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WASHINGTON, DC — League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act:

“Instead of advancing meaningful legislation that would ensure real progress in voting rights, our elected leaders in Washington are spreading disinformation about our elections.

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LWV Statement in Response to SCOTUS Decision on Presidential Immunity

Published On 7/2/2024

The Supreme Court’s ruling to grant extraordinary immunity for sitting presidents is the most dangerous decision for democracy of our time.

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Supreme Court Opens the Door for Unchecked Racial Discrimination in Redistricting

Published On 5/25/2024

Ruling overturns lower court decision declaring state map unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Court makes it more difficult to challenge racial gerrymandering in federal court.

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US Supreme Court Decision Preserves Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Published On 6/8/2023

The Ruling Affirms Lower Court Decision That Alabama Must Create a Second Majority Black Congressional District in Compliance with the VRA

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What is One Person One Vote?

Published On 5/4/2023

The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees that the government cannot “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” That protection applies to voting rights and fair elections in two critical ways: equal access to the ballot and equal representation in government.

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LWVUS Submits Testimony on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) before the Senate Judiciary Committee

2/28/2023

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on a joint resolution affirming the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as part of the US Constitution.

Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO of the League, submitted written testimony on why we must enshrine equality in the Constitution in order to address the root cause of systemic sex discrimination.

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We Need Local Climate Action Plans

Published On 2/2/2023

Local governments have an important responsibility to move our communities toward lower greenhouse gas emissions. And that requires a plan.

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League of Women Voters Supports ERA Ratification Legislation

Published On 1/31/2023

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement supporting the reintroduction of bicameral legislation to address the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in Congress.

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LWV of Arizona Successfully Challenges Voter Intimidation Efforts

Published On 11/2/2022

Federal Court Issues Order Barring Defendants From Confronting, Photographing, Doxing Voters, and Carrying Guns and Wearing Body Armor Near Drop Boxes

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League of Women Voters Files Amicus Brief in Moore v. Harper

Published On 10/26/2022

Leagues Representing 50 states and DC Join Brief Focused on Negative Implications of Independent State Legislature Theory

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LWV Supports Senate Reintroduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Published On 2/29/2024

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the Senate:

“We commend our elected leaders in the Senate for moving forward on meaningful legislation critical to our democracy. Voting is not just a right; it is a powerful act of shaping the future. At the League, it is our mission to protect the rights of voters and expand access for those who’ve been left out of our democratic process, but we cannot do it alone, we need Congress to act."

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Jen Miller, Director of LWVO Weighs in On Issue 1 with Geauga Maple Leaf

Published On 7/21/2023

Jen Miller, director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, said her organization is concerned a lot of Ohioans will not be aware of a special election. Miller said passage of Issue 1 would mean any proposed amendment on the fall ballot would then have to pass with at least 60% of the vote.

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Analysis: Why you need to pay attention to Ohio's new voter ID law

Published On 2/12/2023

From the NPR Network, All Things Considered program, Howard Wilkinson of 91.7 WVXU examines key elements of the new voting law.

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Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map

Published On 11/4/2022

Not long ago, Republicans in Ohio passed a constitutional amendment to end gerrymandering in the state. And then a funny thing happened. The same Ohio Republicans drew electoral maps that violated their own constitutional amendment.

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Voting rights in the United States: A state-by-state analysis

Not since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has the U.S. seen such intense debate over elections and how states conduct them...As we inch closer to the 2022 midterm elections, the USA TODAY Network provides an in-depth breakdown and analysis of the varying voting rights in each state.

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Tell Congress That Equality Belongs in the Constitution

Congress must remove the ratification deadline of the Equal Rights Amendment to get it across the finish line and added to the Constitution.

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Protect Honesty in the Classroom

Published On 2/13/2023

LWVO is a proud member of the Honesty for Ohio Education Coalition. Learn how you can support these efforts.

