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In a Break From Partisan Rancor, Ohio Moves to Make Elections More Competitive (News Clips)

12/22/2014

This article originally appeared in the New York Times.By Trip Gabriel COLUMBUS, Ohio — Of 435 House races in November, only a few dozen were…

NC Supreme Court upholds GOP-drawn legislative and congressional districts (News Clips)

12/22/2014

This article originally appeared in The News & Observer.By Anne Blythe

Leagues and Redistricting Reform: Creating Representative Districts (Blog)

7/18/2014

Like the Florida League, Leagues across the country are seeking solutions to the issue of redistricting and gerrymandered Congressional districts.

Florida Decision is Major Victory Against Partisan Gerrymandering (Press Release)

7/11/2014

“This decision gives us a new tool to fight partisan gerrymandering,” said President MacNamara.

Building on Women’s History for a Bright Future (Blog)

3/19/2014

The Oakland League embraces the history of the suffrage movement; we are proud to highlight our history and work during Women’s History Month, but also are committed to improving our community…

Protecting Voters (Article)

6/6/2013

Rooted in the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the League has worked to foster civic engagement and enhance access to the vote since our organization was founded in 1920.

League of Women Voters Announces Key Redistricting Developments (Press Release)

6/5/2013

North Carolina Challenge Goes to Court; Affected Hundreds of Voters in 2012

North Carolina Redistricting Harmed Hundreds of Voters, Elections Officials in 2012 (Blog)

5/30/2013

Next week, a Raleigh court will hear evidence detailing how North Carolina's flawed 2011 redistricting plan was intentionally designed to harm hundreds of voters, especially those living in minority…

[OH] Issue 2 gives redistricting power to the people (News Clips)

10/12/2012

"What Is Issue 2? Issue 2 is a reform effort led by the League of Women Voters, CommonCause Ohio, Ohio Citizen Action, and the NAACP. Issue 2 would take the power over redistricting out of the…

[OH] High Court Tells Ballot Board to Rewrite Issue 2 (News Clips)

9/14/2012

“The Republican-crafted ballot language for state Issue 2 would be ‘fatal’ to the proposal and must be rewritten, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled yesterday. ... The high court sided with Voters First…