@LWV

Seeking to improve government and impact public policies through education & advocacy. Also at @LWVEdFund & @VOTE411 for elections info!

 Washington, DC
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While presidential elections make big news nationwide and even globally, the US has elections every year. In even-numbered years between presidential elections, Americans have the chance to make their voice heard in the midterm elections. lwv.org/blog/what-are-midter…
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No thrones. No crowns. No kings. Just millions of us with ballots, voices, and absolutely no interest in being ruled. Find your No Kings event, vote early, and remind every politician who they work for: us. TODAY, we turn out! nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=lwv #VoteEarlyOnNoKings

No Kings

For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're...

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Today, the District Court of Maryland entered an order to permanently block a USCIS rule that prevented nonpartisan civic engagement groups from registering new US citizens to vote at administrative naturalization ceremonies: bit.ly/4hODhoX
The image features the LWV logo and a message in bold yellow and white text stating: "MAJOR WIN! USCIS’s policy banning third-party voter registration organizations at administrative ceremonies is permanently blocked!" Below the text, hands are holding a button that reads: "New U.S. Citizen & 1st time voter!" against a blue background.

ALT The image features the LWV logo and a message in bold yellow and white text stating: "MAJOR WIN! USCIS’s policy banning third-party voter registration organizations at administrative ceremonies is permanently blocked!" Below the text, hands are holding a button that reads: "New U.S. Citizen & 1st time voter!" against a blue background.

Text against a blue background with the League of Women Voters (LWV) logo at the top. The text says: "Today’s ruling reaffirms the right of every American to help shape our democracy and ensures that the League can continue the nonpartisan voter education work we’ve done for generations as we welcome newly naturalized citizens into our ranks. This victory protects a longstanding tradition of civic engagement and will strengthen our democracy for decades to come.”

ALT Text against a blue background with the League of Women Voters (LWV) logo at the top. The text says: "Today’s ruling reaffirms the right of every American to help shape our democracy and ensures that the League can continue the nonpartisan voter education work we’ve done for generations as we welcome newly naturalized citizens into our ranks. This victory protects a longstanding tradition of civic engagement and will strengthen our democracy for decades to come.”

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LWV CEO Celina Stewart is joining @DemocracyForward on Thursday at 7pm ET for We the Voters, a virtual town hall on what we can all do to protect this election. Register: vimeo.com/event/6260072/regi…
This image is a promotional poster for a virtual town hall event titled "We the Voters." It features the date and time, "10.15 7PM ET," and mentions it is "Virtual Town Hall Thursday." There is an American flag design in the top left corner. The poster includes the name "Celina Stewart," identified as "CEO, League of Women Voters," alongside a photo of the individual. The event is about "What You Can Do to Protect This Election.

ALT This image is a promotional poster for a virtual town hall event titled "We the Voters." It features the date and time, "10.15 7PM ET," and mentions it is "Virtual Town Hall Thursday." There is an American flag design in the top left corner. The poster includes the name "Celina Stewart," identified as "CEO, League of Women Voters," alongside a photo of the individual. The event is about "What You Can Do to Protect This Election.

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League of Women Voters of the US retweeted
Democracy Forward
@DemocracyFwdOct 13
This Thursday, October 15, Democracy Forward is hosting a virtual town hall at 7 PM ET to discuss what we can all do to protect our elections. With just three weeks to go until the midterm elections, it’s critical that all of us embrace our power as voters, make a plan to vote, and encourage our communities to be heard. Join us: vimeo.com/event/6260072/regi…
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This Indigenous Peoples' Day, the League reaffirms its commitment to protecting voting rights and advancing a democracy where every voter can participate.
A graphic celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with decorative patterns on the left. Text reads: "Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. We honor Indigenous histories, recognize Tribal sovereignty, and reaffirm the importance of equitable access to the ballot box." Includes a small circular photo of a desert landscape.

ALT A graphic celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with decorative patterns on the left. Text reads: "Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. We honor Indigenous histories, recognize Tribal sovereignty, and reaffirm the importance of equitable access to the ballot box." Includes a small circular photo of a desert landscape.

