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Expanding Voter Access

Voting Rights History is Black History (Blog)

As we celebrate Black history and commemorate many great leaders — both the known and unsung heroes of our time — we must also remember that the struggle to protect voting rights continues.

League Of Women Voters Partners With Lyft To Get Out The Vote In 2022 (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters and Lyft today announced a partnership to provide access to transportation to the polls on Election Day.

League Launches Historic Midterm Voter Registration Campaigns (Blog)

With the first primary elections of 2022 taking place, League of Women Voters volunteer teams are launching three major national initiatives: our Youth Voter Registration and New Citizens Voter Registration programs, as well as a new program designed to reach returning citizens. 

Celebrate Our 102nd Birthday With Action (Blog)

On February 14, the League of Women Voters turns 102, marking over a century of empowering voters and defending democracy. Some may celebrate their birthday with surprise parties — but as the midterms approach, new district maps are released, and voting rights are still on the line -- we're celebrating our birthday through action. 

League calls on Congress to remain focused on the fight against racial discrimination in voting (Legal Document)

The League joined LCCHR and over 50 groups on a letter to Majority Leader Schumer which urged him to remain focused on the core issue of racial discrimination in voting. 

League Joins letter to Biden Administration following Summit for Democracy   (Legal Document)

The League joined over 80 major organizations calling on the Biden Administration to involve civil society organizations in the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action and 2022 in-person Summit.

POLITICO - Sinema’s stand and its ripple effect on women’s rights (News Clips)

This story was part of the "Women Rule" newsletter, where LWV CEO Virginia Kase Solomón was quoted. Originally published by Politico.

LWV of Texas Sends Letter to Texas SOS Requesting Voter Registration Forms (Press Release)

LWV of Texas and Campaign Legal Center sent a letter to Texas Secretary of State John Scott in response to his office’s practice of severely limiting voter registration forms provided to voter registration organizations in the state — in violation of the National Voter Registration Act.

LWVUS Supports House Vote on HR5746 Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (Legal Document)

LWVUS urges all  House Representatives to vote for the legislation HR 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, and move it to the Senate for immediate consideration and debate.

3 Takeaways from the Biden Administration's Speech on Voting Rights (Blog)

Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris responded to a year of advocacy, including thousands of letters to members of Congress, hundreds of activist arrests, and countless calls to deliver on federal voting rights in a speech in Atlanta, Georgia.