Arkansans Urged to Register on National Voter Registration Day (News Clips) 9/19/2022 This article was originally published by Public News Service. Ahead of the general election on November 8, there's an urgent push for voter registration in Arkansas.
MI Groups Say it's Time to Get Ready to Vote in Midterm Elections (News Clips) 9/19/2022 This article was originally published by Public News Service. The midterm elections are coming up on Nov. 8, and advocates are reminding Michiganders to plan now on how, when, and where they will…
Advocates highlight voting access improvements on National Voter Registration Day (News Clips) 9/20/2022 This story originally aired on Spectrum News. On National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide effort to get eligible voters registered to vote, Erica Smitka, deputy director of the League of Women…
Beyond the Ballot: League of Women Voters of Athens County Defends, Advocates for Democracy (News Clips) 11/9/2022 This profile was originally published by The Post. The League of Women Voters of Athens County had already made its impact on local races prior to voters making their way to the polls and casting…
Who are the Tennesseans who don't vote? (News Clips) 11/22/2022 This episode originally aired on WPLN News. Tennessee has historically had low voter turnout. Today, we're talking about a few of the reasons behind those numbers.
Want a more representative democracy? Reform CT's redistricting process (News Clips) 1/31/2023 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.
Opinion | League of Women Voters: Voting is self care, not a chore (News Clips) 2/23/2023 This opinion was originally published by the Daily Journal. I am a first-year college student. I have declared two majors, a minor, and a certificate. I am an honors student, working for my…
League of Women Voters on the Ground Getting Voters Ready (News Clips) 3/15/2023 This story was originally published in Generations Magazine. There is no “right” age to give back to your community. But for members of the League of Women Voters (LWV)—50 state League (and the…
Advocacy Groups launch campaign to encourage more Black voters to 'Vote Local Now' (News Clips) 3/18/2023 This story originally aired on News4JAX. A new campaign announced Saturday, called Vote Local Now, is aimed at getting more people to the polls, especially African American voters. It’s spearheaded…
Voter Registration Rates Highest in 20 Years (News Clips) 5/17/2023 This story was originally published by Public News Service. Liz Tentarelli, president of the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, said research shows increasing political polarization leads to…