The League of Women Voters Voter Services is the nonpartisan set of activities and programs the League conducts to promote voter participation and informed citizenship—essentially the League's direct, on-the-ground work with the public on elections and civic engagement.
What it is: Voter Services is the branch of League activity focused on helping citizens exercise their right to vote and participate meaningfully in democracy — distinct from the League's advocacy/lobbying work.
Guiding Principle: All Voter Services activities must be strictly nonpartisan—the League does not favor any candidate, party, or outcome. The goal is participation, not influence over how people vote.
Distinction from Advocacy: Voter Services is about empowering voters, while the League's program/positions work is about influencing policy. Both are central to the League's mission but serve different functions.
Core Activities include:
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Voter Registration—organizing and conducting voter registration drives in communities, schools, libraries, and other public spaces.
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Voter Education—providing objective, nonpartisan information about candidates, ballot measures, and elections through materials like voter guides.
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Candidate Forums & Debates—organizing and moderating public forums where candidates can be heard, allowing voters to make informed choices.
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VOTE411.org—the League's national online voter information tool, providing election information, polling place lookup, and candidate responses to questions.
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Get Out the Vote (GOTV)—encouraging eligible citizens to actually cast their ballots through outreach campaigns.
In summary, League of Women Voters Voter Services is the organization's hands-on, nonpartisan effort to register voters, educate the public, and increase civic participation in the democratic process.