North Carolina League of Women Voters Advocates for Change at Raleigh’s General Assembly

On April 28, 2026, 43 members of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina (LWVNC) gathered in Raleigh for an advocacy day at the North Carolina General Assembly. The event brought together participants from across the state to meet with legislators and legislative staff to discuss issues impacting voting rights.

The advocacy event took place at the North Carolina General Assembly Legislative Building. To prepare for these meetings, the LWVNC provided members with a virtual training session and legislative briefing on April 27, 2026. This preparation included the distribution of talking points, issue guidance, and assistance with scheduling meetings with legislative offices.

To facilitate participation from members traveling long distances, the LWVNC Board approved hotel reimbursements of up to $150 for those traveling 100 miles or more to attend the event in Raleigh.

The advocacy day occurred alongside several ongoing efforts by the LWVNC to address election administration and voter access in North Carolina. The organization has issued action alerts in May 2026 urging the public to protect early voting access within the state.

the LWVNC is encouraging North Carolinians to submit public comments regarding proposed rule changes from the North Carolina State Board of Elections. These proposed changes concern the state’s photo ID rules, which the organization suggests could make it easier to reject voter identification.

Voter Registration Challenges

The organization has also raised concerns regarding the availability of registration materials. In March 2025, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that it would stop printing voter registration forms for community-based voter registration drives, citing concerns over costs.

Parallel to these administrative issues, the LWVNC is pursuing legal avenues to expand registration access for younger citizens. In April 2026, the organization filed an appeal against a ruling that upheld a law restricting same-day registration for youth voters.

Civic Engagement Initiatives

Beyond legislative advocacy and legal challenges, the LWVNC has expanded its educational outreach through a new pilot program. The organization recently launched the College Civic Engagement Fellowship program.

This fellowship is designed to expand nonpartisan civic education and voter engagement efforts specifically on college campuses throughout North Carolina.

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina operates as a nonpartisan organization focused on influencing public policy through advocacy and education to encourage active participation in government.