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Home » Press Releases » League of Women Voters: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Wisconsin gathers to celebrate and protect democracy
Madison — On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin will host “The 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act” at the State Capitol. We are also honoring the 50th Anniversary of Section 203, the 1975 amendment which expanded language access to ensure all citizens have the right to vote without barriers. The theme of the day will be “Voting Rights: The Foun...