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Overseas voting forms changed without public review -- here is what it means for voters: usvotefoundation.org/oversea…
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LWV Jeanette Senecal, chief of civic learning and impact, shares why she brings her kids to vote with her in a recent TIME article. Read here: time.com/article/2026/10/03/…

Why I Bring My Kids to Vote with Me

My kids can’t vote yet, but I’m teaching them why their voices matter, writes Jeanette Senecal.

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In our latest blog, we share information on midterm elections and voters’ rights while addressing some of today’s top concerns, including what would happen if ICE came to the polls or whether the administration can cancel midterms. Read here: lwv.org/blog/midterm-fears-a…
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It's officially Spooktober!🎃 👻 Which means we're a month away from the midterm elections! 🗳️ Here are some ways to cast your ballot? Swipe through -->
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Fifty years ago, Congress enacted Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act to speak clearly against discrimination, including languages. Let's break it down: lwv.org/blog/empowering-vote…
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HAPPENING NOW: LWV senior director of government affairs Jessica Jones Capparell testifies at a shadow hearing on election security in Virginia. Watch live ➡️c-span.org/event/public-affa…

House Democrats Hold Meeting on Election Security

House Democrats, led by Reps. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) and Joe Morelle (D-NY), hold a field meeting with voting rights advocates in Fairfax, Virginia, on election security.

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Thank you, @SkyePerryman from @DemocracyFwd, for uplifting the League's nonpartisan one-stop shop for election information, @VOTE411, on @Morning_Joe earlier this week!
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Happy Fat Bear Week to all those who celebrate! 🥳 Check out how it teaches us about elections: lwv.org/blog/what-fat-bear-w…
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This decision is deeply disappointing, putting millions at risk of unlawful targeting by the admin’s unreliable voter purge database. But this case is not over. We’ll continue fighting to protect Americans’ voting & privacy rights & ensure the district court’s decision stands.
Citizens for Ethics
@CREWcrewSep 25
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump admin’s request to pause a lower court ruling blocking its expansion of SAVE. The decision puts millions of Americans at risk of being unlawfully targeted by the admin’s unreliable voter purge system weeks before the midterms.
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League of Women Voters of the US retweeted
Citizens for Ethics
@CREWcrewSep 25
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump admin’s request to pause a lower court ruling blocking its expansion of SAVE. The decision puts millions of Americans at risk of being unlawfully targeted by the admin’s unreliable voter purge system weeks before the midterms.
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the history, resilience, and resistance of Latinos who have helped shape our communities and strengthen our democracy. Check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and encourage your community to make their voices heard.
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It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! November is closer than you think. Make sure you're ready to vote — and help the people in your life get ready, too! Get the info you need at VOTE411.org. Your voice matters. Make a plan to vote!
A graphic on a purple background. At the top, a white and yellow banner with purple text reads "It's National Voter Registration Day!" Below that, more text reads, "Join us in celebrating this important civic holiday by making sure you're registered to vote so you're ready for Election Day. Tell your friends to get registered too!" On the right is a cutout photo of a young women with long dark hair wearing a VOTE411 t-shirt and holding up a sticker for National Voter Registration Day. At the bottom of the graphic are the logos for VOTE411 and the League of Women Voters.

ALT A graphic on a purple background. At the top, a white and yellow banner with purple text reads "It's National Voter Registration Day!" Below that, more text reads, "Join us in celebrating this important civic holiday by making sure you're registered to vote so you're ready for Election Day. Tell your friends to get registered too!" On the right is a cutout photo of a young women with long dark hair wearing a VOTE411 t-shirt and holding up a sticker for National Voter Registration Day. At the bottom of the graphic are the logos for VOTE411 and the League of Women Voters.

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In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, SCOTUS today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting: bit.ly/4r9jwLE
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court upholds rule restricting mail-in ballots in LWVMA v. Trump. Official statement coming soon.
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