League Update - from Dianna Wynn

April 30, 2026

Our Nation

Today, our League community is sitting with a great deal of both sadness and resolve following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. With its ruling in this case, the Court has struck the final blow to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, rendering it inoperable against racial discrimination in redistricting.

The League responded with a strong statement, warning that the decision “will turn back decades of progress toward securing a multiracial democracy” and making clear that efforts to silence Black voters and other voters of color will not go unanswered.

This moment demands action—and together, we have the power to meet it. The fight for an inclusive, multiracial democracy is far from over, and we will continue moving forward, side by side, to ensure every voice is heard.

For those interested in learning more, please register for this upcoming webinar and stay tuned for an educational blog on Callais from our Litigation team.

Our League

This week’s Supreme Court ruling further emphasizes the importance of the people to unite and rise in defense of democracy and in pursuit of voting rights for all. The League is proud to announce that the Power Playbook #5: People Power Summer, the next phase of Unite & Rise 8.5, is now available.

This playbook is designed to support Leagues in leading a powerful 90-day push toward the 2026 midterms. Together, we’ll build momentum through the August 8 National Day of Action and strengthen the connection between primary engagement and long-term voter participation in our communities.

To support your planning for the National Day of Action, key resources are available on the League Management Site, including a Menu of Activations with flexible options based on your League’s capacity, and a Planning Toolkit with step-by-step guidance for organizing, executing, and tracking your efforts.

I invite you to join us on May 4 for the Introduction to Playbook #5 and the August 8 Day of Action webinar to connect, learn more, and get your questions answered. And when you’re ready, please register your League’s participation by May 15 so we can support your efforts and lift up the collective impact we’re building together.

In League,

Dianna Wynn

President

League of Women Voters