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Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
Read full article: Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text messageVoting rights advocates on Tuesday asked the state and federal departments of justice to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible.
Groups work to engage young voters in democracy as election processes come under scrutiny
Read full article: Groups work to engage young voters in democracy as election processes come under scrutinyThe League of Women Voters of Ohio brought its statewide roadshow to Ohio State University Thursday in an effort to register and excite student voters.
How some Florida governments are helping to turn election campaign signs into fuel
Read full article: How some Florida governments are helping to turn election campaign signs into fuelWith the Aug. 20 primary entering the rear-view, the cities of Orlando and Winter Park are hoping you’ll help put those political campaign signs to better use than just throwing them in the trash.
Trial starts on Florida voter registration law
Read full article: Trial starts on Florida voter registration lawA trial kicked off Monday in challenges to a 2023 Florida law that imposed new restrictions on “third-party” voter registration groups, with plaintiffs arguing the changes are unconstitutional and the state saying the law is aimed at enhancing election security.
The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
Read full article: The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire votersThe League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions.
Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters
Read full article: Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist votersSeveral new voting laws in mostly Republican-led states impose criminal penalties or fines for helping people register to vote.
Extend voting order to all Hurricane Ian-affected counties, groups tell DeSantis
Read full article: Extend voting order to all Hurricane Ian-affected counties, groups tell DeSantisEarlier this month Gov. DeSantis signed an executive order making some election concessions to three counties ravaged by Hurricane Ian.
Voting 101: What you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas
Read full article: Voting 101: What you need to know about casting a ballot in TexasExercising your right to vote can be confusing or intimidating, regardless if you’re a first-time voter or a veteran. KPRC 2 News and KSAT, our San Antonio sister-station, worked to create a comprehensive resource to make sure every eligible Texan can vote and is counted.
Voter rights group celebrates preliminary injunction against new district 5 plans
Read full article: Voter rights group celebrates preliminary injunction against new district 5 plansThe League of Women Voters was one of the first groups to file a lawsuit against the state of Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on new district maps in April.
Federal judge orders information on Florida’s new elections bill
Read full article: Federal judge orders information on Florida’s new elections billA federal judge considering a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state elections law ordered attorneys Monday to quickly file briefs about the potential effects of a bill that the Legislature passed this month to make further changes in the elections system.
Here’s where to recycle your election signs in Orlando, Winter Park
Read full article: Here’s where to recycle your election signs in Orlando, Winter ParkORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Once the votes are tallied and the races have been called, yard signs touting candidates will undoubtedly be plucked from the ground but they don’t need to be tossed in the trash. The city of Orlando and the city of Winter Park’s Sustainability Program are bother partnering with the League of Women Voters of Orange County’s Natural Resources Committee to offer residents an alternative way to dispose of their election signs so they can be recycled and not end up in a landfill. 100% of the Enviro Fuelcubes currently being manufactured by NuCycle are used by a large cement manufacturer to generate electricity, replacing coal as a cleaner energy source,” city officials said in a news release. Kay Hudson, the Natural Resources Committee Chair for The League of Women Voters of Orange County, said she’s made it her mission to collect as many signs as possible so they can be recycled. She added Wednesday was a busy day with many residents dropping off their signs, but she’s still hoping to get the word out as soon as possible before people start to dispose of them.
Lake County voters deliver mail-in ballots in person over fraud fears
Read full article: Lake County voters deliver mail-in ballots in person over fraud fearsLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, several voters in Lake County drove right past the ballot box watched by three security cameras outside the supervisor of elections office to park and make sure they hand delivered their mail-in ballot in person. “To see me dropping it in by myself and make sure it gets to where it’s supposed to go to,” an Orange County voter said. Postal Service’s number one priority between now and the November election is the secure, timely delivery of the nation’s Election Mail. The Postal Service is committed to delivering Election Mail, including ballots, in a timely manner.”The Postmaster General issued an order to take effect on Oct. 1, which includes proper handling of all election mail. Any vote-by-mail voter can verify their status on it.
League of Women Voters celebrate 100 years of 19th Amendment
Read full article: League of Women Voters celebrate 100 years of 19th AmendmentThe League of Women Voters of Orange County carried voting signs in downtown Orlando on Monday. Its all part of the leagues centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. HAPPENING NOW: The League of Women Voters holding a demonstration this morning. Orlando Mayor & Orange County Mayor expected to speak soon. Aug. 26 is the 100th anniversary of the day the 19th Amendment was legally certified and became law.