Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit dedicated to empowering everyone to participate fully in American democracy. With active Leagues in all 50 states and more than 700 communities, we engage in advocacy, education, litigation, and organizing to protect every American’s freedom to vote. The League is a federated membership organization proud to be women-led and over 100 years old, emerging directly from the women’s suffrage movement in 1920. 

The League is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate for elected office.

The League takes stands on legislation and ballot measures. Our advocacy is focused on issues, not individuals, and is guided by League positions, research, and commitment to informed, active participation in democracy. 

Members and leaders are encouraged to engage in political activities as individuals, provided they do not represent or imply endorsement by the League of candidates or parties.

Our Local League’s Primary Efforts

Provide trained, qualified, unbiased speakers and volunteers for candidate forums and issue presentations. Distribute voter information and promote voter registration, focusing on underrepresented groups. Engage all in activities that Get Out the Vote (GOTV). Educate young voters, especially in high schools, because they become lifelong voters when they start early!