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Missouri Court Permanently Strikes Down Unconstitutional Restrictions Criminalizing Voter Engagement Efforts 
Jefferson City, Mo. - A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a permanent injunction against four provisions of Missouri House Bill 1878 that criminalized voter engagement efforts and chilled the freedom of speech of organizations whose priorities are to register and educate voters. The challenge was brought by the League of Women Voters of Missouri and the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, who are represented by the ACLU of Missouri, Campaign Legal Center, and the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition. 
VOTE411.org Wins First Place in 4th Annual Anthem Awards
WASHINGTON —  The League of Women Voters announced today that it has been named a first-place winner in the education category in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
League of Women Voters Made 30M Contacts in 2024 Election
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters, a 104-year-old voting rights organization, made a record-breaking 30 million contacts during the 2024 election cycle, providing voters with nonpartisan voting information ahead of Election Day.  
League of Women Voters Statement on 2024 Election Results
The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results.
UPDATED: Georgia Civic Engagement Groups Fight to Ensure Absentee Ballots are Counted
UPDATE: A federal judge in Georgia denied the plaintiffs request for emergency relief, ensuring that all valid absentee ballots turned in through the Election Day deadline will be counted. The League of Women Voters of Georgia, Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, and Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda filed an amicus brief in Republican National Committee v. Mahoney to ensure that absentee ballots received over the weekend are counted. 
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Dr. Sania Irwin Recognized on US House Floor

This clip was originally published on C-SPAN.

Former LWVUS president and current vice president, Sania Irwin, was recognized by Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3) on the US House floor for her commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy.

Experts: Election results may not be known for days

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

For the national results, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said the closer the election, the longer it will take for networks to project a winner. Another factor is the rules governing the counting process vary from state to state.
 

Election officials, voting groups trying to combat misinformation with new tactics

This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.

At the League of Women Voters of Mass., it's been 100-plus years of educating and empowering voters

This story was originally published by WGBH.

Since its founding over 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts has played a vital role in educating and empowering women voters to ensure their voices are heard in our democracy. The League stands at the forefront of complex policy issues, educating voters and promoting a culture of active citizenship. 
 

As president of one of the nation's largest civic groups, Dianna Wynn ('88 M.S.) encourages people to make their voice heard in elections.

Dianna Wynn ('88 M.S.) heads one of the most influential voter education organizations in the country. That journey began with her college education.

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