LWV of Huntington strongly encourages all our members to get involved. We must all do what we can to Defend our Democracy. Democracy dies in Darkness.
Light for Our Democracy & April 5 Hands Off Mobilization
- Leagues and over 24 partners mobilized 79 events nationwide.
- LWV is joining national organizers for “Hands Off” events, a national day of action currently with over 200 events planned. Leagues are welcome to join or create events using this sign-up link.
- A Community Field Call will take place on Thursday, March 27 at 5:30pm ET. This call is an excellent opportunity for local and state Leagues to learn more and coordinate on upcoming LWV activities and actions. Register for next week’s call here.
Congressional Recess Actions
- Turn Up the Heat! Recess guide now available:https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/turn-heat-congressional-recess-guide-action
- Spring/Summer Congressional recess dates:
- March 13 – 23
- Weeks of April 14 & 21
- Week of May 26
- Week of June 16
- Congressional calendar: https://www.majorityleader.gov/uploadedfiles/overview_-_2025_house_calendar.pdf
Congressional Action
- SAVE Act vote is expected to happen the week of March 31
- SAVE Act Letter to the Editor Template: https://www.lwv.org/league-management/templates-graphics/letter-editor-template-leagues-save-act
- SAVE ACT Talking Points: https://www.lwv.org/league-management/talking-points/save-act-voter-eligibility-talking-points
- SAVE Act Action alert: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-your-members-congress-oppose-save-act
- Stand Up for Democracy Action Alert: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/urge-your-members-congress-stand-democracy
- Federal Action Request Form: https://www.lwv.org/federal-action-request-form
Upcoming Elections + VOTE411
- Clearly there’s A LOT of important things happening right now, AND it’s still an election year; there’s really no “off-year” for elections.
- Many of our communities’ most pressing issues hang in the balance, and Leagues have a chance to make some of their greatest impact in these local and special elections.
- We have over 2,000 races on VOTE411 right now.
- Election Prep Toolkit: https://www.lwv.org/league-management/voter-services/election-preparation-toolkit