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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BLOG

Up-to-date voter information.

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Banned Books Week 2023

October 1-7, 2023 is Banned Books Week, an annual event highlighting the value of free and open access to information.

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National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) is designed to ensure the candidate who wins the most popular votes is elected president.

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MI Student Voting Summit 2023

Join us for the 2023 MI Student Voting Summit on October 6 at Oakland University. This event is open to high school students and educators—no registration fee! Free food! Travel funding is available!

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Established in 1920 after winning the right to vote for women, the League of Women Voters today is one of the nation's most respected and most effective grassroots community-based organizations.

LEAGUE STATISTICS

The League of Women Voters has evolved from a mighty political experiment, designed to help 20 million newly enfranchised women vote in 1920, to what it is today: a unique, nonpartisan organization that is a recognized force in molding political leaders, shaping public policy, and promoting informed citizen participation at all levels of government.

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700+ State & Local Leagues

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500K+ Members & Supporters

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100’s of Voting rights victories

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10 million voters reached in 2018