Happy September, League leaders! 

Fall is in the air, and one of my favorite election season activities, National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), is just around the corner on September 17. Thank you to the 450+ Leagues who have already signed up as a partner. While the deadline to receive NVRD materials has passed, there is still time for Leagues to sign up: Leagues can register their event and become a partner here. Don't forget, we have a variety of resources to help your League with voter registration efforts available on the League Management Site.  

Over the last few months, voters across the country have heard about Project 2025, a highly partisan, theoretical plan created by the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation. LWVUS has been analyzing Project 2025 since it was first published, and it is important to recognize that as of now, it is not an official policy platform of any political party nor is it an actual set of policies. We’ve created messaging guidance to help Leagues navigate conversations on Project 2025: given its partisan nature, we request that local and state Leagues refrain from public messaging on the plan and focus more broadly on our work to protect democracy.

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With autumn on our doorstep, that means election season is in full swing: in fact, the 2024 general election is exactly two months away. Given this election's historic nature and the potential for record turnout across the country, it is critical that state and local League leaders coordinate and ensure effective communication throughout this election season. If your League has not already done so, please establish an election rapid response plan and refer to our election resources. Learn more about how to set up your rapid response network, guidance on responding to election issues in your community, and tips on spotting voter intimidation on the League Management Site. 

As you continue your work to empower voters and defend democracy, make sure you are tracking your impact with our data collection toolkit! This toolkit helps simplify data collection and provides the tools and knowledge you need to leverage the power of your data. For more guidance on collecting data, make sure to check out LWVUS evaluation’s office hours.

In League,

Dianna Wynn