In 1920, suffragette Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters to help women fulfill their new responsibilities as voters. Today, the men and women of the LWV carry on that legacy. We are a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. In the Bluegrass State, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky is proud to carry on that legacy.
A note on our header
June 28, 2009Our header depicts an important moment in the history of the Kentucky League of Women Voters: the signing of the 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, granting women the right to vote, by KY Governor Edwin P. Morrow on January 5, 1920. Kentucky was the twenty-fourth state to ratify the pivotal amendment. More on this image can be found at the American Memory Project.
President’s Report on Provisional Balloting
June 28, 2009Frankfort, KY – As President of The League of Women Voters of Kentucky, I want the public to know they always are allowed to file an “affidavit of Voter” and fill out a ballot in elections. This type of ballot according to Kentucky law would then go to the Commonwealth Attorney and to a grand jury to see if the vote was legally cast or not.
Felon Voting Rights Position
June 28, 2009Position Statement and Activities
At a press conference held November 2, 2006 in the State Capitol Rotunda, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky announced a new position on the issue of restoration of felons’ voting rights. The released report, “Felony Disenfranchisement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky”, presents findings and makes recommendations, including support for a constitutional amendment. Click on the links to see the 11/02/06 Press Release, a one-page flyer and the complete Report.
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