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LWV of Northern Nevada

Community Leaders

Nancy Scott, President
Peggy Twedt, Vice President
Deirdre Pederson, Membership Chair

League ID

NV103

Phone

(775) 882-8883

Stories from Around the State

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

League of Women Voters, defunct for four years, relaunches two months before elections.

Today, the League of Women Voters of Nevada (LWVNV) announced the official re-launch of the state League with a distinct focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

From January – August 2023, state legislatures nationwide passed various bills into law. While following these developments, the League noticed several important trends around voting rights and election administration.

Today the League of Women Voters of the United States board of directors took steps to withdraw recognition of the League of Women Voters of Nevada.

Voters voting by mail in 46 states are at risk of being disenfranchised due to delays with the US Postal Service.