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The Program & Advocacy committee wants to both help prepare and encourage young people to vote. To achieve this, we are conducting a survey to determine what prevents this age group from voting and how the League can help to overcome these hurdles. Please let the young people you know that we are seeking their opinions on voting and elections.

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Greeting and Gratitude from the President

Published On 8/5/2024

Our Journey Forward.

Read comments from LWVSA incoming President, Yvonne Pelayo.

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Join us for Can We Talk? on Aug. 28

Published On 8/5/2024

On Wednesday, August 28, Can We Talk? will host a panel discussion on how to become an informed voter and encourage others to be knowledgeable, too. The panel will be moderated by the President of the League, Yvonne Pelayo. The panel will include Dr. John Hermann and Dr. David Crockett, both professors in the field of political science at Trinity University, Elaine Ayala, columnist at the San Antonio Express-News and Laura Garcia, managing editor of the San Antonio Report.

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Farewell Message from Madhu Sridhar

Published On 4/18/2024

Farewell Message from League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area President, Madhu Sridhar.

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Learn About the Appraisal District Election

Published On 4/16/2024

The May 4 election will be here before you know it, and it includes, for the first time, three countywide races for positions on the Bexar Appraisal District board. The November proposition that reduced property tax bills included the requirement to add three elected positions to the five appointed ones in large counties.

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Participate In The Process

Published On 4/16/2024

The Bexar County Elections Department is in need of election judges and clerks. Many judges, whose average age is 73, are unable to do the job any more. Because of the shortage, almost a dozen polling sites were closed in the March primaries.

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Help LWVSA Promote Vote411.org

Published On 4/16/2024

Would you like a free reusable yard sign letting people know about VOTE411.org, our online voters guide? It’s a great way to inform people about how to get nonpartisan election information. Put it out about two weeks before early voting in any election, tuck it away after Election Day, and bring it back out for subsequent elections.

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Preyor-Johnson: On School Choice Sunday, know that Texas private school vouchers will end in sufferi

Published On 3/13/2024

The League "has a strong, long-held, member-adopted position opposing vouchers in any form, including the method proposed in SB 1," Madhu Sridhar, president of the League of Women Voters of San Antonio, said, ...

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LWVSA Mobilizing Young Voters

Published On 2/20/2024

The recently created Youth Voter Outreach Committee has already engaged with hundreds of students at voter registration and education tabling events across the city.

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LWVSA receives 2024 Courageous Love Award from the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antoni

Published On 2/20/2024

LWVSA Recognized for Work Educating and Registering Voters.

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Spanish-Speaking Members Needed

Published On 2/20/2024

Help needed to review possible Spanish-language version of Voters Guide and Vote411; Spanish-speaking advocates needed for sharing important election information through media outlets

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Seeking help for Vote411/Voters Guide

Published On 2/20/2024

Voter Services Committee looking to grow; Computer savvy volunteers needed

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Community Outreach Volunteer Training – March 12

Published On 2/20/2024

Do you want to help get people more civically involved? Register people to vote? Help people find the resources they need to be informed and involved citizens? Would you like to find out more about what the League is doing in the community? Come to the Community Outreach Volunteer Training on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 pm.

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Jacque Callanen, Elections Administrator, is Guest of Honor January 20th at Membership Event

Published On 12/20/2023

2024 will be an important election year. Join us to learn about the League's plans for 2024 elections.

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Welcome Three New Board Members: Nicole Lehmann, Margaret Kanyusik, and Janet Scott

Published On 12/20/2023

Three members joined the LWVSA board this past month. They will be involved with Youth Initiative leading the Youth Voter Outreach Committee.

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Announcing: LWVSA Volunteer Training For Election 2024

Published On 12/19/2023

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area will be hosting volunteer training for the 2024 elections. Please join us!

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Youth Initiative Contest Winners Announced

Published On 12/19/2023

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area is proud to announce our 2023 Youth Contests Winners.

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Youth Voter Outreach Committee Formed Under Youth Initiative

Published On 12/18/2023

Margaret Kanyusik and Nicole Lehmann appointed to co-chair.

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Save the Date: Membership Appreciation Event

Published On 11/22/2023

Members are invited to join the league on January 20, 2024

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LWVSA Youth Initiative in Full Action This Year

Published On 11/20/2023

The Youth Initiative team this year is gaining momentum in promoting civic engagement among the youth in our community.

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In Memoriam: Evelyn Bonavita

Published On 11/20/2023

All of us at the League of Women Voters of San Antonio are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Evelyn Bonavita, a longtime member of the League. Evelyn served as president of the League of Women Voters of San Antonio. She was also the president of the Texas League. She passed away on November 12 in Austin where she had moved earlier this year.

