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Expanding Voter Access

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.

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.

LWV and NALEO Educational Fund Launch VOTE411 Election Website in Spanish (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters Education Fund launched the award-winning election website VOTE411.org in Spanish.

Collins v. Adams (Legal Case)

LWV of Kentucky and co-plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit against Kentucky officials after the legislature enacted a photo ID requirement and failed to expand absentee ballot during the COVID-19 pandemic

LWV of Ohio Challenges State’s Ban on Additional Ballot Drop Boxes for General Election (Press Release)

LWV of Ohio filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaRose challenging his unconstitutional August 12 order limiting drop boxes to one per county.