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Election Day

Experts: Election results may not be known for days (News Clips)

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

For the national results, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said the closer the election, the longer it will take for networks to project a winner. Another factor is the rules governing the counting process vary from state to state.
 

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.

US Elections: 101 (Blog)

Got questions about the different types of elections? What about how to cast your ballot, or who different election workers are? We explain all this and more.

Local View: Safe, accurate elections (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published by The Columbian

Nancy Halvorson, president of the League of Women Voters of Clark County, WA, discusses election security in Clark County, Washington.

Ballot shortages in Mississippi created a problem for democracy on the day of a governor's election (News Clips)

This story was originally published in Associated Press.

Voting rights activists plan to meet next week to discuss legal recourse around restoring fair access to ballots, said Debbie Pantenburg, spokesperson for the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Mississippi.

“Our membership is outraged that the lack of ballots happened in a historically underrepresented region of our state,” Pantenburg said.

She said the league wants Watson to investigate and publish a report detailing how the problems happened.

League of Women Voters Reaches Over 2 Million Voters in 2023 Elections (Press Release)

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, millions of Americans voted in pivotal state and local elections across the country. The League of Women Voters, the oldest voting rights organization reached over two million voters, the most ever for a non-federal election cycle. 

Pro-democracy groups plan to monitor Shasta County election (News Clips)

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

Dora Rose, deputy director of the League of Women Voters of California, will be in Shasta County for the vote. She condemned the county's attempt to get rid of voting machines and spread fear about potential voter fraud.
 

League of Women Voters Empowers Voters with Election Information on Over 20,000 Races and 46,000 Candidates (Press Release)

WASHINGTON – Millions of voters will cast a ballot in state and local elections Tuesday and can turn to the League of Women Voters’ election website, VOTE411.org, for all the election information they need. Throughout 2023, the League of Women Voters provided essential information on an impressive 20,000 races and 46,000 candidates, empowering voters with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.  

Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for Park Board? (Blog)

Parks provide a place to stay active, gather with loved ones, and spend time in nature, improving our quality of life. Those serving on your local park board are vital to preserving the parkland and ensuring that parks continue to meet your needs. 

Election FAQ (Blog)

Election Day doesn't have to be confusing! We're answering some of our most frequently received questions on casting your ballot.