Membership in the League offers personal involvement for the public good.  

The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy

leads to civic improvement.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels.

There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, in addition to the hundreds of local Leagues nationwide. The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters Education Fund operate at the national level with grassroots support from state and local Leagues.

The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. The 900 state and local Leagues – comprising a vast grassroots lobby corps that can be mobilized when necessary.

Over time, the League’s legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. The organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. The League of Women Voters makes a difference in the lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of thousands of members committed to our principles.

Our Mission

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Bringing People Together

The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920 to "finish the fight" after women won the right to vote.  Our aim from the state has been to ensure citizens are informed about issues and prepared to play their part in community building and government.  Through candidate debates, issue forums, community dialogues, on-line discussions and more, the League helps Americans arrive at answers to issues of local, regional, state, and national concern.  We bring people together to overcome conflicts and confusion, focusing everyone's attention on the common good.

Taking Action on Issues

        The League earned its activist credentials early on as a committed fighter for child labor laws, equal pay for women and other important causes.  We were an early advocate for international peace-building through the United Nations and other international organizations in the 1940's.  A tireless foe of discrimination in education, employment and housing in the 1960s and 1970s.  A strong supporter of action to clean up the environment, stop the arms race and promote equality of opportunity in the 1970s and 1980s.  And in the 1990s, we led the successful effort to wipe out remaining obstacles to voter registration in America.

Where We're Going

        Today, the League is engaged in an exciting new effort to do something about the distrust and hostility that dominate public debate in America:

We're Advocating...

...for changes in the political process, including campaign finance reforms that reduce special interest influence and make elections fair.

We're Getting Voters...

...to the polls, because the system won't change unless we all hold government accountable and vote.

We're Educating Citizens...

...giving them the knowledge and the tools they need to make a difference.

We're Opening New Doors...

...to elective office for women and minorities so our government is more representative of our society.