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Judge Won’t Put Fla. Congressional Map on Hold (News Clips)

5/1/2012

"Florida can hold congressional elections under the Legislature's new redistricting map this year, a judge ruled Monday shortly after the Justice Department approved that plan as well as…

Smackdown Your Vote! – League of Women Voters (News Clips)

4/30/2012

“Smackdown Your Vote! is a non-partisan effort supported by World Wrestling Entertainment, League of Women Voters, Rock the Vote, Project Vote Smart... Its purpose is to involve young people in the…

Teenagers Come of Age, Register to Vote (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“Maggie Duncan, Elections Program Manager...of the League of Women Voters said, “In 2008, young voters turned out in higher numbers than in the past. However, less than half of all 18 year olds were…

FL Supreme Court Suggests It Will Take Limited Look at Senate Redistricting Map (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“The court has until May 14 to review the legislature’s second attempt at drawing its redistricting maps and if the court rejects it this time, the justices must propose a fix.”

New Curbs on Voter Registration Could Hurt Obama (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“In Wisconsin, new laws require licensing for anyone who registers someone else to vote, and the rules for licensing vary in the state's 1,800 municipalities. ... “That could mean a volunteer…

Voter ID Law Forum in Duluth [MN] (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Duluth. They say the bill is unconstitutional and reduces the likelihood of people voting. However, the main goal of the forum is to educate…

App Encourages Voting Through Smartphones (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“This innovative election tool made its debut in October 2011. The League of Women Voters in Florida in conjunction with Microsoft Tag and the Supervisors of Elections from various Florida counties…

Ore. League of Women Voters Offers 'Vote411' (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“There is a new cost-free online superstore for Oregon voters seeking ballot information. The League of Women Voters has launched a comprehensive online non-partisan Election Guide throughout the…

Can Cash-Strapped Cities Afford the 2012 Election? (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“‘They're reducing the number of precincts and increasing the number of (voters) per precinct. And they're relying on the fact that people are relying on early voting, and at the same time…

Overcoming Obstacles to Photo ID Laws (News Clips)

4/26/2012

“... Another obstacle to getting the necessary ID is providing the necessary documentation, usually a birth certificate. Many do not have a copy of their birth certificate and obtaining one can be…