Federal law does not require states to discard timely-cast ballots simply because they arrive after Election Day.

We don’t have party registration in Minnesota. For contested partisan offices - statewide offices, Congress and legislators - your primary ballot will have Democrats in one column, and Republicans in another. Simply choose one column. Your ballot will be rejected if you try to vote in both columns.

In League of Women Voters v. US Department of Homeland Security, a federal judge ordered the administration to end and disentangle a massive government database that consolidates millions of Americans’ sensitive and legally protected personal information www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

⚠️ URGENT ACTION NEEDED ⚠️ Voting is a fundamental right. Voting-by-mail is part of that right. Tell USPS: Don't undermine the vote-by-mail system. ACT NOW: www.lwv.org/take-action/... Deadline for comment, July 2, 2026. @lwv.org @lwvva.bsky.social

Residents organized to keep their neighbors housed during Operation Metro Surge, and convinced state legislators to pass a rent relief bill in May. Some fear it won’t be enough. This story is published in partnership with The New York Times (@nytimes.com).

A Trump executive order from March instructs USPS to refuse to deliver ballots in states that don't provide a comprehensive list of mail-in voters. Election officials say this is a logistical nightmare, and even some Republicans call it overreach. minnesotareformer.com/2026/06/16/r...

The Constitution is clear: the states & Congress—not the president—set rules for our elections. The Trump administration executive order concerning mail-in voting interferes with plaintiffs' essential work helping American citizens vote. We are among those plaintiffs. @lwv.org @lwvma.bsky.social

The League is at the forefront of the most important federal and state cases across the United States. Our legal team works tirelessly to oppose all forms of voter suppression. Tirelessly. @lwv.org @lwvva.bsky.social

Submit your questions for candidates for the upcoming August 11 Primary Election at our Candidate Forum webpage my.lwv.org/minnesota/an....

Efforts to criminalize or cast suspicion on lawful, protected voter engagement activities risk deterring volunteers, confusing voters, and undermining the very participation our democracy depends on. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

The 250 to 250 series reminds us how individuals have the power to built our democracy

No voter should miss an election or lose their voice because of confusion created by last-minute changes. Alabama voters deserve clear information and a fair opportunity to participate in every election.  www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

By passing this bill, Congress shirks its responsibility to impose enforceable oversight, transparency requirements, and accountability measures on immigration officials.   www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

“This decision is yet another strike against the federal government’s campaign to gather voter data nationwide. It affirms that states — not the federal government — maintain voter rolls and administer elections,” www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

By dismantling communities and manipulating district lines for political advantage, this map undermines the core promise of our democracy: that every voter’s voice carries equal weight. tinyurl.com/bdfbe65z

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! It's a time to shine a spotlight on the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of people of Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent. Learn more here: asianpacificheritage.gov

“Attempting to register to vote as a non-citizen also carries serious penalties like fines, jail time, and even deportation. Ultimately, there is no conceivable benefit to a non-citizen registering or voting. “

The funding for FY 2027 is especially critical for the 2030 Census, as this is when final testing of census operations and methods will happen and when the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) operation is set to begin. tdb.lwvmn.org?ref=tcsAALc0...

The League, which has registered new citizens to vote at ceremonies for decades, registered 1037 new citizens in March 2025 down to 52 in March 2026 tinyurl.com/4xjbeskr

Banning assault weapons draws a line between firearms suited for lawful civilian purposes and weapons designed for the battlefield. That distinction is not only constitutional, it is necessary if we hope to balance personal liberty with safety. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

"The Governor's ploy to impose maps for an unfair partisan advantage is exactly why voters made it illegal in 2010—and why we’re going to court” tinyurl.com/4hjeysce

Regulations on GHG emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) are crucial to preventing irreversible environmental damage, saving money, and limiting climate risk.

“Emergency powers are not a blank check to rewrite election rules after voting has begun, nor do they authorize the Governor to cancel votes that have already been cast to suit his political purposes.”

Following the devastating Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Louisiana League & civil right groups filed an emergency motion to block Governor Landry’s “state of emergency” attempt to suspend voting already underway. bit.ly/4w96ShS @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvlouisiana.bsky.social

“By weakening Section 2 to the point of inoperability, the Court sends a clear message: racial discrimination in redistricting against Black voters and other voters of color is acceptable as long as you don’t say it out loud.” tinyurl.com/55x69cnm

Opinion Analysis: In major Voting Rights Act case, Supreme Court strikes down redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory

Be an informed voter! Watch our non-partisan candidate forum for the Champlin City Council Ward 3 Special Election. The Special Election is May 12. youtu.be/7LIgKMwJ0dc?...

