Mark your calendars!
Join the LWVKY in reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on Oct 29th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT . No training needed-register today! Bring your smart phone.

Mark your calendars!
Join the LWVKY in reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on Oct 16th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT . No training needed-register today! Bring your smart phone.

Celebrate National Voter Registration Day by joining LWVKY to encourage thousands of Kentuckians to register to vote through our virtual textbank on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT. We will be using the LWV's League In Action platform.  No training needed— register today! Bring your smart phone.

Declaration for American Democracy: In the 118th Congress (2023-2024), both the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act once again received an enthusiastic re-introduction in the House and Senate with Democratic Leadership in both chambers declaring pro-democracy legislation a top priority as well as support from the White House. Unfortunately, these bills are at a stand still this session, but we can gear ourselves up for what's next.

The DFAD Coalition invites you to a training series this summer to be a part of the strong and prepared movement to pass the Freedom to Vote Act in the next Congress. Join us for our 4 part series to ensure we're ready to fight for Democracy on Day 1!

Our second training will be on messaging and getting out our pro-democracy message out there. Join us 4pm PT/7pm ET on July 30th with our expert trainers from ReThink Media!

🌟 On July 17, 2024, we honor the 4th anniversary of the passing of Congressman John Lewis by celebrating his lifelong dedication to voting rights. 🌟

Join us at Farish Theater, Lexington Public Library, 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY. Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the event will conclude at 8:45 PM.

We’ll commemorate his legacy and rally support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Freedom to Vote Act, Native American Voting Rights Act, and DC Statehood. Hosted by NAACP, ABLE, and the League of Women Voters of Lexington & LWVKY, the evening features a screening of the documentary John Lewis: Get in the Way (2017, 54 min), voting rights trivia, prizes, food, and “good trouble”! Voter registration will also be available (and learn how to help your friends register and keep up with election deadlines! )

Let’s come together to educate, motivate, and activate our community!

🗳️✨ #GoodTrouble #VotingRights #JohnLewis

LWVNKY is co-sponsoring this book signing of The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights on Saturday July 13 at 2pm ET at the Roebling Books & Coffee in Newport.

Join us for an engaging presentation with Professor Josh Douglas, a passionate advocate for the League. His new book offers timely insights into the critical issue of voting rights, and we are thrilled to support its launch.

VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war. 

We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024. 

NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.

VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war. 

We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024. 

NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.

VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war. 

We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024. 

NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.

Get ready for an engaging Saturday filled with insights and discussions! From 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET, we're delving into LWVKY's roadmap for the year ahead, including adopting program, approving a budget and electing officers to the Board of Directors. This hybrid event offers a mix of in-person and virtual experiences. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Shauna Reilly, Regents’ Professor of Political Science and Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning at Northern Kentucky University, will demystify the electoral college providing context for the League of Women Voters' Moonshot goal of abolishing the Electoral College. 

Saturday’s schedule is as follows (times noted in (Eastern Time):
9:00 AM Check-In/Continental Breakfast
10 AM: Business Meeting Part 1
12:00 PM Presentation
1:00 PM Business Meeting Part 2
The presentation be hybrid. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a link to the Zoom after registering.

Mark your calendars!
Join the LWVKY in reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on May 20th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT . No training needed-register today! Bring your smart phone.

Join Our People Our Vote (OPOV) for a Primary get out the vote canvass in Louisville! We'll meet at the launch location prior to going out to get trained and oriented in what we're doing and who we're talking to.

The League of Women Voters is a proud member of the OPOV Coalition!

Mark your calendars!
Join the LWVKY in reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on May 16th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT . No training needed-register today! Bring your smart phone.

Join the League of Women Voters at the book launch for Professor Josh Douglas’ new book, The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights on May 14 at 7 PM at Pivot Brewing (1400 Delaware St, Lexington, KY) at 7PM ET.

Professor Joshua A. Douglas teaches and researches election law and voting rights, civil procedure, constitutional law, and judicial decision making at the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. He is the author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, a popular press book that provides hope and inspiration for a positive path forward on voting rights. His next popular press book, The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights, will be published in 2024.