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Geauga County Commissioners

August 9, 2022 - Regular Meeting

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Geauga County Commissioners

August 8, 2022 - Special Meeting

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Beyond Voter Registration

Published On 8/26/2024

LWVG expands its efforts to public voter education programming amidst the nonpartisan group’s surge in membership

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Save the Dates! LWV Geauga Announces Candidate Forums; Adds New Educational Programming

Published On 8/22/2024

The League of Women Voters of Geauga (LWVG) is expanding voter service and community outreach efforts in 2024. The nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government will host three programming events designed to educate and prepare voters as they gear up to hit the polls this election season.

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League of Women Voters of Geauga Elects New Board

Published On 8/5/2024

With membership over 100 active participants, leadership for the 2024-25 fiscal year refocuses its efforts on promoting the non-partisan services they provide

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Save the Date! LWVG Announces Feb 22 Candidate Forum

Published On 1/15/2024

Geauga County, OH - The League of Women Voters of Geauga (LWVG) will host one candidate forum prior to Ohio’s March 19, 2024 Primary Election. This event will be held Thursday evening, February 22 at the Geauga County Public Library, Bainbridge Branch. To ensure candidate platforms are available to voters across the region, the event will be livestreamed to LWVG’s YouTube channel.

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The League of Women Voters of Geauga Announces Its Fall Candidate Forums Ahead of November Election

Published On 8/24/2023

Geauga County, OH - The League of Women Voters of Geauga (LWVG) is pleased to announce four upcoming public candidate forums in which community members will have the opportunity to submit questions and have them answered, in-person, by individuals running for local office.

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League of Women Voters of Geauga Adopts New Empty Chair Policy

Published On 6/29/2023

When LWVG has jurisdiction over a race, invited candidates are allowed to fully participate in the candidate forum, regardless of opponent status

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Shining a Light on Good Government

Published On 3/16/2023

In celebration of Sunshine Week, LWV Geauga President Shelly Lewis encourages public bodies to adopt formal public comment policies.

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Geauga Voters Can Trust Our Elections

Published On 11/3/2022

15 safeguards that help ensure our elections are secure.

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LWV Geauga Finalizes Forum Lineup - 99th and 11th Districts are on the agenda for October 6

Published On 9/28/2022

Geauga County, OH - With the September 20 participation deadline now past tense, the League of Women Voters of Geauga (LWVG) is officially announcing its slate of participants for their Candidate Forum on October 6, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Westwood Elementary School at 13738 Cedar Road in Novelty. Please note this recent change in location.

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LWVG Invites Candidates to its Fall Forum; State League’s ‘Empty Chair Policy’ May Impact Event

Published On 9/15/2022

LWV Geauga to provide invited candidates with opportunity to share their views directly with voters.

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Save the Date! LWV Geauga Announces Candidate Forum

Published On 8/25/2022

LWV Geauga will host a candidate forum at West Geauga Middle School on Thursday, October 6 at 7pm.

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LWV Geauga Calls for Formal Appointment Policy

Published On 5/25/2022

Press Statement

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Why We March

Published On 5/12/2022

Letter to the Editor, Chagrin Valley Times

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Federal Court Strikes Down Restrictions On Voters With Disabilities in Ohio

Published On 7/23/2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal court has struck down restrictions in Ohio’s House Bill 458 that made it a crime for all but a handful of family members to assist voters with disabilities in casting absentee ballots.

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Voting Rights Groups File Federal Lawsuit Challenging Ohio HB 458 for Violating ADA

Published On 12/19/2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The League of Women Voters of Ohio and voter Jennifer Kucera filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a provision in House Bill 458 that impacts how voters with disabilities can cast absentee ballots. The plaintiffs are represented by the ACLU of Ohio, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the law firm of Covington & Burling.

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LWV of Ohio Supports One Person One Vote Campaign

Published On 5/18/2023

ACLU of Ohio files Amicus on behalf of League of Women Voters of Ohio in Support of One Person One Vote Campaign, Slamming August Special Election as Undemocratic