League of Women Voters of Alabama

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Jim Zeigler drops out of PSC debate over League of Women Voters redistricting stance

Jim Zeigler withdrew from a League of Women Voters forum after the group criticized Alabama’s redistricting push and defended Black representation.

May 5, 2026

Panel hosting state advocacy groups recaps major bills of 2026 Session

Advocates from across Alabama shared takeaways from the session, highlighting prison, energy and voting rights reforms alongside stronger public engagement with policymakers.

April 13, 2026

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House committee OKs Alabama Voting Rights Act

Lawmakers advanced a package to guarantee early voting, eliminate absentee ballot restrictions and automatically restore ballot access for some returning from incarceration.

April 2, 2026

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LWVAL commends steps toward prison reform in Alabama

The League of Women Voters praised a newly negotiated pilot program aimed at improving oversight and safety in state correctional facilities.

March 18, 2026

League of Women Voters panel critique Southern prison and parole policies

Panelists discussed human costs of mass incarceration, low parole rates and prison conditions during a virtual event organized by the voting rights group.

February 20, 2026

League of Women Voters panel examines Voting Rights in the Deep South

Southern attorneys and advocates highlighted ongoing legal debates surrounding voting rights, emphasizing the historical and contemporary challenges to enfranchisement.

November 20, 2025

League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process

Panelists said making personal relationships with lawmakers and speaking up at public hearings are some of the best opportunities advocates have.

December 17, 2024

League of Women Voters to host public meeting in Northwest Alabama

The goal is to provide information about the League of Women Voters' mission, along with their many projects and activities.

August 27, 2024

League of Women Voters, ASU launch Alabama Channel internship

The Alabama Channel project has been recording, archiving, and making Alabama’s legislative meeting recordings searchable.

January 19, 2024

League of Women Voters launches new project to allow easy access to legislative meetings

The new project, dubbed The Alabama Channel, allows for keyword searches of meetings saved on the site.

December 13, 2022