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League Calls on Senate to Hold For the People Act Hearing (Legal Document)

The League sent a memo to the U.S. Senate calling for a hearing on the For the People Act. 

U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog)

U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people. 

Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog)

Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill that the House plans to take up in January. 

Michigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracy (Blog)

This past Election day, Michigan voters approved Proposals 2 and 3, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding access to the polls.

Democracy Wins at the Ballot Box with Voting Rights Expansion in 2018 Midterms (Press Release)

The League celebrates 2018 midterms voting rights victories in Florida, Maryland, and Michigan. When it came to issues of elections, voters overwhelmingly selected to expand voting rights.

North Carolina’s Restrictive Election Law Approved by Federal Court (Press Release)

“This decision sends a dangerous signal to voters across the country, one the League is prepared to fight at every opportunity,” said President MacNamara.

Obama Commits to Improve Voting, Expand Participation (Press Release)

"The League is pleased to have the power of the presidency behind reforms that lower barriers to voters and help us work toward a more perfect democracy," said President MacNamara.

Ohio is at it Again, Restricting Popular Voting Methods Ahead of a Major Election (Blog)

In the last two weeks, four anti-voter provisions became law in Ohio. Read our guest blog from the League of Women Voters of Ohio on these election changes and how they're keeping voters informed.

Voter Suppression in North Carolina: What’s happening and what it means for our country (Blog)

Early this month, a plethora of voter suppression bills  were introduced by members of the North Carolina Legislature. If passed, the consequences would be dire.

El Paso [TX] voters back leaders' vision for city (News Clips)

"'El Paso is not alone in low voter turnout, because Texas also lags behind other states,' said Linda Krefting, president of the Texas League of Women Voters... 'The states that have consistently high voter turnout have voter-friendly election procedures, and the Texas Legislature could adopt comparable procedures,' Krefting said. 'Same day voter registration which allows voters to register on election day is common in states with consistently high voter turnout.' ... 'Texas needs to make sure that voter registration at DPS offices is simplified and registrations are processed appropriately.'"