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League of Women Voters Mourns the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Press Release)

9/19/2020

WASHINGTON—League of Women Voters president Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase issued the following joint statement on the passing of Supreme Court…

New York Expands Options for Absentee Voters to Have Their Vote Counted (Press Release)

9/17/2020

A settlement agreement for the November election has been reached, addressing issues brought by LWV of New York State in their July case over the process by which the state counts absentee ballots.

Statement of Voting Rights Advocates in Response to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling (Press Release)

9/17/2020

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that state law allows county bureaus of elections to set up drop boxes and satellite offices to accept mail and absentee ballots.

Pennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Issues (Press Release)

9/14/2020

n response to a lawsuit brought by LWV of Pennsylvania challenging the state’s election procedures, PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance to establish uniform processes across counties…

Federal Judge Decision Establishes Ballot Notice and Cure Process in LWV of Texas Case (Press Release)

9/8/2020

A federal judge ruled that Texas must notify voters if their ballot has been marked for rejection due to a signature match issue and give them an opportunity to confirm their identity and save their…

LWV and NALEO Educational Fund Launch VOTE411 Election Website in Spanish (Press Release)

9/2/2020

The League of Women Voters Education Fund launched the award-winning election website VOTE411.org in Spanish.

Collins v. Adams (Legal Case)

9/1/2020

LWV of Kentucky and co-plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit against Kentucky officials after the legislature enacted a photo ID requirement and failed to expand absentee ballot during the COVID-19…

LWV of Mississippi Files Lawsuit to Ease Absentee Voting Restrictions during COVID-19 (Press Release)

8/27/2020

LWV of Mississippi filed a lawsuit seeking to expand absentee voting, waive the witness and notarization requirements, and set up a notice and cure process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LWV of Ohio Challenges State’s Ban on Additional Ballot Drop Boxes for General Election (Press Release)

8/27/2020

LWV of Ohio filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaRose challenging his unconstitutional August 12 order limiting drop boxes to one per county.

Agreement Waives Ballot Witness Requirement in LWV Virginia Case for November Election (Press Release)

8/21/2020

Parties in LWV of Virginia v. Virginia State Board of Elections have agreed to waive the witness requirement for absentee ballots in the November general election. The agreement was accepted by a…