League of Women Voters Charleston

09/06/2026

“Voting isn’t the most we can do, but the least.”
— Gloria Steinem (1934-2026)

09/03/2026

Vote411.org the ideal place to check your registration status now. Make sure your status is current so you can be heard at the polls in November!

South Carolina has removed 1.2 million voters from its rolls since 2022. Were you one of them? Protect your vote by checking your registration status today.

08/29/2026

This is the power of LWV in action.

A federal court granted emergency relief blocking USPS from implementing its newly finalized mail ballot rule for the November 2026 midterm elections.

08/25/2026

USPS rule remains blocked due to preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters Massachusetts v. Trump

08/25/2026

Journalists hold local government officials accountable and so do voters. Important work and upcoming program this Thursday from The Post and Courier. RSVP below!

What happens when small-town governments across South Carolina struggle to keep the lights on and fewer journalists are there to hold them accountable?

Join The Post and Courier’s investigative reporters for a behind-the-scenes look at Townfall, our groundbreaking investigation into South Carolina’s small-town fiscal crisis.

Tickets are free, but you must register to attend: tickets.postandcourier.com/e/townfall/tickets

08/19/2026

Saturday: Join us for a special opportunity to hear directly from Kevin Sack, author of the Pulitzer Finalist book, Mother Emanuel. Learn about the iconic African American church and the historic role it has played in our city and beyond. LWV members and friends, join us to mingle beforehand at the American Community Gardens across the street at 9:45 am on Saturday! Event is free, open to the public. International African American Museum The Links, Incorporated Nu Alpha Omega AKA North Charleston Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Charleston Area Justice Ministry Buxton Books YWCA Greater Charleston@followers

08/11/2026

Another win for LWV plaintiffs and voters rights. This follows last week’s win on allowing nonprofit groups to register new citizen voters at USCIS naturalization ceremonies.

A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

08/10/2026

Don’t be surprised tomorrow! Check SCVotes.gov for updates to polling places for Tuesday’s special Republican Senate Primary. Many locations have changed due to school openings.

08/05/2026

We're partnering with SINO and Buxton Books to present Kevin Sack, author of the Pulitzer Finalist nonfiction MOTHER EMANUEL, in conversation on Saturday August 22 at 10:30 am. Please join us to learn more about Mother Emanuel and the history and impact of the African American Church in South Carolina. Open to the public.

08/05/2026

NOTE: Vote early or on Tuesday Aug 11 if eligible to cast a ballot in this special election primary. Check your polling location on scvotes.gov first. MANY polling locations have changed due to school schedules.