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Empowering Voter Engagement: The League of Women Voters' 2012 Initiative

The League of Women Voters, founded in 1920, is dedicated to fostering civic engagement through voter education, registration, and mobilization. With a presence in over 800 communities, this grassroots organization empowers millions of voters, particularly during major election years. Key focus areas include voter protection from ID restrictions, enhancing registration access, and mobilizing young and first-time voters. Through resources like www.VOTE411.org, the League aims to provide voters with vital information about candidates and the voting process, while advocating for pro-voter reforms.

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Empowering Voter Engagement: The League of Women Voters' 2012 Initiative

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  1. Power the Vote 2012 Association of State Colleges and Universities August 2012

  2. About the League of Women Voters • Founded in 1920 • Volunteer and grassroots-driven • Active in more than 800 communities • Best known for voter education & registration • Support millions of voters in big election years • Also advocate on a range of public policy priorities

  3. Key Focus Areas Voter Protection Voter Registration Voter Education Voter Mobilization

  4. Our Goals • Reach millions of voters through www.VOTE411.org • Arm voters with quality info about candidates, election process • Advocate against barriers at the polls • Advocate for pro-voter reforms • Engage first-time voters, young voters • Build strategic partnerships to reach new communities, expand electorate

  5. Voter Protection • Fight back against new ID restrictions • Protect voter registration work • Promote pro-voter reforms, better redistricting • Poll worker and poll watcher programs • Identify last-minute barriers • Collaborate with local and state elections officials • Educate voters to overcome barriers

  6. Voter Registration • High schools & community colleges, technical schools • Naturalization ceremonies • Health centers, transit hubs, underserved neighborhoods • National Voter Reg. Day: 9/25

  7. Voter Education • VOTE411.org • Debates • Voters’ Guides • Online Info in many local communities • Holding candidates accountable

  8. Voter Mobilization • Online, transit, advertising, text messaging mobilization efforts • Follow-up with registrants • Overcoming last-minute confusion

  9. Key Things to Remember • Keep records • Group training • Meet your election officials • Partner with experienced groups (like the League) • Keep it positive and personal!

  10. National Resources • Find the League in your area (www.lwv.org) • Use & promote info on www.VOTE411.org • Voting rules for every state • Voter registration tool • National polling place finder • Candidate and ballot info in many areas (starting late sept.) • Contact info

  11. VOTE411.org

  12. Printed MaterialsAll available for free download at lwv.org!

  13. Resources from your local League • Ask about League materials • Attend debates/events- or bring one to campus! • Sign up to volunteer/ask for volunteers to come to you • Seek expert help if you face a challenge

  14. For More Info… Maggie Duncan Elections Program Manager LWVUS (202) 263-1313 mduncan@lwv.org

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