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Expanding Voter Access

League Urges Congress to Protect Voting Rights in COVID-19 Stimulus Package (Legal Document)

Congress must provide states with the funds they need to protect the right to vote amid COVID-19 in the economic stimulus package.

League Urges Adoption of Key Policies Around 2020 Elections Amid COVID-19 Threat (Legal Document)

The League joined over 200 organizations supporting an effort led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights urging federal lawmakers and state elections officials to adopt key policies to ensure both the public’s safety and the orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the current threat posed by COVID-19.

LWV Praises Ohio Recommendation to Postpone In-Person Voting Ahead of Primary Election (Press Release)

We commend Ohio leaders for recommending tomorrow’s in-person primary election be postponed until June and expanding absentee ballot options for all Ohio voters.

LWV Calls on States to Expand Absentee and Mail-in Voting   (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters calls on all states to expand no-excuse absentee voting and mail-in ballots for the duration of the 2020 election cycle.

LWV Fights to Keep Missouri Clean (Blog)

In 2018, voters in Missouri made it clear that transparency, reforming campaign finance, & ending gerrymandering were important steps to be taken in reforming our democracy.

LWV Partners with Grammys Brunch to Promote Voting in 2020 (Press Release)

The League and Family Tree Entertainment are teaming up to promote voting at the 9th Annual Pre-Grammy Managers’ Brunch.

The Voting Rights Act in Action (Blog)

An in-depth look at how the Voting Rights Act has protected voters of color and language-minority voters—and why we need the Voting Rights Advancement Act.

2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog)

Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.

Testimony by Virginia Kase on Voting Rights And Election Administration In America (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase, testified before the U.S. House Committee on House Administration, Subcommittee on Elections on Thursday, October 17, 2019. 

League to Host 500 Events on National Voter Registration Day (Press Release)

On National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), the League will host more than 500 voter registration events in local communities.