League of Women Voters: Executive Order is “an attack not only on voters, but on how elections are run”
April 3, 2026
To the Community:
The League of Women Voters of Vermont issued the following statement on April 2 in response to President Trump's March 31 Executive Order titled, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections”:
The League of Women Voters has always and will always stand unapologetically on the side of voters, particularly those who have been historically disenfranchised within our system, such as women, voters of color, voters with disabilities, and older adults. The administration's latest executive order is a direct attack not only on voters, but on how elections are run in this country.
The Constitution is clear: Election administration is the responsibility of the states, not the executive branch. This Executive Order expands the president's power while narrowing voting to a select few.
The League is a political grassroots membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. For more than a century, we’ve worked to empower voters and defend democracy, increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. We encourage everyone to take part in our democracy.
Johnna Ferguson
President of the League of Women Voters of Vermont