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LWV of Arizona Joins Federal Lawsuit in Support of Electronic Signature Collection (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Arizona filed an amicus brief in Arizonans for Fair Representation v. Hobbs, asking the state to permit online signature collection for ballot petitions via the state’s online system candidates for federal and state office use to collect signatures for nominating petitions.

League Supports H.Res 908, Denouncing Asian American discrimination (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter drafted on behalf of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), the Democracy Initiative, and more than 150 undersigned organizations to denounce the continued increase in racist attacks and discrimination against the Asian American community.

League Joins Efforts to Support Funding in 4th COVID-19 Stimulus (Legal Document)

LWVUS has actively been supporting additional measures for inclusion in the next emergency funding stimulus bills related to the coronavirus. 

LWV Virginia Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters During COVID-19 (Press Release)

With the increased demand for absentee ballots due to COVID-19, the witness requirement presents a burden for voters’ health and safety. 

League Calls on Congress to Provide Additional Stimulus Funding Related to COVID-19 (Legal Document)

The League sent a memo to Congress urging them to include policies in the next COVID-19 stimulus bill that that will protect our elections, protect all families regardless of immigration status, and re-classify the District of Columbia, while continuing to help families, communities, and workers facing hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

LWV of Ohio Files Lawsuit to Challenging Ohio’s ‘New’ Primary (Press Release)

LWV of Ohio challenges the cumbersome vote-by-mail process in one month’s time will prevent thousands of eligible citizens from casting a ballot in the state's primary.

10 Things Elections Officials Can Do to Safeguard Our Elections This Spring, Summer, and Fall (Blog)

Local elections officials are in a unique position to take steps—right now—to protect voters’ rights and address voters’ safety concerns.

COVID-19 Stimulus Package Falls Short of Adequate Election Funding (Press Release)

The $400 million included in this third relief deal is a mere fraction of what is needed for all voters to safely cast their ballot with confidence this November.

LWV Wisconsin Challenges Witness Signature Requirement for Absentee Ballots (Press Release)

Today the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin filed litigation in federal court seeking to protect the rights of self-quarantining voters who cannot safely obtain a witness signature on their mail-in ballot during the COVID-19 pandemic.

League Demands Funding for Elections in COVID-19 Stimulus Package (Press Release)

The League calls on Congress to include at least $2 billion for election funding in COVID-19 (cornoavirus) stimulus package