Every October, more than a million people vote in one of the most anticipated elections of the year: Fat Bear Week (FBW). FBW is a brilliant campaign in terms of engaging and educating people worldwid...

In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts...

Join Interfaith Alliance and the League of Women Voters to learn about Vote411 resources and faith-specific messaging to communicate accurate election information. Participants will learn to pre-bunk ...

The First Circuit Court of Appeals kept in place an injunction blocking key parts of a new USPS mail ballot rule through the November election.

A federal court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new mail ballot rule, protecting mail voting access through the November 2026 election.

A network of 175+ organizations uniting to defend the rule of law and protect vulnerable communities.

A federal court granted emergency relief blocking USPS from implementing its newly finalized mail ballot rule for the November 2026 midterm elections.

LWV is proud to be partners in a new, historic effort: the creation of the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to American women's history. The Women's Suffrage National Monument honors the ...

Women's Equality Day happens on August 26th to honor the passage of the 19th amendment that gave women voting rights. It didn't happen overnight, but took decades of activism.

Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump Supplement Original Complaint and Seek Emergency Court Order to Block USPS From Implementing Mail Ballot Rule for November Election

As the 2026 midterms approach, voters are at risk of finding their ballots suppressed by federal voter ID legislation like the SAVE Act. It's essential to push back against this anti-voter legislation...

The League released the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unl...

On August 8, 2026, LWV hosted a day of civic action, Unite and Rise for Voting Rights!Hundreds of Leagues across the country hosted events centered on voter engagement, turnout, and education, emphasi...

A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of...

Thousands of Democracy Defenders Joined Nearly 400 Grassroots Activations Across All 50 States and Washington, DC, Building Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections

In Spring 2026, I volunteered with my local League, LWV of Greater Pittsburgh, to register currently incarcerated eligible voters at our county jail ahead of the primary elections. I learned more abou...

On August 8, 2026, the League will host civic engagement actions across the country in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.

The League partnered with civil rights attorney and disability rights advocate Britt Belwine to create a message about the challenges faced by voters with disabilities and how tools like absentee ball...

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding President Trump's ...

From trust in elections to political polarization, experts shared what they believe Americans should understand about democracy's future.

Oklahoma election officials reaffirmed the security of the state's voting system, saying a recently declassified federal document did not show the state's voter registration database was hacked. The State Election Board highlighted Oklahoma's paper ball...

In light of the Supreme Court’s many controversial decisions in recent years, many people have called for its expansion. The desire to expand SCOTUS is rooted in the hope that doing so would allow the...

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commiss...

Postmaster General David Steiner stoked fears among Democrats and voting rights groups this week after confirming the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail ballots in states that ref...

The League of Women Voters issued an urgent call to action following the Supreme Court 5-4 ruling on Trump v. Barbara.

The US Supreme Court denied transgender girls and women the right to participate in school sports.