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Voter ID Laws

League Expects to Appeal Photo ID Decision (News Clips)
REPORT: Trends from 2023's Legislative Sessions (Blog)

The legislative landscape of 2023 was a whirlwind of activity, with new laws that both empower and challenge democracy on the fronts of voting rights, reproductive rights, and so much more. Our report "Trends from 2023 Legislative Sessions" shows the ever-changing legislative landscape, shedding light on how things are changing across the country at the state level of government. 

League of Women Voters of Ohio executive director urges people to make a voting plan for the primary (News Clips)

This story was originally published by Ideastream Public Media.

Jen Miller, the executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio joined Ideastream Public Media’s, “Sound of Ideas” show this week to answer questions from voters.

Changes to Ohio's voter ID laws impact students (News Clips)

This opinion was written by Jenny Fisher, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Oxford, OH.

Common Voting Restrictions That Are More Harmful Than You Might Think (Blog)

In 2023, at least 322 bills restricting voting access were introduced in state legislatures nationwide.

Though many of these restrictions may appear simple and easy to comply with, they often have a huge impact on voters with disabilities, people of color, indigenous communities, students, young voters, and older adults. Four common voting restrictions — third-party ballot drop-off restrictions, early voting restrictions, ballot drop-box restrictions, and strict absentee ballot requirements — are particularly devastating.  

What's So Bad About Voter ID Laws? (Blog)

Voter ID laws have long been debated in the United States. While supporters argue that voter photo ID laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud and ensure the integrity of elections, reality tells a different story. Not only do these measures disproportionately impact Black, Native, elderly, and student voters, but they also fail to effectively address any real issues related to election integrity.

Ohio's new voting laws: What you need to know (News Clips)

This article was originally published in The Miami Student.

Recent changes to Ohio’s voting laws put the state among those with the most restrictive voting requirements in the country.

League of Women Voters: Voting law bills make it harder to carry out the right to vote (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published in the Casper Star-Tribune.

The League of Women Voters of Wyoming respond to proposed bills that would make it harder to vote in Wyoming. 

Missouri's League of Women Voters say new election law infringes on freedom of speech (News Clips)

This story was originally published on ozarksfirst.com.

The Missouri League of Women Voters and the Missouri NAACP are suing the state over a new elections law that requires a photo ID to vote. 

Second Lawsuit Filed: Missouri NAACP and League of Women Voters Sue State of Missouri, John Ashcroft over New Voter ID Restrictions (Press Release)

The second lawsuit against the omnibus voter restrictions of HB 1878 seeks to protect Missourians' right to equal protection and the fundamental right to vote.