Georgia

The League of Women Voters grieves the murders of the eight individuals who were killed on Tuesday, March 16th, and the countless other AAPI lives that have been tragically taken as a result of racially motivated violence. 

Senator Warnock's historic win in Georgia highlights how voter suppression disproportionately impacts voters of color.

Celina Stewart spoke with The 19th about voting rights bills and priorities in statehouses across the country.

Today, there is a critical runoff election in Georgia! Two US Senate seats that will determine control of the Senate and a Public Service Commissioner position are on the ballot. 

LWVUS joined an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court supporting LGBTQI+ employees arguing their termination for sexual orientation violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Supreme Court  rules that sexual orientation and gender identity are included in Title VII's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex.

Georgia's primary election raises several concerns for the general election.

LWV of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit to stop an unjust voter purge from taking effect.

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.

The decision to keep polling places open in Randolph County is a victory for African American voters. But in 2018, it should never have been an issue.