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Thanksgiving Message from the President

Published On 11/20/2023

It is the integrated and cohesive efforts of all the League teams – Voter Services, Community Outreach, Youth Initiative, Organization, Social Media, Program and Development – that are bringing the desired results in voter turnout. YOU are part of this success. YOU are the reason for this success.

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LWVSA Recognized at the City Council Meeting

Published On 11/14/2023

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area was recognized at the City Council meeting on November 9 for our work. Mayor Ron Nirenberg introduced the League as “the organization fighting a good fight for democracy for over 100 years.”

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League Held 2023-2024 Annual Meeting

Published On 8/21/2023

Legislative Update from Stephanie Swanson; Glenda Wolin Recognized

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Welcome Diya Contractor, Youth Coordinator

Published On 8/21/2023

LWVSA is proud to welcome Diya Contractor as Youth Coordinator for this year's Youth Initiative Contest.

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It's Hot, But The League Stays Cool

Published On 8/21/2023

The Community Outreach Committee has found the coolest place in town, the San Antonio Public Libraries.

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Join Senator Jose Menéndez for Community Gathering

Published On 8/21/2023

Senator hosting first of two Community Gatherings to give overview of 88th legislative session.

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Youth Engagement - What is the San Antonio League doing?

Published On 8/21/2023

Safeguarding democracy entails engaging young voters by providing them the information they need to navigate the election process.

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Parts of 2021 election law tossed

Published On 8/19/2023

A federal judge has ruled that portions of the 2021 Texas omnibus voting law violate the federal Civil Rights act. The bill’s provisions, which added the voter’s driver’s license or partial Social Security number on the mail ballot application and the ballot envelope, ordered elections officials to reject either one if the number was missing or incorrect.

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New laws affect elections procedures

Published On 7/29/2023

The 88th Texas Legislature passed several laws that affect procedures in voting and elections. They go into
effect before the November 7 Constitutional Amendment election.

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New laws improve mail ballot requirements

Published On 7/3/2023

New bipartisan laws are designed to lower rejection rates of mail-in applications and mail ballots and to improve the ability to track them. This follows the rejection of thousands of ballots after a 2021 law created new and confusing identification requirements.

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Vetoes by Gov. Greg Abbott

Published On 6/20/2023

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 76 bills that were passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature. Here are 10 of the vetoed bills. Click on the number of the bill to see more information.

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May 6 Election Review

Published On 5/7/2023

A big thank-you to all who voted in the municipal election on May 6. Now the election moves to its next phase: the runoffs.

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Legislative Voting Rights Update, May 20

Published On 4/25/2023

Join us and learn at LWVSA Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 20

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Community Outreach Has Impact

Published On 4/24/2023

Our Community Outreach volunteers are reaching thousands of voters -- we can use your help!

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League Hosts Candidate Forums

Published On 4/16/2023

Candidates responded to audience questions at two candidate forums

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VOTE411 and Voters Guides available for May 6 election

Published On 4/12/2023

The online VOTE411 and the print Voters Guide are now available for you to learn about candidates and Proposition A.

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Grassroots Passion, Energy Drive League

Published On 3/16/2023

Our League is a grassroots organization driven by the passion, energy and concerns of our members.

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In Memoriam: Elaine Talarski

Published On 3/16/2023

Remembering Elaine Talarski, a longtime member and former President of the San Antonio League, who passed away in February.

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Texas Legislature Advocacy Update

Published On 3/16/2023

The League's principles serve as our guide as we advocate in the Texas Legislature.

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Legislative Action Resources

Published On 3/15/2023

LWV Texas has the resources you need to be an active and engaged constituent during this critical session of the Texas Legislature.

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Register today for the League’s 5K

Published On 3/15/2023

Join us for the League's family-friendly 5K

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Get ready for the Municipal Election

Published On 3/9/2023

Prepare yourself to make informed choices when you vote in the San Antonio Municipal Election. We have the tools to help.

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Your Support and Your Activism Makes Democracy Work

Published On 2/17/2023

With the Legislature in session and city elections coming up, the next few months are going to be hectic for the San Antonio League. It's a great time to get involved to help our neighbors participate in democracy.

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88th Texas Legislature: Education Bills to Watch

Published On 2/16/2023

Education funding, school safety concerns, school choice and parental rights are high on most legislators’ priority lists. Here are the issues they're discussing and some school funding bills to watch.

