Press Releases

The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the National Voter Registration Act.

North Carolina Challenge Goes to Court; Affected Hundreds of Voters in 2012

“We were disappointed that the President failed to mention climate change as one of the causes of extreme weather," said President MacNamara.

The League once again calls on the President and the nation's new elections commission to make bold changes to make elections free, fair and accessible.

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voter of the U.S.

“Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.

Today, the League expressed disappointment with the Obama Administration for missing a key deadline to set industrial carbon pollution standards for new power plants.

Coalition to President Obama and Secretary Kerry: Pipeline is Not in National Interest

“Restrictions on the use of the national voter registration application form like those by Arizona make it much more difficult to register eligible citizens to vote,” Elisabeth MacNamara said.

This case puts independent voter registration drives, like those conducted by the League, squarely in the crosshairs of those that want to restrict access to political participation and voting.