coronavirus

LWVUS has actively been supporting additional measures for inclusion in the next emergency funding stimulus bills related to the coronavirus. 

The League sent a memo to Congress urging them to include policies in the next COVID-19 stimulus bill that that will protect our elections, protect all families regardless of immigration status, and re-classify the District of Columbia, while continuing to help families, communities, and workers facing hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In these times of uncertainty and physical distancing, standing together with our communities is more important than ever.

Organizations give insights on how they are continuing advocacy work amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

VOTE411 now has everything you need to know about election changes during COVID-19—in both English and Spanish. 

LWV of Ohio challenges the cumbersome vote-by-mail process in one month’s time will prevent thousands of eligible citizens from casting a ballot in the state's primary.

Local elections officials are in a unique position to take steps—right now—to protect voters’ rights and address voters’ safety concerns.

Today the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin filed litigation in federal court seeking to protect the rights of self-quarantining voters who cannot safely obtain a witness signature on their mail-in ballot during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The League calls on Congress to include at least $2 billion for election funding in COVID-19 (cornoavirus) stimulus package

LWVUS sent a memo to the U.S. House and Senate urging them to support policies for communities, families, and workers experiencing hardship during the coronavirus pandemic on March 13, 2020. LWVUS has also continued to join with partners on letters to the Congress during this time.