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National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

Obama Administration Violating Voting Rights Law (Press Release)

"This is an important voting rights issue that can no longer be ignored," said League President Elisabeth MacNamara.

Letter to President Obama on Failure to Provide Voter Registration Through Federally-Facilitated Health Care Exchanges (Article)

In a letter to President Obama, three of the nation's leading voting rights organizations—Demos, Project Vote, and the League of Women Voters—urged the Administration to come into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) by providing voter registration to eligible persons through the federally-facilitated health benefit exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In the letter, the groups—who have previously won many NVRA-enforcement lawsuits—indicated that they are prepared to seek legal recourse if necessary. The letter follows over two years of advocacy efforts on the part of the organizations regarding ongoing violations of the NVRA. Widely known as the “motor voter” law, the NVRA requires that registration services be offered in tandem with transactions conducted by certain government programs. Its requirements apply to all the health benefit exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

League of Women Voters of Oklahoma Helps Bring State into Compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma recently helped secure a big victory for voters in their state by reaching an agreement with the State Election Board and state agencies ensuring compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Meet the League: Betsy Lawson (Blog)

League members don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. When a problem arises, League members join with others to focus on the challenge and try to solve it.

Celebrating 22 Years of Improved Voter Registration (Blog)

Help us celebrate 22 years of improved voter registration – take our short quiz on the National Voter Registration Act.

Reminiscing: 22 Years after the National Voter Registration Act (Blog)

On May 20, 1993, I watched President Clinton sign the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) into law. The legislation, also known as Motor Voter, was a significant victory for LWV.

How Our Elections Can Work Better for Voters (Blog)

Watch our new video, which outlines five ways to improve our elections.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Former LWVUS Presidents Reflect on 95 Years of Making Democracy Work (Blog)

To mark Women’s History Month and to reflect on the League’s history, we recently spoke with some of our former presidents to hear about their best memories as well as their vision for the future of the League of Women Voters.

Court Strikes Down Unnecessary Voter Barrier in Kobach V. EAC (Press Release)

"Voters should not have to face an obstacle course in order to participate in our democracy," said MacNamara of the victory for voters.

Arguments Today: Federal Voting Protections are Key (Press Release)

Tens of thousands of people could find it harder to vote as Kansas and Arizona seek to impose strict proof of citizenship requirements