 2017 more than one million voters counted on the League to provide valuable information about the elections in their communities. 

LWV Statement on Executive Order to End Health Care Subsidies (Press Release)

President Trump’s executive order to end health care subsidies for insurance companies will raise premiums and leave more Americans without meaningful health insurance.

LWV Statement on EPA Clean Power Plan Repeal (Press Release)

By repealing the Clean Power Plan, the White House is putting the interests of corporate polluters ahead of the health and safety of the American public.