An urgent and gripping look at the erosion of voting rights and its implications for democracy, told through the stories of 9 Supreme Court decisions—and the next looming case

In The Court v. The Voters, law professor Joshua Douglas takes us behind the scenes of significant cases in voting rights—some surprising and unknown, some familiar—to investigate the historic crossroads that have irrevocably changed our elections and the nation. In crisp and accessible prose, Douglas tells the story of each case, sheds light on the intractable election problems we face as a result, and highlights the unique role the highest court has played in producing a broken electoral system.

Douglas charts infamous cases like:

• Bush v. Gore, which opened the door to many election law claims

• Citizens United, which contributed to skewed representation—but perhaps not in the way you might think

• Shelby County v. Holder, which gutted the vital protections of the Voting Rights Act

• Crawford v. Marion County Elections Board, which allowed states to enforce voter ID laws and make it harder for people to vote

The Court v. The Voters powerfully reminds us of the tangible, real-world effects from the Court’s voting rights decisions. While we can—and should—lament the democracy that might have been, Douglas argues that we can—and should—double down in our efforts to protect the right to vote.

Join us on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM CT to text reminders to your friends and family via League In Action(OutreachCircle) to create a voting plan using Vote411.org

No previous experience needed-RSVP today!

Power the South Kentucky is a 2-day event with the goal of strengthening grassroots movement, centering people and voters, deepening relationships among KY leaders and members, and building a groundswell to mobilize voters, especially in marginalized and BIPOC communities, for the 2024 elections, and longer-term strategy to build a democracy that’s inclusive, equitable and participatory.

Friday will be in person and virtual. Saturday will be in-person only.

Power the South Kentucky is a 2-day event with the goal of strengthening grassroots movement, centering people and voters, deepening relationships among KY leaders and members, and building a groundswell to mobilize voters, especially in marginalized and BIPOC communities, for the 2024 elections, and longer-term strategy to build a democracy that’s inclusive, equitable and participatory.

Friday will be in person and virtual. Saturday will be in-person only.

Calling all League members and volunteers! Join us at the Vote411 Rally, where League members come together to ignite excitement and drive change in our voter engagement efforts! Together, we'll strategize on how to amplify voter registration initiatives, enhance voter education through our comprehensive voter guide, and gather vital metrics to set targeted goals. Additionally, we will unveil our goals for this election season and underscore the crucial role League members play in the success of Vote411!

By leveraging the voter engagement work with our comprehensive one-stop-shop for voting, we can turbocharge our fundraising efforts. This dynamic strategy ensures the sustained impact of our voter engagement work, empowering every voice and ensuring democracy thrives year after year!

Join the LWV of KY for an Open Primary Webinar on Thursday, February 29th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with University of Kentucky Law Professor, Josh Douglas, and former Kentucky Secretary of State, Trey Grayson. 

They will be discussing the pros and cons of Kentucky keeping our current closed primary system or adopting a more open format that would increase the number of eligible primary voters.  Kentucky League members will be invited to participate in March consensus/discussion meetings to determine if we want to keep our current system or advocate for changes.  Professor Douglas and Secretary Grayson will be giving us necessary information for productive discussions at our local March meetings, perhaps leading to member consensus and action regarding how Kentucky chooses its candidates for the General Election.

LWVKY will be reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters who have had their voting rights restored with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on Monday, Nov. 6 at 5 PM ET/ 4 PM CT . No training needed-register today!

LWVKY will be reaching out to thousands of Kentucky voters who have had their voting rights restored with voting reminders via LWV's League In Action platform on Friday, Nov. 3 at 1 PM ET/ 12 PM CT . No training needed-register today!

You know what's super scary? Voters not having a voting plan! Join us on Monday, October 30th at 6:30 PM ET/ 5:30 PM CT to text thousands of voters a reminder to create a voting plan via League In Action(OutreachCircle). 

No previous experience needed-RSVP today!