Join the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF EAST ALABAMA and partners, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Alabama Arise, NAACP Lee County Branch 5038, and Indivisible Auburn/Opelika across East Alabama for Get Out the Vote efforts.
Register for final details.
Saturday August 8th:
LWVEA Postcard Writing Meet Up
9am–11am | Well Red: Second Story- RSVP for location & details here
Indivisible Auburn | GOTV Flyer Sharing
10am–12pm | RSVP for location & details here
Moms Demand Action Phone Bank Party
10am–12pm | RSVP for location & details here
AUGUST 2026
NAACP Get Out The Vote
Join us for several community mobilizing events on August 1st, 15th, 16th, and 22nd.
RSVP for location & details here
Uniting to Rise: East Alabama Joins National Movement
LWVEA and Community Partners Join Forces to GOTV
What is Unite & Rise 8.5?
In May 2025, the League of Women Voters launched the Unite & Rise 8.5 campaign in response to the current administration’s disregard for governmental checks and balances. The initiative, which runs until the 2026 midterm elections, aims to mobilize 8.5 million voters to rise up against the anti-democratic actions of the administration.
“From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders…one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis.” — National LWV CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn
Why 8.5?
Research from the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights found that nonviolent movements engaging at least 3.5% of a population have historically succeeded in bringing about change. With approximately 245 million Americans eligible to vote in the 2024 election, this means that an estimated 8.5 million people participating in nonviolent protest could create meaningful change.
What is the Unite & Rise Day of Action for Voting Rights?
On August 8, 2026, as part of the Unite & Rise 8.5 campaign, Leagues across the county will execute a local Day of Action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This is not a symbolic event. Every activation aims to reach real people in the community and generate trackable engagement data that contributes to the Unite & Rise 8.5 campaign goal of engaging 8.5 million people before November.
“This initiative particularly hits home for us Alabama leagues,” says LWVEA President Vanessa Benitez. “Following the Supreme Court decision that allowed the state legislature to redraw congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7, it is more important than ever that Alabamians make themselves heard on Election Day. That’s why we are teaming up with our local partners — NAACP of Lee County, Alabama Arise, and others — to mobilize voters.”
What are East Alabamians doing on August 8?
LWVEA and partner organizations will be hosting a range of events that you can join. Attend the coalition’s Voter Action Training session on Saturday, July 25 to learn how you can participate in the Day of Action. Sign up today!
Is this Day of Action nonpartisan?
Yes. LWV is a nonpartisan organization that protects democracy and empowers voters. We don’t care who you vote for — we care that you can vote. We have members across the political spectrum, and we do not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party. LWV holds elected and public officials accountable, regardless of party.