Utah

Republicans take the teeth out of redistricting initiative and divide communities of interest.

In November of 2018, voters passed ballot initiatives in three states to curb gerrymandering by reforming the redistricting process. Four years later, as redistricting battles once again sweep the nation, it’s time to look back at what those initiatives accomplished, and what still needs to be done. 

Proposition 4 promises an independent redistricting commission to draw lines for electoral districts: those in power will no longer shape their districts and choose their voters.

In states across the country, the League is working to put the power to draw lines in the hands of the people, not politicians.

Utah was the second territory to grant women the right to vote in 1870. Like it or not, polygamy did play a part in suffrage in Utah.

VWith the Massachusetts gubernatorial election just nine months away, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts has launched the “Dear Future Governor” Student Video Contest,” an opportunity for

When she attended a training session by Real Women Run last year, Karen Peterson wanted to learn how to help friends who were seeking political office.

"I thank the League of Women Voters of Utah for an informative website, www.lwvutah.org, especially its Voters Guide."

Marilyn A. O'Dell, co-president League of Women Voters of Utah: "Because of these vital benefits, the League of Women Voters supports ACA and aims to inform Utahns about its pivotal impact on their lives."