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Absentee Voting

5 Reasons to Have Confidence in Mail-in Voting (Blog)

Voters can trust in the safety and security of the mail-in voting process, regardless of recent politicized claims to the contrary. Here are five reasons why.

Connecticut Groups File Federal Lawsuit to Expand Vote-by-Mail for 2020 Elections Due to COVID-19 (Press Release)

LWV of Connecticut filed a federal lawsuit seeking to make mail-in voting available to every eligible Connecticut voter during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Agreement in New Jersey Lawsuit Will Establish Fair Ballot Signature Match Process for July 7 Primary (Press Release)

Parties in LWV New Jersey v. Way drafted reached an agreement establishing a notice and cure process for vote-by-mail ballots in New Jersey.

Agreement in LWV Minnesota Lawsuit Will Suspend Witness Requirement during COVID-19 (Press Release)

Parties in League of Women Voters of Minnesota Education Fund, et al. v. Simon reached an agreement to suspend the state’s witness requirement for absentee ballots.

LWV of North Dakota Wins Case for Fair Ballot Signature Match (Press Release)

 A federal judge ruled that North Dakota’s process for absentee ballot verification will include a notification and remedy method for voters whose ballots are flagged for rejection due to signature mismatch.

LWV of North Carolina Challenges Burdensome Requirements to Register and Vote in November (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina filed a federal lawsuit challenging several of the state’s registration and voting requirements.

LWV of Louisiana Challenges State’s Election Plan to Better Serve Voters during COVID-19 (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Louisiana filed a federal lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s emergency election plan, which does not provide voters adequate protection during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

LWV of Minnesota Challenges Absentee Ballot Signature Witness Requirement (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Minnesota Education Fund filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s witness requirement for absentee ballot signatures.

LWV of New Jersey & Voting Rights Groups Challenge New Jersey Signature Match Ballot Requirement (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey filed a lawsuit asking for relief for voters from the state’s flawed ballot signature match requirements.

LWV of North Dakota Files Lawsuit for Fair Ballot Signature Match Process (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota filed a lawsuit asking the United States District Court of North Dakota to provide relief for voters from the state’s burdensome signature match policy.