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88th Texas Legislature: Voter Suppression Bills to Watch

Published On 2/15/2023

Many bills that would make voting more difficult have been filed in the Texas Legislature this session. Here are some of the bills to watch so you can contact your legislators if they come up for a vote.

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Website Login Tips for Members

Published On 1/23/2023

Our League's website has lots of helpful features to help our members stay in touch with each other and get more involved in empowering voters and defending democracy. The first step to access many of those features is to log into the website. Here are some tips to help members log in successfully.

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League members join in annual MLK March

Published On 1/16/2023

Members of the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area joined the annual 2023 MLK March on January 16, 2023.

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LWVSA members join annual MLK March

Published On 1/16/2023

Members of the League of Women Voters joined the 36th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration on Jan. 16, 2023.

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State Legislator Interviews 2023: Your Help Needed!

Published On 1/13/2023

We are forming teams to interview our Bexar County state legislators. Our purpose is to get to know our state Representatives’ and Senators’ legislative priorities and plans. We have twelve legislators to interview this month, so your involvement is REALLY needed!

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Youth Initiative 2022 Contest Winners

Published On 12/30/2022

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area is proud to announce the youth winners of our 2022 "Picture This" Event, who responded to the prompt "I Am American Democracy".

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In Memoriam: Nancy Price

Published On 12/30/2022

Nancy Price, former president of the League of Women Voters of San Antonio Area and a long-time member, died on November 27, 2022. She helped build the platform for civic participation here in Bexar County, on which we stand so proudly today and continue to empower voters and defend democracy. A memorial service will be held January 7 at 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio, 7150 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78213.

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Lobby Days and Women Power Texas Dinner – Plan a trip to Austin

Published On 12/30/2022

Save the date for Lobby Days! LWV Texas is finalizing details for the events on February 27-28, 2023.

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What Are You Looking Forward To in 2023?

Published On 12/30/2022

Getting more exercise? Becoming more civically engaged? Joining a group? Do all three! Register for LWVSA's 100 Years and Running 5K and join us on March 19, 2023

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Voter Registration January 2023

Published On 12/28/2022

The Community Outreach Committee is gearing up for the spring election cycle by getting our VDRs recertified for the 2023-2024 cycle, and registering new citizens at upcoming naturalization ceremonies

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MLK, Jr. March: January 16, 2023

Published On 12/28/2022

Join the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area in the 36th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration, in person on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

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Keep Abreast of Upcoming Community Outreach Events

Published On 12/28/2022

The Community Outreach Committee will be planning additional voter outreach events leading up to the May 2023 election. Volunteers will notice that our volunteer opportunities sign ups will begin to look a little different as we transition to a new platform that is connected to the LWVSA.org website.

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Thanksgiving Message from the President

Published On 11/24/2022

A message of gratitude for all the League is doing for voters and for democracy in this important time.

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Lots of Ways to Get Involved!

Published On 11/24/2022

The League offers so many opportunities to get involved and support our mission of Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy! We want to help connect you with all the ways you can support this important work.

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Mark Your Calendar for the 5K!

Published On 11/21/2022

LWV-SAA will host the 2nd annual "100 Years and Running" 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, March 19, 2023

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Legislative Interviews and Lobby Days

Published On 11/20/2022

Here is an opportunity to meet your legislators and talk about the League and public policy priorities.

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Election a Culmination of Months of Community Outreach Work

Published On 11/19/2022

Community Outreach connected with potential voters in a variety of ways this election season. Relevant and timely nonpartisan information and election resources were made available face to face, via distributions and by mail.

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Voters Guide Reaches More People Than Ever

Published On 11/10/2022

The Voters Guide produced for the November General Election was distributed to more locations and organizations than ever. High interest in the election and the area’s increasing familiarity with our League resulted in even more requests after we distributed all 23,000 copies.

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San Antonio League receives award from San Antonio NAACP

Published On 11/1/2022

The League was honored during NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration for its important contributions for providing valuable information for voters in the San Antonio Community.

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County Judge Candidate Forum at KLRN

Published On 10/21/2022

The League of Women Voters of San Antonio invited the three declared candidates for Bexar County Judge to participate in the forum, which was taped in-studio at KLRN and broadcast on October 21.

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Commentary: Consider ranked choice voting to eliminate repeat elections

Published On 5/29/2024

Prudent election reforms, such as rank choice voting, are needed to engage voters, increase voter participation, elect leaders with broader support and avoid high cost runoffs with low voter turnout.

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Commentary: The SA League of Women Voter's hope? That young people vote

Published On 3/13/2024

To equip young citizens, the San Antonio League of Women Voters holds an annual student essay and art contest, conducts tours and creates guides.

