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What is "One Person, One Vote?" (Blog)

When redistricting is done fairly, each person’s vote is equal to every other person’s because their districts are drawn in ways that accurately represent the voting power of the people within them…

San Luis Obispo County Citizens for Good Government v. County of San Luis Obispo (Legal Case)

The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County (LWV SLO) intervened after the county’s Board of Supervisors enacted a map favoring Republicans.

League of Women Voters of New York v. Kosinski (Legal Case)

The League of Women Voters of New York and its co-plaintiffs sued to move New York’s primary election from June 28, 2022, to August 23, 2022.

Want a more representative democracy? Reform CT's redistricting process (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published in the CT Mirror. LWVCT president Laura Smits co-wrote this opinion about the importance of fair maps in Connecticut.

South Dakota Federal Court Strikes Down Residency Requirement for Ballot Initiatives (Press Release)

In a victory for South Dakotans, a law that places a 30-day residency requirement for ballot initiative petition circulators has been permanently enjoined by a federal court.

11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

Allison Riggs Appointed to North Carolina Court of Appeals, Steps Down from Service as LWVUS Board Member (Press Release)

Thursday, LWVUS board member Allison Riggs was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals as an associate judge, stepping down from service as a board member of the League.

League of Women Voters of Tennessee v. Davidson County Election Commission (Legal Case)

LWV Tennessee sought an emergency injunction after Davidson County issued residents incorrect ballots during early voting

LWV Watches Oral Arguments in SCOTUS Racial Vote Dilution Case, Merrill v. Milligan (Press Release)

LWVUS and LWV of Alabama stood in solidarity with Alabama voters in Merrill v. Milligan as it was heard before the US Supreme Court. Both Leagues had previously submitted an amicus brief in support…

State Legislature Seeks Unchecked Power over Elections in Moore v. Harper (Blog)

A dangerous theory known as the “independent state legislature doctrine" argues that state legislatures have unconditional power to legislate on election issues and cannot be reviewed by any…