Author: Julie Archer
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WV Voters Can Request Absentee Ballots Starting August 11
West Virginians can request absentee ballots starting August 11 (Charleston Gazette-Mail, August 7, 2020) On July 27, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed that voters will be able to cite COVID-19 as a medical excuse to vote absentee in the upcoming election. In a press release, Secretary of State Mac Warner said, “West Virginia voters should never have…
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West Virginia Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment
Here are a few photos from the Centennial Celebration marking West Virginia’s ratification of the 19th Amendment. One of many activities that day was the presentation and passage of a resolution (SR 42) in the WV Senate commemorating this historic event. More pictures of activities and exhibitors at the Centennial Celebration at the State Capitol can…
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Centennial Celebration of the WV Ratification of the 19th Amendment
On Monday, February 17 the state and local Leagues will be participating in the Centennial Celebration Day at the Legislature to mark the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The League and other organizations will host exhibits and provide educational information about women’s suffrage. The day is one of many events happening around the state in…