League Advocacy and Action
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The LWV of Colorado advocates or lobbies on issues or causes when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. Local, state, and national positions result from a process of study, and positions are developed only when members reach consensus (the overall decision-making process by which substantial agreement among members is reached on an issue). Members are not required to agree with all League positions.
Local Action
Who We Are and What We Do
Who We Are and What We DoWith a national election on the horizon, the fire hose of information has increased, flooding us through our computers, phones, televisions and mailboxes. It is often...
Voting Rights
Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible. For nearly 100 years, we have fought to protect the rights of eligible voters and expand access for those who’ve been left out of our democratic process. Our volunteers spearhead efforts to enact common-sense voting reforms and we are the first to fight back when voters’ rights are threatened. We protect millions of voters every year through aggressive advocacy and education efforts and we have been at the forefront of major voting rights court cases over the last decade.
Expanding Voter Access
We fight to increase voters’ access to the polls, including expanding early voting, automatic and online voter registration. For what we are doing read more
Redistricting
Congressional districts and government legislative bodies should be apportioned substantially on population. We oppose partisan and racial gerrymandering that strips rights away from voters. Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around! For what we are doing read more
Money in Politics
Elections should be about the voters not big money interests. It’s time to limit SuperPACs and secret donors to protect representative democracy. For what we are doing read more
Fighting Voter Suppression
We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote. For what we are doing read more
Educating Voters
We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.
Increasing Voter Registration
We work year-round to make sure all eligible Americans—especially first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, communities of color, and low-income Americans—have the opportunity to register and vote.
Our one-stop-shop for election-related information provides nonpartisan info to the public. Register to vote, find candidate information, & much more.
Election rules differ state by state, and sometimes change from year to year. Using Vote411.org, voters can confirm their polling location, check if ID is required, and see what their personal ballot will look like. Confirming this information before heading to the polls saves voters time and helps voters make more informed decisions.
