Elections Bill — and Ballot Initiatives: What’s hot this week. April 19, 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session April is off to a roaring start. The Elections bill is waiting the Governor’s signature. The legislature is focused on the budget (including funds...
From the April 2, 2026 Press Release BOSTON, MA – A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit today in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging President Trump’s March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. The...
Who Decides How Alaskans Vote? Decisions That Could Reshape Elections April 5, 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session However you’re marking this holiday weekend, here’s hoping it brings you time to rest and reflect. Spring in Alaska can’t be too far off now,...
Democracy at Work: It’s Not Always Pretty March 22, 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session The focus this week is on how Alaskans participate in the voting process—from how voter data is managed, to how young people are introduced to civic engagement, to...
It’s March 2026….Do you know who has your personal data? March 8, 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session Alaskans, generally, value our privacy. The Alaska Constitution explicitly protects the right to privacy, and the U.S. Constitution balances...
Defending Democracy for over 106 Years! February 22, 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session On February 14th, the League of Women Voters celebrated its 106th anniversary. Happy birthday to the League! I’m proud to be part of an organization that has worked to...
Early Session in Alaska; Major Election Legislation in Congress February 8, 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session As the Alaska Legislature moves deeper into the session, key decisions are taking shape on the state budget, education policy, and election...
A Fast-Moving Session With Big Impacts! January 2026 | 34th Alaska Legislature, Second Session Welcome to all Alaska LWV members, new and returning. For those who are new, LWV Alaska publishes a bi-monthly newsletter from January through May highlighting what’s...
LWV Responds to President Trump’s Anti-Voter Executive Order The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s signed executive order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American...
The League of Women Voters of Alaska along with Leagues from all 50 states and the District of Columbia signed the letter below which was sent to Congress by the LWV US. From the February 14, 2025 LWV Press Release “On the 105th anniversary of its founding, the...
