League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Lee County visited Florida Gulf Coast University to help students navigate voting challenges ahead of the general election. FGCU students shared concerns about voter ID requirements and transportation to polling locations, while the League provided guidance and resources like Vote411.org to encourage civic engagement.

With the presidential election fast approaching, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Lee County is gearing up to help citizens stay informed.The LWV is a non-partisan, nonprofit political organization with over 700 chapters across the U.S. The organization was founded in 1920 and strives to protect and expand voting rights. The LWV does not support or oppose candidates and political parties but does have positions on issues.Among the local league’s initiatives are programs specific to the upcoming general election.

With election season kicking into full gear, one website seeks to inform voters in southwest Florida and beyond.Founded in 2006 by the League of Women Voters, VOTE411.org is referred to as a one-stop shop for nonpartisan election information. Citizens who enter their address into the website are directed to a list of local races they are able to vote in and all about the candidates running for the position.

A website launched by the League of Women Voters provides detailed, nonpartisan information voters may need to compare candidates, review voting procedures, and understand ballot initiatives.

Senate Bill 90 passed in the Florida Senate and was signed by Governor DeSantis last May. Its provisions amend the state election laws to, according to the Senate website, “improve election security, transparency, and administration.” Here’s what you should know about the bill before the state elections this fall.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing bipartisan criticism of playing politics with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Southwest Florida. The criticism stems from DeSantis’ recent selection of COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic sites in Charlotte and Manatee Counties.

State health officials reported 527 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, Wednesday, bringing the statewide total number of cases to 47,471 people.The Florida Department of Health also reported 44 coronavirus-related deaths, Wednesday, bringing Florida's death toll to 2,096 fatalities. 968 of Florida's coronavirus deaths have been associated with long-term care facilities, representing 46.2% of all virus-related deaths in the state.

September 24 marks National Voter Registration Day, which is meant to encourage eligible voters to register or to make sure their information is up to…