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League of Women Voters of the US

@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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Joined September 2010
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You deserve a plan! Before Election Day, decide whether you'll vote early, by mail, or in person and set a reminder. Make your plan, know your options, and be ready to vote! Visit VOTE411.org to learn more about voting options in your state.
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Since its founding in 1945, the United Nations has played an important role in advancing international peace and harmony. The League has held “Observer” status since the UN’s 1945 inception. #UNDay Read LWV UN Observer Paulette's experience: lwv.org/blog/championing-equ…
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Make a plan to vote EARLY! Vote Early Day is here! Voting early gives you more flexibility to cast your ballot when and where it works for you. Not sure where to start? Visit VOTE411.org to learn about the early voting options in your state. 🗳️ ☑️
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What's on the ballot for the Midterm Elections? 👉🏼 ALL 435 seats in the US House 👉🏼 35 US Senate seats 👉🏼 36 gubernatorial races Including local races, too! So, your voice MATTERS. Visit VOTE411.org to make sure you have the info you need and make a plan to vote!
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Meet Sania Irwin, Chair of LWVEF and President of LWVUS. In a recent blog, she wrote about her journey, how immigration makes our nation stronger, what shaped her belief in democracy, and why she's hopeful about the future of the League. lwv.org/blog/why-immigration…
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Shoutout to the amazing people behind our elections! From processing registrations to recruiting poll workers and preparing ballots, your hard work keeps us going. We are so grateful for everything you do! #ThankYouElectionHeroes
Poster for Election Hero Day featuring an illustration of a superhero. Text reads: "Not all heroes wear capes! Today is Election Hero Day, and the greatest heroes are the ones you don’t see - the ones who protect democracy. Let’s thank all the local heroes who ensure our voices are heard!" Includes the hashtag #ThankYouElectionHeroes and the Election Hero Day logo. Background has a subtle American flag design.

ALT Poster for Election Hero Day featuring an illustration of a superhero. Text reads: "Not all heroes wear capes! Today is Election Hero Day, and the greatest heroes are the ones you don’t see - the ones who protect democracy. Let’s thank all the local heroes who ensure our voices are heard!" Includes the hashtag #ThankYouElectionHeroes and the Election Hero Day logo. Background has a subtle American flag design.

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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

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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@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

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 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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