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Educating Voters

Senators Durbin, Nelson Statement on the Department of Justice's Challenge of Florida’s New Voting Law (News Clips)

“United States Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) each released the following statements today after the U.S. Department of Justice filed papers in court challenging portions of Florida’s new voting law.”

Department of Justice Seeks Trial on Florida's 'Voter Suppression' Law (News Clips)

“On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced it will seek a trial regarding Florida’s controversial elections law overhaul, passed last year by the state Legislature. ... A court in Tallahassee is also currently considering a challenge to the law by the League of Women Voters of Florida, Rock the Vote, Florida PIRG, and others.”

League of Women Voters Partners with O'Connor House (News Clips)

“The League of Women Voters Sedona-Verde Valley has been chosen as a Sector Partner for the O'Connor House Centennial Voter Engagement Project and its goal to move Arizona to the "top states" in informed voter participation.”

Every Vet Must Vote (News Clips)

 “I found the League of Women Voters’ Education Fund website, www.vote411.org, to be an easy and incredibly useful place to learn when primary elections or caucuses will be held in your state, how to register, where to vote, even information for those serving now in the military or travelling overseas during an election.”
 

Contest about Why Voting Matters (News Clips)

 “In celebration of February Youth Voter Month, the League of Women Voters of Larimer County [CO] hosted a contest for high school students...to offer thoughts about why they look forward to voting.”
 

Don't Put Up Roadblocks to Registering Voters (News Clips)

“Community voter registration drives serve a public purpose. They help get more people to the polls. In theory, at least, something considered a good thing ... That's where groups, such as the League of Women Voters... come in. We should encourage their efforts, not discourage them, while still making sure this vital job gets done right.”

You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Vote (News Clips)

 

Florida Restricts Independent Voter Registration Drives
“... The state has imposed new rules restricting third-party voter registration drives, which are so onerous that Rock the Vote, the League of Women Voters and the Florida Public Interest Research Group Education Fund have had to suspend their volunteer-led programs.”
 

South Carolina Considering Bill that Would Drive League of Women Voters Out of Palmetto State (News Clips)

 “Last year, the Florida legislature passed a bill enacting requirements for groups conducting voter registration drives so onerous that even the League of Women Voters were forced to pull out of the state. Sensible individuals would see this episode as a cautionary tale. South Carolina legislators view it instead as a how-to guide.”
 

League Helps Cut Through Campaign Rhetoric (News Clips)

 In election year, county chapter proves to be useful tool for voters
“Want to hear local candidates face off on the issues? Read a nonpartisan analysis of initiatives on the state ballot? Learn more about foreign-policy issues? If your answer is yes, learning about the League of Women Voters might be a good first step.”
 

Blocking the Vote (News Clips)

“... Elisabeth MacNamara, the president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, says, “The fact that this is being touted as a way of making the system more secure ... is just a false argument.”