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Commentary: Time to vote on Texas constitutional amendments

Published On 3/13/2024

The Texas Constitution, one of the longest in the country, has been amended 517 times since its adoption in 1876. Over the years, the Texas Legislature has proposed 700 amendments with a success rate of 73.8%.

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We must empower voters of tomorrow

Published On 1/24/2023

https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/Commentary-We-must-empower-voters-of-tomorrow-17708527.php

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A vote of thanks for all who make our elections fair

Published On 11/22/2022

"This Thanksgiving, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area, I want to express my gratitude to all who fulfilled the promise of democracy by stepping up in myriad ways this past election to ensure a safe, accessible and fair election for all voters."

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We wonder about those who registered to vote, but didn't

Published On 11/16/2022

https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/Editorial-miderm-voter-turnout-17587294.php

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This election, let your voice be heard. Vote

Published On 6/27/2022

The scope and impact of this bond election cannot be underestimated. The outcome will be determined by those who take the time to vote. It is critical that voters voice their choices.

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Do your part for government that works-vote in the primary

Published On 2/14/2022

To reflect broader representation in our elected officials, more mainstream voters need to participate in party primaries. Texas needs leaders who reflect the entire spectrum of ideologies and will work across the aisle to make the Legislature and other government offices more functional.

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Here’s how to get your vote by mail application approved

Published On 1/28/2022

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, describes how to get your vote by mail application approved.

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League project empowers young citizens

Published On 1/4/2022

Commentary by League President, Madhu Sridhar and winning essays in the Youth Initiative Contest

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Democracy is at risk. Get registered to vote.

Published On 9/28/2021

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, encourages voter registration.

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As redistricting looms, speak up for fair representation

Published On 9/9/2021

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, describes the redistricting process and encourages readers to speak up.

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Prepare Now to Vote Safely This Fall

Published On 8/13/2020

In her latest commentary for the San Antonio Express-News, "Prepare now to vote safely this fall," San Antonio League president Madhu Sridhar outlines the challenges to our elections created by COVID-19 and urges measures to ensure voting is "equitable, efficient, feasible, easy and safe for all" in November.

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Want to see change in Bexar County? Inform yourself and vote

Published On 6/24/2020

LWVSAA League President, Madhu Sridhar,appeals to business and community leaders to help inform voters.

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Honor suffragists, their vision by voting

Published On 2/14/2020

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the League of Women Voters and encourages voting in the upcoming elections.

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Get educated on the ballot and vote

Published On 10/20/2019

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, explains arguments for and against the proposition 4 regarding a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax.

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In the public interest, let our voices be heard

Published On 9/23/2019

On National Voter Registration day, Madhu Sridhar, President of the LWVSAA, encourages eligible citizens to register and vote.

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Voting is in your best interest

Published On 2/20/2018

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, reminds you that your one vote has the power to influence decisions that will impact you, your children and your grandchildren.

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When citizens fail to vote, democracy suffers

Published On 9/24/2017

On National Voter Registration Day, Madhu Sridhar, President of the LWVSAA, encourages citizens to be involved by registering and voting.

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May the legacy of the outgoing president of San Antonio League of Women Voters continue

Published On 5/29/2024

The nonprofit has come along way. Under the leadership of Madhu Sridhar, the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area has thrived. She leaves in May.

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Know What's On the Ballot with League of Women Voters

Published On 4/6/2023

Glenda Wolin, VP of Voter Services, speaks with FOX 29's "Focus on South Texas" about informing voters through Voter Guides and Vote411.org.

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Getting Youth Engaged in Elections

Published On 11/6/2022

Madhu Sridhar, president of the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area, chats about the organization’s youth initiative that’s meant to get the next generation engaged in democracy

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Shocked by low voter turnout, she stepped up

Published On 1/28/2022

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, talks to Express-News columnist Nancy Preyor-Johnson about why she dedicates herself to encouraging and informing active participation in government.

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Celebration of women’s suffrage continues with League of Women Voters event

Published On 8/26/2020

he LWVSAA celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment with an event titled "Hard Won, Not Done."

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Celebrations in the San Antonio Area of women's voting rights include actions as well as remembrance

Published On 8/17/2020

San Antonio celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

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Don't forget to vote!

Published On 10/21/2019

The San Antonio Express-News editorial board encourages voting on the constitutional amendments.

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League of Women Voters steps up its local game

Published On 11/21/2018

San Antonio Express-News columnist, Gilbert Garcia, describes the efforts of the LWVSAA and its president, Madhu Sridhar.

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