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The League's mission is empowering voters and defending democracy. Find nonpartisan election info at @VOTE411.

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On this day in 1917, Jeanette Pickering Rankin was sworn in as the first woman elected to Congress. She was a suffrage leader and pacifist, and as a Representative from Montana, she was the only Member of Congress to vote against the entrance to World War I and World War II.

On this day in 1917, Jeanette Pickering Rankin was sworn in as the first woman elected to Congress. She was a suffrage leader and pacifist, and as a Representative from Montana, she was the only Member of Congress to vote against the entrance to World War I and World War II.
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Don’t be a fool! Register to vote!!! April 4th is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the upcoming local elections on May 4th.

Don’t be a fool! Register to vote!!! April 4th is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the upcoming local elections on May 4th.
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Did you know that in Texas this year, there are TWO elections in May? Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more information about voter registration deadlines, when to request and return Vote by Mail ballots, Early Voting dates, and more!

Did you know that in Texas this year, there are TWO elections in May? Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more information about voter registration deadlines, when to request and return Vote by Mail ballots, Early Voting dates, and more!
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Every vote is a step towards a more equitable and just society. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Use it.

Every vote is a step towards a more equitable and just society. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Use it.
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LWVUS joined this critical case and brief led by National Women's Law Center, which highlights the maternal health crisis in the US as well as the stark racial disparities in maternal morbidity.

Full statement: lwv.org/newsroom/press…

LWVUS joined this critical case and brief led by @nwlc, which highlights the maternal health crisis in the US as well as the stark racial disparities in maternal morbidity. Full statement: lwv.org/newsroom/press…
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'LWV of Texas is thrilled that the court of appeals overturned Ms. Crystal Mason-Hobbs's unjust conviction for illegal voting under the TX Election Code. We are proud to have supported Ms. Mason alongside the NAACP of TX in a joint amicus brief.' ~Joyce LeBombard, LWVTX President

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in 1875, the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) ruled in a unanimous decision that the 14th Amendment did not guarantee women the right to vote.


The 19th Amendment overruled Minor v. Happersett by prohibiting discrimination in voting rights based on sex.

#OnThisDay in 1875, the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) ruled in a unanimous decision that the 14th Amendment did not guarantee women the right to vote. #VotingRights The 19th Amendment overruled Minor v. Happersett by prohibiting discrimination in voting rights based on sex.
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in 1961, the 23rd Amendment was ratified. The 23rd Amendment provided Washington D.C. residents the right to vote in U.S. presidential elections. It was the second most quickly ratified amendment in constitutional history.

#OnThisDay in 1961, the 23rd Amendment was ratified. The 23rd Amendment provided Washington D.C. residents the right to vote in U.S. presidential elections. It was the second most quickly ratified amendment in constitutional history.
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Join us in commemorating the birthday of Mary Eleanor Brackenridge, born in 1837. Mary was a women's rights advocate. She served as the 1st president of the Texas Woman Suffrage Association, and she was the first woman in Bexar County to register to vote.

Join us in commemorating the birthday of Mary Eleanor Brackenridge, born in 1837. Mary was a women's rights advocate. She served as the 1st president of the Texas Woman Suffrage Association, and she was the first woman in Bexar County to register to vote. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Behind every successful election is a team of dedicated workers who put their heart and soul into ensuring a smooth and fair voting process. To all the election workers, thank you for your hard work and commitment to democracy.

Behind every successful election is a team of dedicated workers who put their heart and soul into ensuring a smooth and fair voting process. To all the election workers, thank you for your hard work and commitment to democracy.
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Today is Primary Election Day! If you haven't voted already, visit VOTE411.org to compare candidates, find your polling location, and more.

If you've already voted, encourage your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else you meet to go vote!

Today is Primary Election Day! If you haven't voted already, visit VOTE411.org to compare candidates, find your polling location, and more. If you've already voted, encourage your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else you meet to go vote!
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 5th is Election Day!!! If you haven't voted already in the Texas Primary Election, make a plan to go vote tomorrow, and grab a friend to go with you! Visit VOTE411.org to compare candidates, find your polling location, and more.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 5th is Election Day!!! If you haven't voted already in the Texas Primary Election, make a plan to go vote tomorrow, and grab a friend to go with you! Visit VOTE411.org to compare candidates, find your polling location, and more.
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