LWV of Greater Hartford

Find your personalized ballot and election info today at: vote411.org/lwvct

Do you need an absentee ballot? See if you qualify and apply for your ballot! MyVote.CT.gov/absentee

LWVCT will be speaking at the 2 PM rally on Saturday, October 18.
Join us for speakers, music, poetry, a roadside rally, craftivism, and other community organizations to explore and *learn how to get involved*! lease bring a donation of non-perishable food. See you there!

YouTube video by Rocky Hill Community TV RHCTV Rocky Hill Mayor Candidates Conversation

Live tonight! LWVGH is moderating the Rocky Hill Mayor Candidates Conversation. September 17, 2025, at 7pm.

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Or watch the recording whenever convenient.

Upcoming: Representation, Our Federal Government and the Constitution
Shatter some myths!
September 17, 2025. 6:30-8 EST! 3:30-5 PST! Virtual.
Register: tinyurl.com/dlcohen
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TOMORROW, thousands of civic-minded partners will take to the streets and airwaves for a 24-hour democracy blitz celebrating #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

Sign up as a Partner to print some posters, get sample social media, & contribute your own event to the #VoteReady party! bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

Unite and Rise 8.5: Meeting the Moment, ft. Dr. Erica Chenoweth In our Unite and Rise 8.5 video series, LWV CEO Celina Stewart, Esq. talks to democracy experts on how to stand up and speak out to defend democracy. In this episode, political scientist and author of "Bread and Roses: Women on the Frontlines of Revolution," Dr. Erica Chenoweth, discusses how today's organizers can learn from the past.

In the LWVUS Unite and Rise 8.5 video series, our CEO talks to democracy experts about how to speak out to defend democracy.
In our first episode, Celina chats with Dr. Erica Chenoweth, on how today's organizers can learn from the past.
Watch here: bit.ly/41AnJfT

Join us in becoming a Democracy Defender!

This Wednesday, League of Women Voters Rochester Metro Area President, Barbara Grosh, joins us for an educational seminar on how ranked choice voting works.

Why Local Elections are Critical to Democracy | League of Women Voters Local elections happen annually in the United States. The officials elected and the decisions they make affect your daily life as much, if not more, than those in the federal government. From road rep...

LWVUS: Every year is an election year. Even if they are not on the daily news, in the local paper, or on your Instagram feed, local elections happen every year:

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Be informed!

“Democracy is not something you have, but something you do. It is a verb. And we are creating it, or un-creating it, all the time.”

— Marshall Ganz, Faculty Director, Practicing Democracy Project

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#DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction #lwvct #lwvgh #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

July 17, 2025: GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON!

Gather with the community to protest on this national day of nonviolent action in response to the attacks on our civil / human rights posed by the current administration, and to remind them that in U.S. power lies with the people.

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West Hartford's Free America Weekend CELEBRATE FREEDOM. IGNITE YOUR REBELLION Independence Day is about the fight for freedom. The American Revolution was a stand against tyranny and kings. That same spirit has lived on—from the Boston T...

So many events this weekend! Fight for democracy, celebrate Independence Day and take action!

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CT's Address Confidentiality Program is for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and similar crimes. Administered by the Ofc of the Secretary of State, this program helps protect participants' locations from being revealed through public records. Learn more: ow.ly/vJJm50VXsgb

Urge Governor Lamont to Veto SB 1405 and protect clean elections in Connecticut For 20 years, Connecticut voters have led the way in showing what fair elections can look like. Let’s not allow one rushed decision to undo all that progress. Email or call Governor Lamont today and u...

Action by June 2!!

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Call or email Governor Lamont today and urge him to protect the independence of the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) from political interference by vetoing SB 1405 as it is written now.

@leagueofwomenvoters Election 2024 Impact includes:
30+ million voter contacts;
9.38+ million voters protected through litigation;
9.19 million users provided with election info via VOTE411.org
Be a part of defending our democracy. Join the League!

🗽Due process is your constitutional right – every level of government must respect it.

Let's talk about it ☝️

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Join us at the CT Voting Rights Act Lobbying Day! RSVP here: bit.ly/3SGA2Cg

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Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the ...

Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters www.lwv.org/uniteandrise...

May Day 2025 we are standing united. We're organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status. May 1-3, 2025. Check out events across CT here:

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REGISTER: Rep. Jim Himes is IN THE ROOM April 17 CT Mirror's John Dankosky will sit with Rep. Jim Himes on April 17, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at Stamford's Ferguson Library.

On April 17, John Dankosky and Congressman Jim Himes will discuss state priorities, national security, foreign policy in the Trump era, and more!

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We are seeing a dangerous, unprecedented abuse of power by the Trump Administration. Congress & the states decide on election rules-not the executive branch.
LWV and a coalition of voting rights partners filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s unlawful exec order on voting.
Read more: bit.ly/3Yj6JsN

Stand up for our rights and our democracy. Join us at the State Capitol in Hartford on Saturday. #DefendDemocracy #HandsOff There will be a table to make signs!

Grassroots Activism: How You Can Take Action! | League of Women Voters As we witness a barrage of assaults on our democratic processes, institutions, and values, it’s not surprising that many people feel overwhelmed and even frightened. But when we collectively rise up a...

Discover how you can get involved, get active and be part of the movement to defend our democracy!

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This Cannot Be Business As Usual: We are facing an unconstitutional threat to our country and our freedoms through an illegal power grab. Now is the time to make our voices heard! ands Off Our Democracy! Join LWVCT on April 5th at the Capitol!

REGISTER: Governor Ned Lamont is IN THE ROOM March 26 CT Mirror's John Dankosky will sit down with Governor Ned Lamont on March 26, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at the University of Hartford's Millard Auditorium.

On March 26, host John Dankosky will sit down with Governor Ned Lamont at the University of Hartford to discuss his legislative priorities, the state budget, working with the Trump administration, and more!

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LWVUS: The dismantling of our sacred democracy on full display for the world is one of the most horrific events in modern-day politics.
Congress must be reminded of their duty to defend the Constitution. LWV demands Congress act to prevent threats to our Republic.
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Consider attending this important event!

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When we all have unfettered access to the ballot and the right to elect our candidates of choice, we move closer to Dr. King’s vision of a more just democracy.