On September 10 the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area (LWVCA) held “An Evening in Defense of Democracy,” its kick-off event for “Unite & Rise 8.5” The focus was a timely topic: the security of our votes. More than 60 area residents were
On September 27, LWV New Castle took part in the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival by running a sponsor booth to engage with festival goers. Staffed by League members and high school interns, the booth featured information about Vote 411, election disinformation and books for families
Democracy thrives when every voice is heard and every vote counts. Together, we stand as protectors of that promise, uniting each month to champion fairness, strengthen participation, and defend the rights that keep our democracy alive. Enjoy this issue of the State Voter.
LWV Cortland County has been extremely busy this election season. From building their Vote411 guide to connecting with 97 candidates to gather pertinent information for voters. They organized two virtual “Meet the Candidate” forums and received positive feedback from participants. All while writing long-form articles
The ERIC bill and the MAID bill have been passed in the NYS Assembly and Senate! Now is the time for Governor Hochul to sign both bills so they can become law. Call Governor Hochul at 518-474-8390. Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) (S1356A Skoufis/A3649B Taylor)
On September 17th, Executive Director of League of Women Voters NYS, Erica Smitka sat with host Donna Seymour for an episode of North Country Matters. During the episode the two discussed the Leagues response to the political events of 2025 and ways for grassroots advocacy
On October 11th the Larchmont/Mamaroneck chapter hosted THE ART OF DEMOCRACY at Palmer Art, a local art gallery. The upbeat link between the creative spirit (nonpartisan art), freedom of expression and voting provided an uplifting example of what democracy looks like. The event included Local
In October, the LWV of the Hamptons, Shelter Island & North Fork’s Voter Services Committee held five candidate debates, some live and some virtual, for the candidates for Suffolk County Legislature, 2nd L.D., and for the Towns of East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island and Southold.
LWV of Rivertowns has been working with Sharon Courtney, Executive Director for Social Studies for Yonkers Public Schools, to register and educate voters in the public schools for the last year. At the start of the 2025 school year, however, she has asked our help
In an effort to prepare our Local Leagues for the rapidly approaching election season, League of Women Voters NYS has developed a social media toolkit to prepare voters for the general election. This toolkit is designed to help you activate and engage voters in your
On October 20 th the LWVBTC partnered with several community organizations hosted a debate between Binghamton Mayoral Candidates Jared Krahm and Miles Burnett. About a hundred people attended in person or via the on-line screening of the event. Long time League Board Member Karl Wokan
The VS Committee and the LWVNY Board have confirmed that the current LWVNY Empty Chair policy will remain in effect without alteration as adopted in 1971. This decision was not taken lightly. In response to the Direction to the Board, the VS Committee studied the
We accomplished quite a bit across the state, and we are proud of everyone’s dedication to the League. While the Survey’s window of time started after the general election, local Leagues were still quite busy! They worked in their communities by conducting 269 voter registration
LWVNYS and LWVUS are actively responding to last week’s deeply concerning efforts to undermine the election process, which is constitutionally a state function. We have seen the DOJ request voter information, casting doubt on the independence of state Boards of Elections, while also undercutting the
Broome-Tioga participated in voter education/registration activities in two recent naturalization ceremonies. In July they were entertained by the Southern Tier Barbershop Chorus’s renditions of patriotic songs. LWV’s Margaret Goodfellow presented from the floor. A former Student Inside Albany awardee was present in the courtroom observing
On Tuesday, September 16, National Voter Registration Day, LWVHSINF will be having voter information tables spread out all over the East End of Long Island—in Montauk, East Hampton, Springs, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Southampton, Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach, Shelter Island and Riverhead. On Thursday, September 18,
On Wednesday, August 6, partners from across the state gathered for the Democracy During Detention Act (DDDA) Convening, a strategy session to strengthen the campaign for S440/A2121. The convening focused on aligning messaging, building legislative momentum, and advancing the fight to guarantee voting access for
After a long, hot summer of relaxation and recuperation, it’s time to kick it into high gear. As the fall approaches, so does the general election, it is our responsibility as League members to educate and activate voters on our way to the polls. The
2025 Convention Summary The League of Women Voters of New York State Biennial Convention took place in Albany, uniting local league delegates under the theme Standing Together, Defending Democracy. Read here
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The 2025 Voter’s Guide is here to answer all of your questions surrounding the various elections this year. You can download your copy at https://lwvny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/VotersGuide1_Bi-Fold-2025_CROPS.pdf or view the information below.
