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Democracy is Worth Waiting For (Blog)

This year, we are going to have to wait for democracy to run its course. We need to allow time for every vote to be counted accurately and completely.

LWV of Arizona Joins Case Supporting Navajo Nation Voting Rights (Press Release)

LWV of Arizona filed a friend of the court brief in the federal court case, Yazzie v. Hobbs, which asks the state to count ballots received from reservations if they are postmarked for Election Day and received within 10 days.

Federal Judge Blocks Attempt to Undermine New Jersey’s Plan for a Safe Election (Press Release)

A federal judge ruled in Trump v. Murphy that election provisions allowing election officials to begin canvassing vote-by-mail ballots 10 days before Election Day and allowing ballots without a postmark to be counted if received within 48-hours of the election do not violate federal law.

LWV of Alabama Files in Support of Case to Ease Absentee Ballot Requirements (Press Release)

LWV of Alabama filed an amicus brief in People First of Alabama v. Merrill, which seeks to ease absentee ballot requirements and mandate curbside voting. The case is now pending in the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

LWV of South Carolina Files Lawsuit to Establish Fair Ballot Absentee Signature Procedures (Press Release)

LWV of South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s Election Commission, asking the court to establish a notice and cure process for absentee ballots flagged for rejection due to a missing signature.

LWV Statement on President Trump Testing Positive for COVID-19 (Press Release)

The League wishes President Trump and the First Lady a safe and speedy recovery.

LWV of Texas Sues Governor over Ballot Drop Off Location Restrictions (Press Release)

LWV of Texas filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his proclamation that would dramatically limit options for Texas voters seeking to hand-deliver their completed absentee ballots for this fall’s election.

Federal Judge Upholds Montana Governor’s Directive Expanding Mail Voting (Press Release)

A federal court has upheld Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s directive allowing the state’s counties to proceed with conducting vote-by-mail elections this November.

League Demands U.S. Senate Put Americans Before Supreme Court Vacancy (Legal Document)

LWVUS President, Deborah Turner, and CEO, Virginia Kase sent a memo to the U.S. Senate urging them to prioritize American families hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic over the pending U.S. Supreme Court nominee.

LWV of Arkansas Files Lawsuit for Fair Signature Match Process on Absentee Ballots (Press Release)

LWV of Arkansas filed a lawsuit in federal court asking that the state offer a notice and cure process for voters whose ballots are marked for rejection due to signature-related issues.