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Press Releases

Press Releases
LWV Statement on President Trump Testing Positive for COVID-19
The League wishes President Trump and the First Lady a safe and speedy recovery.
LWV of South Carolina Files Lawsuit to Establish Fair Ballot Absentee Signature Procedures
LWV of South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s Election Commission, asking the court to establish a notice and cure process for absentee ballots flagged for rejection due to a missing signature.
LWV of Texas Sues Governor over Ballot Drop Off Location Restrictions
LWV of Texas filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his proclamation that would dramatically limit options for Texas voters seeking to hand-deliver their completed absentee ballots for this fall’s election.
Federal Judge Upholds Montana Governor’s Directive Expanding Mail Voting
A federal court has upheld Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s directive allowing the state’s counties to proceed with conducting vote-by-mail elections this November.
League of Women Voters of Michigan and Five Local Leagues Intervene in Lawsuit over Voter Purges
Today, a federal judge permitted LWV of Michigan and five local Leagues to intervene in support of the State in Daunt v. Benson, a federal lawsuit concerning voter purges.
Judge Rules That Census Must Not be Rushed in Victory for Civil Rights Groups, Civic Organizations, and Local Governments
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered the Trump administration to halt its rush to end the 2020 Census, extending deadline for counting to October 31. 
LWV Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process
Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.
LWV of Arkansas Files Lawsuit for Fair Signature Match Process on Absentee Ballots
LWV of Arkansas filed a lawsuit in federal court asking that the state offer a notice and cure process for voters whose ballots are marked for rejection due to signature-related issues.
National Voter Registration Day is More Critical Than Ever in 2020
League members and volunteers will be hosting more than 850 registration events and virtual activations September 22.
Ruling Provides Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting in November
A federal court in Wisconsin gave voters a back-up option to receive mail-in absentee ballots online or via email when they do not receive their previously-requested ballot in the mail in time for the November 3 general election.

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