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Federal Court Blocks US Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots
The League of Women Voters of the US Press Release / Last Updated: September 4, 2026 Preliminary injunction bars USPS from enforcing a rule that would have made voter disenfranchisement “practically inevitable” BOSTON – A federal District Court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking the US … read more Federal Court Blocks US Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots
THREE MARCHES, TWO SISTERS AND ONE BRIDGE
On August 8th, the League and our partners hosted a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The League of Women Voters of Michigan hosted a livestream 30-minute documentary, Three Marches, … read more THREE MARCHES, TWO SISTERS AND ONE BRIDGE
Hundreds of votes have been cast, and the results are in! 🐠
The LWVMC’s Voter Services Committee participated in three local events and, through our “Hooked on Voting” educational activity, encouraged attendees to vote for their favorite fish to determine the community’s most popular fish. 🐠 At the Marquette Maritime Museum’s … read more Hundreds of votes have been cast, and the results are in! 🐠
NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION FOR VOTING RIGHTS: AUGUST 8th
On August 8, 2026, join the League and our partners as we host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The League of Women Voters of Michigan will host a … read more NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION FOR VOTING RIGHTS: AUGUST 8th
PERSONALIZED VOTER INFORMATION
August 4th is election day in Michigan. The League of Women Voters provides an online tool to help voters prior to every election. By typing in your address, you can see what (and who) is on your ballot, check your voter … read more PERSONALIZED VOTER INFORMATION
National, state and local candidate information is now live on vote411.org!
Check it out! National, state and local candidate information is now live on vote411.org. Please visit the site to review the races and learn about the candidates and their platforms before casting your ballot! VOTE411 is an interactive online platform … read more National, state and local candidate information is now live on vote411.org!
Rainbow Trout wins at Hooked on Voting “Vote for your favorite Lake Superior Fish” election!
No surprise- the rainbow trout was the runaway winner in our Hooked On Voting “Vote for your favorite fish” election at PrideFest, 6/13/26: 89 votes (out of 148 cast); next highest vote getter was the sturgeon with 21; pink salmon … read more Rainbow Trout wins at Hooked on Voting “Vote for your favorite Lake Superior Fish” election!
The LWV of Marquette County presents the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, Marquette Alternative High School Teacher
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County presented the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, a social studies, Spanish, and construction/work readiness teacher at Marquette Alternative High School. Prill’s enthusiasm for sharing the importance of voting and the … read more The LWV of Marquette County presents the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, Marquette Alternative High School Teacher
League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
WASHINGTON, DC – The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section … read more League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
“SAVE America Act” may block millions of U.S. citizens’ votes
The “SAVE America Act” (H.R. 7296) is a proposed law currently under debate in the U.S. Senate that could block millions of eligible U.S. citizens from voting. The proposed legislation would require voters to show papers to prove U.S. citizenship before voting – … read more “SAVE America Act” may block millions of U.S. citizens’ votes
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