Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

We are the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County, a nonpartisan grassroots organization that encourages participation in government, works to increase understanding of public policy issues, and influences policy through education and advocacy.

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Defending Democracy

Voting Rights Groups Will Appeal Ruling on DeSantis’ Partisan Map

Press Release / Last Updated: May 26, 2026

TALLAHASSEE — Voting rights groups will challenge Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ overtly partisan congressional map all the way to the Florida Supreme Court, if necessary, after a circuit court judge declined to stop implementation of new districts in advance of the 2026 midterms. Read more...

Rally With Us On August 8th!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Vilia Johnson, LWVSRQ Co-President, speaks with Renée Gilmore

about the Sarasota League's #BE Counted Get Out the Vote Campaign,
the Leagues' upcoming Candidate Forums and Vote411.org.

Vilia also explains how voters can ensure they are registered in advance
of the 2026 August and November elections.

Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport

The League of Women Voters takes action on issues after developing a position through study and consensus. We then advocate for policies, legislation, and ballot measures which we believe will serve the public interest.

On the state level, we helped collect over a million signatures to get Amendment 4 on the ballot. In SRQ, we spoke out to stop an inexperienced consulting firm, with ties to Hillsdale College, from designing the curriculum for our public schools.

EXPLORE THE ISSUES

HELP PROTECT AND EXPAND
VOTING RIGHTS
The League of Women Voters promotes electoral reforms that make voting easy, equitable, and effective at expressing the public will through election results.
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GUARANTEE REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM IN FLORIDA
“We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and have access to the reproductive healthcare they need.”
--Debbie Chandler, Esq. LWVFL co-president.
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ADVOCATE FOR STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Recent legislation has had a chilling effect on classroom discussion and teacher morale in the state of Florida.
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"There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers."
Susan B. Anthony