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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region

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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Serving the people of Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Mid-Hudson Region of NY. lwvmidhudson.org

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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Help America vote! Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Poll workers play an essential role to insure our elections run smoothly. Step up. Serve your community. Strengthen our democracy. Contact your local Board of Elections to sign up! See comments for information.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
You can apply now for a mailed ballot for the November 3 General Election via the New York State portal! Visit elections.ny.gov/request-ballot Ballots will be mailed as early as September 21!
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
“There’s a lot of things going on with the courts. There’s a lot of things that the administration is saying that can cause confusion for people [voters].” - CEO Celina in recent Blavity article. blavity.com/how-voting-r...
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As Voter Confusion Persists, Here’s How Voting Rights Groups Are Changing Their Playbook - Blavity
As election laws evolve and misinformation continues to cloud the political landscape, voting rights organizations are rethinking how they engage voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today, we’re taking action for voting rights. No matter where you are, you can make a difference! 1) Check your voter registration on VOTE411.org 2) Take action to protect voting rights at lwv.org/take-action 3) Share this post to help grow the movement. Every action matters.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Fresh off the press — our August newsletter has arrived! lwvmidhudson.org/newsletters/
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧?
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
‼️ACTION ALERT‼️ Use these League resources to connect with your Senators until they return to Washington, DC, in September > www.lwv.org/league-manag...
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering an emergency request involving a federal executive order on mail voting. League of Women Voters of the US supports secure, accessible vote-by-mail options for eligible voters. Read more here > www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join us using the link in the comments.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Do you have a voting plan?
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Join us and the Poughkeepsie Public Library District ( PPLD ) for an engaging discussion with author Lindsay Cormack on "How to Raise a Citizen". Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 PM at the Boardman Road Library. Registration opens August 24, and books will be available for purchase.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Did you know? Federal law strictly prohibits military troops and “armed men” from being present at polling places. This law is meant to ensure a fair, safe, and intimidation-free voting environment for everyone. Knowledge is power! Source: 18 U.S. Code § 592
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
They tried to silence John Lewis with clubs. Instead, he changed America. He taught us that democracy requires "good trouble." This weekend, find “good trouble” in your area and raise your voice. Defending the freedom to vote never ends. bit.ly/4f14CTm
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Every generation has a choice. Sit on the sidelines? Or carry the torch forward? John Lewis chose the fight. Our ancestors chose the fight. Now it's our turn. #GoodTrouble Weekend of Action. Will you stand with us?
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We'll be there—will you? The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region is proud to be part of the Good Trouble Lives On event in Kingston on Saturday, July 18!
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Today is Primary Election Day Polls are open 6 AM to 9 PM Last day to submit mail ballots in person
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
It was a beautiful Saturday for Poughkeepsie’s Juneteenth Celebration!
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today is Juneteenth National Independence Day! On this day in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the last enslaved people in the country—more than two years after the Proclamation was officially issued.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 5 PM at Waryas Park for Poughkeepsie’s Juneteenth celebration.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Only 4 Days Left to Vote Early! There are just four days remaining to vote early in the June 23 Primary Election. Avoid Election Day lines and make your voice heard now. Every election matters. Every vote counts. #VoteEarly #PrimaryElection #June23Primary #YourVoteMatters
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📬 CRITICAL MAIL BALLOT UPDATE FOR THE JUNE PRIMARY If you're returning your primary ballot by mail, your ballot envelope must be postmarked no later than June 23. #VoteReady #NYPrimary #Election2026 #EveryVoteCounts
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Yesterday, the League of Women Voters of the US urged Americans nationwide to recognize and reject an escalating pattern of voter silencing, intimidation, and suppression as the country moves closer to the November midterm elections. Visit lwv.org/newsroom for the full statement.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Today is Flag Day when we honor the Stars and Stripes, a symbol of freedom, identity, and strength. As the flag flies across the United States, let it remind us of the ideals it stands for — liberty, freedom, justice, and the fundamental promise of equal opportunity for all.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Early Voting for the June 23 Primary Begins TODAY! Visit your County Board of Elections website for poll sites and times.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
June 12 – Loving Day Loving Day commemorates the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage and made interracial marriage legal in all 50 states, including the 16 states that previously enforced anti-miscegenation laws
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
"The League of Women Voters strongly condemns Congress’s passage of the budget reconciliation package pouring billions into ICE and CPB without installing critical guardrails for accountability, transparency, or civil liberties protections.” bit.ly/4us8UHE
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Saturday, June 13th is the deadline to register to vote before the Primary Election, the last day to request an early mail/absentee ballot to be received by mail, AND the first day of Early Voting! Check out elections.ny.gov for more info!
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
If you’ve been thinking about joining the League, now’s a great time. Membership is $75 or pay what you can starting at $20, & most of your dues stay locally to support nonpartisan voter education & community engagement. You can join online at portal.lwv.org Your voice strengthens our democracy.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
What a lovely afternoon at our Woodstock/West Regional Gathering at Eve's Rainbow Lodge!
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Tell Me More About the Primaries!
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“No president has the authority to unilaterally rewrite election rules or dictate how states administer their elections,” said Marcia Johnson, chief of activation and justice, @lwv.org. The LWV filed one of at least five lawsuits challenging the order. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/06/08/r...
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Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states • Ohio Capital Journal
Amid a series of lawsuits, President Donald Trump’s administration is now moving to carry out a March 31 executive order restricting voting by mail ahead of the November midterm elections.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
You can find us at the Cornwall RiverFest ’26 on Sunday, June 7 in Donohue Memorial Park. Stop by our table to register to vote, verify your registration, get information for the June 23 primary.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
You can find us at Kingston Restore every second Wednesday, June through October. Stop by our table to register to vote, verify your registration, get information for the June 23 primary and November 3 Election Day.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be a vendor at the Mower’s Flea Market in Woodstock every Sunday through Labor Day. Stop by our table to register to vote, verify your registration, get information for the June 23 primary and November 3 Election Day.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ll once again be a vendor at the Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival on June 14 from Noon to 5 PM in Beacon. Stop by our table to register to vote, verify your registration, get information on the June 23 primary.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be a vendor at The Big Orange Impact on June 13 from 1 to 4 PM in Newburgh. Stop by our table to register to vote, verify your registration, get information on the June 23 primary.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be a vendor at the 2026 Poughkeepsie Pride Festival on June 13 from 12 to 4 PM at Waryas Park. Stop by our table to register to vote, verify your registration, get information on the June 23 primary.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
June 4.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Register here > actionnetwork.org/events/catsk...
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Voter registration deadline for the June primary is JUNE 13. Visit your county Board of Elections website to register to vote, to update your registration, or to verify your registration.
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League Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region @lwvmhr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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