Delaware

previous next
Legislative Hall

Where we make an impact!

Legislative Hall - Where things happen that bring about changes.
legislative waiting time

Waiting time

Advocacy group waiting for legislative vote.
Gerrymandering

Stop the gerrymandering!

No one likes gerrymandering, except those doing the gerrymandering. Kevin Bleyer
Join us

Delaware League of Women Voters

League of Women Voters is always looking for new members!

Join here.
Suffragettes Holding Voting Banner

Empowering Voters

Defending democracy

Delaware

A Voice for Citizens - A Force for Change

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

POSTPONEMENTS/CANCELLATION OF ALL LEAGUE EVENTS:
Due to Federal and State restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus, all league sponsored public activities are currently postponed. Once restrictions are eased, please check back for information on rescheduled events.

 

LWVUS Responds to Police Killing of George Floyd

George Floyd

Submitted by Delaware in June 2020.

News

"The League of Women Voters grieves the murders of George Floyd and the countless other Black lives that have been tragically taken at the hands of rogue law enforcement officers who are rarely held fully accountable for their actions.

Read more

Spring 2020 LWVDE Newsletter

Delaware Newsletter

Submitted by Delaware in May 2020.

News

Read the League of Women Voters of Delaware's Spring newsletter, the VOTER 2020 with a roundup of LWV activities, cancelations, postponements, and much more.

Read more

Presidential Primary Voting Date Changed Again

Delaware map

Wilmington, DE

Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the fifteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, rescheduling Delaware’s presidential primary for July 7.

Read more

LWV Convention Update

LWV

Submitted by Delaware in May 2020.

News

From the National League of Women Voters: Convention Announcement 

Read more

 LWVDE VOTING BILLS AND INFORMATION

advocacy

Submitted by Delaware in April 2020.

News

In these tough times, the League of Women Voters of Delaware is still hard at work, and there are steps that all concerned citizens can take right now, as well. Read on for election information, actions you can take to contact your legislators for support, and upcoming Zoom sessions.

Read more

Delaware 2020 Census Data

Census update

Submitted by Delaware in April 2020.

News

Responses to the 2020 Census are critically important. The U.S Census Bureau is tracking self-response rates nationwide to help ensure a complete and accurate count. It can help LWV members know where they can get the word out where needed. Delaware's response rate, as of April 15, is a bit below the national average. Click READ MORE (on the right) to get the link and directions.

Read more

Update - Census 2020

Census update

Submitted by Delaware in April 2020.

News

THE CENSUS: Your Invitation to Respond. If you haven’t responded yet, it is not too late! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau has extended deadlines to keep its workers and the public safe. The new deadline for self-response is August 14.

Read more

Governor Carney postpones Delaware elections, and eases criteria for absentee voting.

Delaware map

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Delaware Governor John Carney issued a sixth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, moving Delaware’s presidential primary to June 2, and suspending residential foreclosures and evictions during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read more

Just In Case... You Are Bored...

Bored

Submitted by Delaware in March 2020.

News

Try some of these activities while the coronavirus is with us.

Read more

New website to recognize the 2020 anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

Women's Vote

Submitted by Delaware in January 2020.

News

The website includes historical information about the women’s suffrage movement nationally and in Delaware, interactive quizzes, reading lists for people of all ages, and lesson plans for teachers.

Read more

Groundbreaking for the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial

turning point

Submitted by Delaware in November 2019.

News

Dedication planned for Suffrage Centennial on August 26, 2020

Read more

Voices of Women in America

Del Women

Submitted by Delaware in November 2019.

News

Voices of Women in America - A project is just getting underway called Delaware Women’s Voices. Its goal is to identify important issues that impact women's lives and to pinpoint areas of need.

Read more

Centennial Commission

Vote

Submitted by Delaware in October 2019.

News

From 2019-2020, Delaware and all other states will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote at events and programs across the state!

Read more