Celebrate National Voter Registration Day! (Blog) 9/23/2014 Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide effort to register hundreds of thousands of voters on one single day. Here are three simple steps YOU can take to be a part of today’s voter…
Four Reasons Why We’re Excited About National Voter Registration Day 2014 (Blog) 8/6/2014 Our favorite holiday is coming! Here are some reasons why this year’s National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) will be the biggest ever.
Illinois Suffrage at 17: Successful Youth Voter Registration in Greater Rockford (Blog) 3/27/2014 A new law in Illinois allows 17-years-olds to vote in the primary election if they'll be 18 in time for the November general election. Following passage of the law, the League of Women Voters of…
Your Voice Matters: Talk About Voting (Positive Peer Pressure!) (Blog) 11/2/2018 People are social creatures - and studies have shown that talking about voting makes people more likely to vote. So talk about voting to your friends and family!
What is a Runoff Election? (Blog) 11/16/2022 What does it mean when a state goes into a runoff election? We break it down.
Leagues Working for Civics Education (Blog) 5/9/2023 Civic education and involvement are key to a healthy American democracy. Included are stories from states across the country about the importance of civic engagement and the work that they are doing…
The League of Women Voters Champions a Democracy Where All Can Confidently Participate (News Clips) 11/17/2022 This interview was originally published in Noozhawk. LWV of Santa Barbara seeks to empower voters and defend democracy.
Four Reasons To Watch the Debates (Blog) 9/20/2016 The entire House of Representatives and dozens of US Senate and Governor’s races will be decided in November, along with our next President. If you’…
5 Ways You Can Celebrate Constitution Day (Blog) 9/15/2014 There's no better way to honor Constitution Day than by celebrating the vote – the very cornerstone of our democracy!
Why This Mom Chooses the League (Blog) 5/7/2015 Mother's Day is the day to honor all of the moms who balance motherhood with being an active citizen, therefore ensuring our kids – and our communities – have the tools they need to be smart voters…