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Expanding Voter Access

Federal Judge Upholds Montana Governor’s Directive Expanding Mail Voting (Press Release)

A federal court has upheld Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s directive allowing the state’s counties to proceed with conducting vote-by-mail elections this November.

LWV Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process (Press Release)

Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.

Ruling Provides Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting in November (Press Release)

A federal court in Wisconsin gave voters a back-up option to receive mail-in absentee ballots online or via email when they do not receive their previously-requested ballot in the mail in time for the November 3 general election.

National Voter Registration Day is More Critical Than Ever in 2020 (Press Release)

League members and volunteers will be hosting more than 850 registration events and virtual activations September 22.

League of Women Voters Mourns the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Press Release)
Statement of Voting Rights Advocates in Response to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling (Press Release)

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that state law allows county bureaus of elections to set up drop boxes and satellite offices to accept mail and absentee ballots.

New York Expands Options for Absentee Voters to Have Their Vote Counted (Press Release)

A settlement agreement for the November election has been reached, addressing issues brought by LWV of New York State in their July case over the process by which the state counts absentee ballots.

Pennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Issues (Press Release)

n response to a lawsuit brought by LWV of Pennsylvania challenging the state’s election procedures, PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance to establish uniform processes across counties for counting mail-in ballots.

Knowing the Difference: Voting Absentee vs. By Mail (Blog)

This year, more Americans than ever will be using these methods to vote in upcoming elections, and so it is important to understand the similarities and differences between the two.

Federal Judge Decision Establishes Ballot Notice and Cure Process in LWV of Texas Case (Press Release)

A federal judge ruled that Texas must notify voters if their ballot has been marked for rejection due to a signature match issue and give them an opportunity to confirm their identity and save their ballot from rejection.