The Three-Fifths Compromise and the Electoral College (Blog) 4/8/2025 This block reviews the racist origins of the Electoral College and why it still hurts Black Americans and other communities of color to this day.
A Snapshot of LWV's 2024 Election Impact (Blog) 11/20/2024 In every election — federal or local, competitive or (seemingly) clear-cut, invigorating or exhausting — Leagues empower voters and defend democracy.The 2024 election was no exception.
Waiting For Election Results Means the Process is Working (Blog) 11/5/2024 It's normal to wish we could just find out results on the night of an election. But we're highly unlikely to know the results on election night — and that's good. It means our system is working…
US Elections: 101 (Blog) 11/1/2024 Got questions about the different types of elections? What about how to cast your ballot, or who different election workers are? We explain all this and more.
Bringing My Toddlers to the Polls (Blog) 10/30/2024 Bringing a toddler to the polls is not for the faint of heart. I do it anyway because I want them to see democracy and voting in action — even if they spend part of our trip trying unsuccessfully to…
Your Election Bill of Rights: What Every Voter Should Know (Blog) 10/24/2024 Voting is one of the most important ways we can shape our future and reinforce our democratic principles. But sometimes the process can feel intimidating. One way to feel more confident when you go…
VOTE411's Guide to Voting Like a Gen Z-er (Blog) 10/8/2024 VOTE411.org, our one-stop-shop for election information, just turned 18. That means if we choose to personify her — and clearly, we do — she's a Gen Z-er of voting age. And she's got some advice for…
Vice Presidential Debate Bingo (Blog) 9/25/2024 Even when they're stressful, debates are essential opportunities for the public to hear directly from the people vying for their votes. Voters deserve to hear what Governor Tim Walz and Senator…
What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? (Blog) 9/23/2024 As we confront the challenges posed by the Electoral College and its implications for fair representation, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact stands as a beacon of hope for a more…
Empowering Voters on National Voter Registration Day 2024 (Blog) 9/20/2024 Leagues hosted 600+ events nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, partnering with public figures and organizations like Cyndi Lauper and the WNBA, going door-to-door to speak to…
