Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

It’s not too late to register delegates or register as a visitor! Register online at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sZpfeEihvqiA-AOCUoRKMQ You can see the full Registration Kit here: https://www.lwvnyonline.org/convention/2021/Registration-Kit-2021-FINAL.pdf The Pre Convention Kit is also now available. View and download it by clicking here: Pre Convention Kit. In the Kit is all the information that will be voted on during the plenary […]
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On June 11, 2021, Members of the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission held a meeting.
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On May 21, 2021, Members of the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission held a meeting.
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Writing a letter
In addition to urging Legislative Leaders to fund the Redistricting Commission, the League co-signed a letter to the State Legislature asking that they ensure that the final budget makes changes requested by the State Comptroller regarding oversight of state contracts and competitive bidding. The Governor’s executive budget proposed rolling back recently reinstated oversight of SUNY...
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People Powered Fair Maps
LWVUS is urging all Leagues to hold a Day of Action on redistricting on Thursday, April 29th. In New York State, we will be organizing a Virtual People’s Hearing and inviting members of the public and our partner organizations to “testify” about why redistricting matters to them and their community. We will be inviting members...
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Legislative Packet 2021 LWVNYS Funding for Elections One Pager LWVNYS Pre-Budget Legislative Packet All Documents LWVNYS Pre-Budget Legislative Packet Summary LWVNYS Redistricting Funding One Pager Summary of Voting Reforms Proposed by Governor Cuomo
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Our Work

Our League Work Legislative Priorities & Advocacy Areas Redistricting 2021 & People Powered Fair Maps NYS Voting & Election Information Diversity, Equity and Inclusion                
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News

All 50 state Leagues and the District of Columbia League have joined the new LWVUS People Powered Maps Campaign to ensure fair representation across the country. On June 27, 2019, the Supreme Court abdicated its role deciding cases involving partisan gerrymandering with three decisions (including Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina). This...
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