The League of Women Voters has been advocating for free and fair elections for over 100 years. Learn more about the League of Women Voters in Anoka County at lwvabcmn.org or find a local in your area at www.lwv.org/join. Everyone age 16 or older is welcome to become a member!

The League and other plaintiffs are seeking a court order for the DOJ to destroy its copies of the Alaska voter registration list that were shared, to void the MOU, and prevent the transmission of any further unredacted voter roll information to the DOJ.

“We are determined to act as a firewall against the Trump administration's aggressive effort to gain access to the sensitive data of millions of Utah voters. There is no lawful or legitimate reason to hand over sensitive voter information to federal agencies”

“The Department of Justice’s indictment is a declaration of war on the civil rights movement. This is a malicious attempt to criminalize advocacy and clear the path for absolute power.” www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

The appeal contends that the court did not apply the proper legal analysis to fully consider the realities facing college students and first-time voters in North Carolina when upholding restrictions to same-day registration. tinyurl.com/mtaa9tw7

Environmental protection groups say mining for copper and other heavy metals inevitably leaches sulfuric acid, toxic metals and other pollutants into surrounding water systems, harming the natural environment and imperiling tourism.

Your voice matters. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has both the legal authority and fiduciary duty to cancel Twin Metals' state mineral lease. Tell DNR to exercise Minnesota's authority and protect the Boundary Waters.

The bill is in response to several Minnesota municipalities using NDAs to keep data center developments a secret. Residents of several cities have organized in support of NDA bans, saying that secrecy allowed local officials to give unpopular projects a head start before opposition could form.

These A.I.-generated political avatars appear as ordinary — if very good-looking — men and women, gazing flirtatiously at the camera while pontificating about the war in Iran, abortion or Bad Bunny. Some of the posts have more than half a million views

On Wednesday, April 22 10 – 11am, hear from advocates and community leaders who are working on some of the most important environmental fights in the state and to remind our elected officials that Minnesotans are paying attention.

Survivors do not need more obstacles to making their voices heard.

"Louisiana is demanding a federal agency to rewrite the national voter registration form to impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements that Congress never authorized, threatening to turn a uniform federal safeguard into a vehicle for voter suppression," tinyurl.com/ywycnmby

“The Justice Department has no reason to demand Michigan’s complete voter file and all of the sensitive information within. This effort is part of a wider campaign to amass the country’s voter files and undermine the integrity of our elections.” tinyurl.com/4ap4d9xv

The Reformer walks us through every major provision, the talking point used to sell it, and what the bill text and evidence actually show.

“an approach to federal immigration enforcement built on overwhelming force and minimal coordination is not sustainable. The consequences are tangible, weakening emergency response, straining day-to-day policing, and eroding the social fabric and connections that are essential to public safety.”

The designation from American Rivers comes as the U.S. Senate is poised to take up a resolution later this month that would end the ban on mining in the area. Twin Metals, a subsidiary of Antofagasta, has proposed building an underground mine for copper and nickel along the river’s shoreline

“This cultural stew — agency staff focused on policy, a bias against funding staff, a scarcity mindset that prioritizes services over administration — undermines the attention and investment needed for strong program integrity.”

“You can ask yourself as you look at those pictures ‘Is that good law enforcement?’ To take an American citizen out of their home and drive them around aimlessly trying to determine what they can tell you?”

“People should be able to move through their daily lives without fear that stalkers, scammers, abusers, federal agents, and activists across the political spectrum are silently and invisibly verifying their identities” www.wired.com/story/meta-r...

The Grand Rapids office is one of 57 research facilities that will be shuttered across the country. “The impact is international of the research that has and does come out of there”

“This council will make sure we document Minnesota's history."  Individuals can apply to be on the Governor's 15 member Council through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/News/A/Index...

The proposed FY27 budget reflects a determination to expand deportations, detentions, and the warehousing of immigrants at enormous taxpayer expense, while stripping millions of people of legal protections. tinyurl.com/3h9y42sy