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This profile was originally published in the Corpus Christi Caller Times.

Upshaw Hawkins is the first Black president of the Corpus Christi chapter of the nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for voting rights across the country, founded more than 100 years ago by the suffragists who helped win women the right to vote.

While we’ve made advancements in expanding voter access, some 30 years later, the fight for voting rights is far from over.

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

Liz Tentarelli, president of the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, said research shows increasing political polarization leads to greater voter interest and turnout.

Ensuring elections are fair and equitable includes maintaining clean and accurate voter rolls. 

The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is a nonpartisan membership organization comprised of state election officials from around the United States who have chosen to opt into ERIC, and the states that do so make up ERIC's funding. At this time, 26 states and Washington, DC, are members. 

This story was originally published in the Sheboygan Press.

Since 2021, volunteers from the League of Women Voters of Sheboygan County have worked with the Sheriff’s Department — which operates the county jail — to help voters register and get a ballot.

This press release was published by Marquis Who's Who.

Dr. Turner has held her role with the League of Women Voters since 2020

This opinion was originally published by the Santa Maria Times.

Virginia Souza from the League of Women Voters Santa Maria Valley wrote about the League's history, mission, and work.

This story originally aired on News4JAX.

A new campaign announced Saturday, called Vote Local Now, is aimed at getting more people to the polls, especially African American voters. It’s spearheaded by the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, along with 904ward and The League of Women Voters.

This op-ed was originally published in the Bucks County Herald.

Cathy Morano from the League of Women Voters of Bucks County, PA, wrote about the League's work as a nonpartisan, grassroots organization.

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

As the municipal primary election fast approaches, there is an urgent push for more voter education in Pennsylvania.