News Clips

"The results event, hosted by the League of Women Voters and the Baltimore County Public Library system, was the last of four in a series of election-related programs hosted to educate voters both before and after ballots were cast."

"Durham’s record for same-day voter registration was shattered Tuesday, according to unofficial results released late Tuesday evening by the town. A total of 3,024 people registered to vote after arriving at the polls; that’s about 1,300 more voters than the tally from 2008."

"The tragic disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy so close to Election Day highlight how shortsighted it would be for New York to continue as one of only 15 states that do not allow either early in-person voting or no-excuse absentee ballots.... Both are reforms that the League of Women Voters of New York State supports..."

"Voter ID opponents claimed victory early Wednesday morning with 95 percent of precincts reporting only 45.8 percent in favor of the proposed amendment that would require photographic identification for voting."

"Corrine D-Joyner and Betty Dodson are still passionate about democracy and increasing citizens’ involvement in the electoral process after decades of loyalty to the League of Women Voters of Coles County [IL]."

"The Homewood-Flossmoor Area [IL] League of Women Voters encourages everyone to be a part of this important election. The outcome of Election 2012 will affect everyone’s job, health care, energy costs and security."

"If early voting is any clue, Valley turnout in today's election will be big. ... Elections volunteers from the League of Women Voters...Tom Zimoski, Patricia Anderson, and Dolores O'Neal, open vote-by-mail ballots at the Fresno County Elections office on Monday."

"The League of Women Voters is offering a hotline for people who have questions on election. ,,, The Lee County [FL] chapter is teaming with WGCU Public Television for it's call center."

"For most of us, Election Day marks a welcome end to months of relentless political ads and partisan bickering. You show up at your polling place, run the gantlet of sign-wielding campaign volunteers, and join your fellow Americans in long lines that inch toward the voting booth."