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Expanding Voter Access

95 Years after the 19th Amendment – The Fight for Equality and Voting Rights Continue (Blog)

Read President Elisabeth MacNamara's Huffington Post article on the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

95 Years Ago: A Final Step Towards the 19th Amendment and Women’s Right to Vote (Blog)

In 1920, a single vote in the Tennessee legislature guaranteed that the 19th Amendment, securing women the right to vote would, at last, become law.

California League Helps Restore Voting Rights to 60,000 Formerly Incarcerated People (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of California is celebrating a historic voting rights victory: the right to vote is being restored to nearly 60,000 people who had previously been incarcerated.

League Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond (Press Release)

"The League is committed to honoring Julian Bond's legacy in our ongoing work to keep our elections free, fair and accessible for every eligible voter,” said President MacNamara.

League of Women Voters of Oklahoma Helps Bring State into Compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma recently helped secure a big victory for voters in their state by reaching an agreement with the State Election Board and state agencies ensuring compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

50 Years After the Voting Rights Act Became Law, It Needs to be Restored (Blog)

Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, calling the day ''a triumph for freedom." The VRA was an historic achievement that changed America.

Voting Rights Act Marks Fiftieth Anniversary (Press Release)

“The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history,” said President MacNamara.

League Joins Comments to Census Bureau (Article)

The League joined national civil rights, voting rights, labor and criminal justice organizations in submitting comments to the Census Bureau asking that incarcerated persons be counted at their home address, rather than the prison facility they occupy on census day. The League believes that if the Census Bureau modified its residence rule with respect to incarcerated persons, all states and localities will have the opportunity to more accurately and equitably reflect the incarcerated population in their redistricting plans.

Meet the League: Cynthia Sebian-Lander (Blog)

Growing up, one of my biggest influencers was my Grandma Kay who was a member of her local League. Working for the League means honoring her life and continuing to do the great work she did for decades.

Challenge to the Country’s Most Restrictive Voting Law Heads to Court (Blog)

Arguments began on a lawsuit that will determine if the NC legislature violated the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act when it passed the country's most restrictive voting law.