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Election Protection

League Calls on Congress to Provide Additional Stimulus Funding Related to COVID-19 (Legal Document)

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.

10 Things Elections Officials Can Do to Safeguard Our Elections This Spring, Summer, and Fall (Blog)

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

LWV Ohio Files Amicus Brief in Ohio Primary Election Case (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Ohio filed an amicus brief in the case Ex Rel. Ohio Democratic Party v. Frank LaRose. The case concerns when and how to conduct Ohio’s rescheduled primary election in light of last week’s postponement due to COVID-19.

To Avoid Voter Confidence Erosion, Ensure Election Security (Blog)

LWVCT's Carol Reimers joined CT SOS Denise Merrill,  Rep. Jim Himes, & UConn Center for Voting Tech.'s Alex Russell to raise awareness on election security. 

Daily Herald: Voter leagues helping DuPage clerk prepare for potentially historic turnout in 2020 (News Clips)

Leagues in Illinois are mobilizing to recruit polling station judges needed to run elections in 2020. All seven League of Women Voters chapters in DuPage County are helping the clerk's office recruit up to 4,000 judges it expects to need to run elections next March and November.

Mueller Report Reveals Urgent Need for Election Security   (Press Release)

The Mueller report makes it clear: Congress should pass the For the People Act  to modernize our elections and increase transparency.

LWVNC Celebrates Board of Elections Call for New Election in District 9 (Press Release)

The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) unanimously voted to hold a new election for the 9th Congressional district. This decision comes after claims involving absentee voter manipulation arose following the 2018 midterm election.

4 Key Elements of HR1 (Blog)

Congress could make history with HR1, a comprehensive package of democracy reforms. We have been working to ensure that it strengthens voting rights.

North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release)

LWV of North Carolina supports the Board of Elections’ decision to delay certification of the results of the 9th Congressional District election until a thorough investigation has been conducted.

VIDEO: Stories from the Field - Georgia Election Protection (Blog)

Every Election Day, we participate in election protection to ensure that voters are treated fairly. Watch our video to hear stories from real voters on Election Day.