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A nonpartisan political organization founded in 1920 and dedicated to promoting an open governmental system and educating the public about voting methods and voting rights. Abbreviated LWV.
Also known asLWV
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A nonpartisan political organization founded in 1920 and dedicated to promoting an open governmental system and educating the public about voting methods and voting rights. Abbreviated LWV.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). League Of Women Voters. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/league-of-women-voters
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