Julia Tanner, LWV-VA Action Ruling allows absentee voters to remain safe during COVID-19 pandemic In a win for voting rights, a Lynchburg judge ruled today that absentee voters are relieved of the witness signature requirement for Virginia’s June 23 primaries. … Continue reading →
Read our latest newsletter here! Vol. 67 No. 11 – May 2020 VV
Continue reading →Janet Boyd, LWV-VA, Voter Services 4/28/2020 Virginia citizens have an additional eight days to register to vote in this year’s primary election, thanks to voting advocates from Fair Elections Center and the League of Women Voters of Virginia, who noticed a … Continue reading →
Janet Boyd, Voter Services Chair Late Wednesday evening, the General Assembly, specifically the Senate, rejected Governor Northam’s request that the House of Delegates and the Senate approve legislation to move the May 5 elections for cities and towns in Virginia … Continue reading →
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMOVE THE WITNESS REQUIREMENT FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS This article by President Deb Wake will tell you more about this issue.
Continue reading →The League of Women Voters of Virginia, represented by attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union, has brought suit against Virginia over the requirement that absentee ballot votes be witnessed. Having a witness present is an unnecessary risk for voters’ … Continue reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2020 Richmond, VA CONTACT: Julia Tanner, Advocacy Chair EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY Voters need the ability to vote safely Requiring a witness signature puts absentee voters at risk Virginia requires voters to open and mark … Continue reading →
“Dear Governor Northam: The League of Women Voters of Virginia (LWV-VA) appreciates your leadership of the Commonwealth during this state of emergency. Your postponement of the primary and support for consolidation of upcoming elections will help safeguard voting during the … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →Voter Safety is a Priority Voters need to be able to exercise their right to vote in a safe environment COVID-19 has forced all of us to do things in a new way. In response to these health concerns, today … Continue reading →
