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Electing the President

Waiting For Election Results Means the Process is Working (Blog)

It's normal to wish we could just find out results on the night of an election. 

But we're highly unlikely to know the results on election night — and that's good. It means our system is working as it should.

The League of Women Voters of the United States Condemns Violent Rhetoric in Final Days of Campaigning Before Election Day (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the United States denounces any political leaders and candidates using language that invokes violence.

League of Women Voters Condemn Racist and Sexist Rhetoric at Trump Campaign Rally (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the United States condemns the racist and sexist statements made during former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York.

What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? (Blog)

As we confront the challenges posed by the Electoral College and its implications for fair representation, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact stands as a beacon of hope for a more democratic electoral system, one that aligns with the core principles of equality and voter empowerment. 

Empowering Voters on National Voter Registration Day 2024 (Blog)

Leagues hosted 600+ events nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, partnering with public figures and organizations like Cyndi Lauper and the WNBA, going door-to-door to speak to potential voters, and empowering people at libraries, naturalization ceremonies, LUSH stores, and more!

Presidential Debate Bingo (Blog)

Compete to be the first to get "BINGO" while watching the presidential candidate debates!

Biden's Out: What Does This Mean for the Election? (Blog)

On July 21, 2024, President Biden announced he was standing down from running for reelection. Here’s what voters need to know about the current situation and the process in place for the Democratic ticket moving forward.

President Biden Withdraws from Reelection (Press Release)

While a major party’s presumptive nominee withdrawing his presidential candidacy is an extraordinary occurrence, rules and procedures are in place to respond to this development. 

League of Women Voters Statement on Presidential Debates (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement addressing the 2024 presidential debate schedule: 

 

Day in the Life: Attending the New Hampshire Primaries (Blog)

The highly anticipated New Hampshire primary almost always received considerable media attention. The League of Women Voters of the United States and our partners at the National Task Force on Election Crises attended the Granite State’s primaries for the first time to ensure a successful process through some on-ground election observing.