League of Women Voters advocates for Election Day registration
Source: WWLP
BOSTON (WWLP) – The League of Women Voters convenes on Beacon Hill each year to advocate for their priority legislation.
The nonpartisan League has locations across the state, including in Amherst, Berkshire County, and the Northampton area, and members are united by a simple mission to strengthen democracy.
An issue championed by the League is the Safe Communities Act, which would limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
“What the Safe Communities Act seeks to address is this feeling of fear and solidifying our commitment, commitment that many of our local law enforcement agencies have already made,” said Framingham Representative Priscila Sousa.
Despite support from the League, this bill is unlikely to pass, as House and Senate leadership have both publicly expressed disinterest in moving the legislature forward. Voters were also encouraged to support a bill allowing election day registration, meaning you can register to vote and cast your ballot on the same day.
As of now, improperly or unregistered voters can file a provisional ballot.
BOSTON (WWLP) – The League of Women Voters convenes on Beacon Hill each year to advocate for their priority legislation.
The nonpartisan League has locations across the state, including in Amherst, Berkshire County, and the Northampton area, and members are united by a simple mission to strengthen democracy.
An issue championed by the League is the Safe Communities Act, which would limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
“What the Safe Communities Act seeks to address is this feeling of fear and solidifying our commitment, commitment that many of our local law enforcement agencies have already made,” said Framingham Representative Priscila Sousa.
Despite support from the League, this bill is unlikely to pass, as House and Senate leadership have both publicly expressed disinterest in moving the legislature forward. Voters were also encouraged to support a bill allowing election day registration, meaning you can register to vote and cast your ballot on the same day.
As of now, improperly or unregistered voters can file a provisional ballot.