League of Women Voters Responds to President Trump’s Address (Press Release) 1/9/2019 What will keep our nation secure is not a wall, but a comprehensive immigration plan executed through a fully funded government.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Partisan Gerrymander Challenges (Press Release) 1/4/2019 The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to North Carolina’s 2016 congressional redistricting plan, one of the most egregious partisan gerrymanders in U.S. history.
North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release) 12/7/2018 LWV of North Carolina supports the Board of Elections’ decision to delay certification of the results of the 9th Congressional District election until a thorough investigation has been conducted.
Democracy Wins at the Ballot Box with Voting Rights Expansion in 2018 Midterms (Press Release) 11/8/2018 The League celebrates 2018 midterms voting rights victories in Florida, Maryland, and Michigan. When it came to issues of elections, voters overwhelmingly selected to expand voting rights.
League Celebrates Record Number of Women Elected in 2018 (Press Release) 11/7/2018 Expected Historic Voter Turnout in Record-Setting Midterm Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Americans elected more female candidates to…
384,000 Arizona Voters at Risk of Disenfranchisement (Press Release) 9/21/2018 Arizonans who recently updated their address with the Motor Vehicles Division may not have had their voter registration updated. Now is the time for voters to check their registration…
League Stands Up for Arizona Voters in Court (Press Release) 9/11/2018 The League of Women Voters of Arizona filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Secretary of State for violating the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
LWV Applauds Decision to Keep Polling Places Open in Majority Black County (Press Release) 8/24/2018 The decision to keep polling places open in Randolph County is a victory for African American voters. But in 2018, it should never have been an issue.
VOTE411.org Hits 1 Million Users in 2018 (Press Release) 7/30/2018 This month the election information website VOTE411.org surpassed expectations and hit the 1 million user milestone before primary elections are complete.
Highly Partisan Immigration Legislation Goes Down in Flames (Press Release) 6/27/2018 The House of Representatives today in a 121-301 vote rejected the Ryan Compromise immigration legislation.