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Statements and Press Releases

Press Releases
LWV Statement on the Four-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
The League of Women Voters of the United States President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
League of Women Voters Welcomes 119th Congress in Session
WASHINGTON — To mark the beginning of the 119th Congress, the League of Women Voters of the United States President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement.
League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Longtime NC Voters, Protect Democracy File Amicus Brief, and Join Effort to Defend Rights of North Carolina Voters
WILMINGTON — Today, Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief on behalf of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, and six registered North Carolina voters who are US citizens and meet the eligibility requirements for voting in the 2024 election. 
League of Women Voters Remembers Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
More than 140 Diverse Nonprofit Organizations Call on President to Act for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment
Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.
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Katharine Biele wins The Salt Lake Tribune readers' voter for 2024 Utahn of the Year

This was originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune.

LWV of Utah's president Katharine Biele was voted by readers of The Salt Lake Tribune as 2024 Utahn of the Year.

League Expects to Appeal Photo ID Decision
LWVCG: Record turnout in Coastal Georgia shows the power of community engagement

This opinion was originally published in the Savannah Morning News.

Chassidy Malloy, president of LWV of Coastal Georgia, shares the impact community engagement has on voter turnout.

League of Women Voters of Kentucky releases report on 'troubling trends' in government transparency

This story was originally published by WUKY.

Last year, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky released the report How Can They Do That: Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process. Today, they've released Part 2.

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.

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