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Expanding Voter Access

League calls for Congressional Leadership to expand D.C. Rights and Statehood (Legal Document)

Earlier this week, LWVUS signed onto a letter addressing Congressional leadership on the deployment of federal troops to the District of Columbia against protestors. 

New York Times: Covid-19 Changed How We Vote. It Could Also Change Who Votes. (News Clips)

COVID-19 is causing a shift in how elections will be held. 

REUTERS: Georgia's election mess offers a stark warning for November (News Clips)

Georgia's primary election raises several concerns for the general election.

LWV of North Carolina Challenges Burdensome Requirements to Register and Vote in November (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina filed a federal lawsuit challenging several of the state’s registration and voting requirements.

Honoring the 27th Anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act (Blog)

Very much like life, there have been challenges often, but with each test, the NVRA has uncovered valuable lessons on how to remain standing.

LWV of Louisiana Challenges State’s Election Plan to Better Serve Voters during COVID-19 (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Louisiana filed a federal lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s emergency election plan, which does not provide voters adequate protection during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

LWV of Minnesota Challenges Absentee Ballot Signature Witness Requirement (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of Minnesota Education Fund filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s witness requirement for absentee ballot signatures.

VOTE411.org Wins Webby People's Voice Award for Best Government & Civil Innovation Website (Press Release)

VOTE411 named Best Government & Civil Innovation Website in the 24th Annual Webby People’s Voice Awards

LWV of New Jersey & Voting Rights Groups Challenge New Jersey Signature Match Ballot Requirement (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey filed a lawsuit asking for relief for voters from the state’s flawed ballot signature match requirements.

LWV Applauds Election Funding in House Heroes Act (Press Release)

Our democracy depends on an election system that protects voters, poll workers, and the right to vote. The latest House bill does just that.