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Press Releases
LWV of Louisiana Challenges State’s Election Plan to Better Serve Voters during COVID-19
The League of Women Voters of Louisiana filed a federal lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s emergency election plan, which does not provide voters adequate protection during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
LWV of Minnesota Challenges Absentee Ballot Signature Witness Requirement
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota Education Fund filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s witness requirement for absentee ballot signatures.
VOTE411.org Wins Webby People's Voice Award for Best Government & Civil Innovation Website
VOTE411 named Best Government & Civil Innovation Website in the 24th Annual Webby People’s Voice Awards
LWV of New Jersey & Voting Rights Groups Challenge New Jersey Signature Match Ballot Requirement
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey filed a lawsuit asking for relief for voters from the state’s flawed ballot signature match requirements.
CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O’Donnell to Deliver League of Women Voters Convention Keynote Address
CBS News Anchor to commemorate League’s 100th anniversary with remarks in June 2020.
LWV Applauds Election Funding in House Heroes Act
Our democracy depends on an election system that protects voters, poll workers, and the right to vote. The latest House bill does just that.
LWV of Pennsylvania Files Motion to Intervene in New Voter Purge Case
The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania filed a motion to intervene in support of defendants in Judicial Watch v. Boockvar, et al., a case that seeks to forcibly purge tens of thousands of voters in the Philadelphia area.
Arizona Will Not Allow Electronic Signature Collection for Ballot Petitions
A federal judge ruled in Arizonans for Fair Representation v. Hobbs that Arizona cannot permit online signature collection for ballot petitions.
Federal Judge Waives Ballot Witness Requirement in LWV Virginia Case
 A federal judge has ruled in League of Women Voters of Virginia, et al. v. Virginia State Board of Elections that the witness requirement for absentee ballots is waived for the state’s June primary.
LWV of North Dakota Files Lawsuit for Fair Ballot Signature Match Process
The League of Women Voters of North Dakota filed a lawsuit asking the United States District Court of North Dakota to provide relief for voters from the state’s burdensome signature match policy.

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