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2012 Election

Election 2012: Oakland [CA] schools get out the youth vote (News Clips)

"Last week, a group of boisterous teenagers marched down to a ballot box a few blocks from their school. The first-time voter contingent and their sign-holding supporters whooped and chanted all the way to the Alameda County Courthouse, eliciting friendly toots from passing cars. ... At Encinal High in Alameda, representatives from the League of Women Voters and the Alameda County Registrar of Voters have come to speak to students about civil rights and the importance of voting, and to register those who are 18 or about to turn 18."

Victims of Hurricane Sandy Struggle to Vote on Election Day (News Clips)

"But the [NY] DOE’s website is of little use to people without power. ... That’s why groups like the League of Women Voters spent all day Monday fielding calls from people unable to get online or even get through to the DOE’s busy phone lines to find out where their stations were moved to or if they are eligible for a shuttle ride. “We are available for voters who don’t have Internet or power,” said the league’s New York City president, Ashton Stewart. “Our people power is minimal, but we’ve been keeping our four phone lines engaged all day, just letting people know where their nearest poll site is

Be sure to vote today (News Clips)

"The Homewood-Flossmoor Area [IL] League of Women Voters encourages everyone to be a part of this important election. The outcome of Election 2012 will affect everyone’s job, health care, energy costs and security."

Voting Queue Etiquette: Hey, Buddy, That's Out Of Line! (News Clips)

"For most of us, Election Day marks a welcome end to months of relentless political ads and partisan bickering. You show up at your polling place, run the gantlet of sign-wielding campaign volunteers, and join your fellow Americans in long lines that inch toward the voting booth."

League of Women Voters offer election hotline (News Clips)

"The League of Women Voters is offering a hotline for people who have questions on election. ,,, The Lee County [FL] chapter is teaming with WGCU Public Television for it's call center."

Voting and Hurricane Sandy – Updates For Affected States (Blog)

Last week we shared updates on changes in voting procedures in the many states affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Arming Voters with Information Best Defense Against Confusion (Press Release)
No vote, no voice (News Clips)

"The League of Women Voters of Alabama encourages you to cast an informed vote on the proposed statewide constitutional amendments and, in some counties, additional local amendments as well."

League of Women Voters of New York State and DoSomething.org to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell (News Clips)

"League of Women Voters of New York State, an organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, and DoSomething.org, an organization for young people and social change, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square on Election Day. ... In honor of the occasion, Sally Robinson, President, League of Women Voters of New York State, andNaomi Hirabayashi, CMO, DoSomething.org will ring the Opening Bell. ... A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx."

League of Women Voters Cass County observe polls (News Clips)

" League of Women Voters Cass County, who volunteered to be media watchers for the Pharos-Tribune for the election, have been observing vote centers since polls opened last Thursday.  The league monitored vote centers Thursday, Friday and Saturday, by filling out a questionnaire and will continue through Tuesday evening."