League of Women Voters, NAACP push for increased voting access during John Lewis National Day of Action

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TUCSON, Ariz. — As election season approaches, local branches of the League of Women Voters and the NAACP gathered in downtown Tucson at the Joel D. Valdez Library to honor the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis and advocate for expanded voting rights.

Emily Birdson, president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson, highlighted the recent efforts to lobby for the act in Washington, D.C. Birdson shared personal reflections on John Lewis' impact, recounting an inspirational speech she heard from him nearly 20 years ago.

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