Coalitions under the Umbrella of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps Approved by the State Board

The League of Women Voters of Delaware participates in a number of statewide advocacy coalitions and partnerships.

LWVDE Coalitions as of May 2026

• Clean Energy Coalition. The purpose of the clean energy coalition is to increase collaboration across the environmental community in a concerted effort to influence state policies aimed at combatting the climate crisis and securing a clean energy future.
• Clean Water Coalition. This group works toward enactment of a clean water bill to clean up the water in Delaware.
• DE-CLEAR - Delaware Data Center Coalition for Local, Environmental, and Accountable Regulation. The goals are to monitor the responsible development of mega data centers to minimize environmental or energy system impacts and ensure the public has the education, tools, and opportunities to be involved in the process.
  
• Delaware Civics Education Coalition. The goals are to elevate civic education and encourage civic engagement for students from kindergarten through high school.
• Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. The goal is to support repeal of the death penalty.
• Delaware Freshwater Wetlands Project. Its mission is to educate the public regarding the value of Delaware Wetlands and to work toward passage of state-wide laws to protect them.
• Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Coalition. The DRBC includes the Governors or their representatives of NY, NJ, PA and DE, plus a representative of the federal government. This coalition comprises the state Leagues of the same four states as well as River Keeper, Sierra Club, and Audubon.
• Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition. The goal of this group is to raise awareness that suicide is a preventable public health problem, and to enable the behavioral and social changes necessary to reduce suicidal ideation and attempts.
• Delaware Voting Rights Coalition. This group’s efforts are directed at encouraging policy makers to consider reforms that will improve access to voting.
• End-of-Life Coalition. This group has worked informally with compatible organizations, including the national Compassion & Choices organization and state lobbyists, in support of legislation to legalize self-administered measures to end the life of terminally ill individuals. Mission achieved! As of January 1st, 2026, medical aid in dying is an authorized end-of-life care option for qualifying patients in Delaware. Read about Delaware's new law here: compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/delaware. In particular, you may download a very helpful, short guide under Information for Patients.
• Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Climate and Health. Its goal is to increase awareness of the harm to human health stemming from fossil fuel use and the resultant climate change.
• Moms Demand Action. It works in multiple ways to reduce gun violence.
• POWER (People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources). This group works to advance the cause of offshore wind as a source of energy for Delaware and will also support other forms of renewable energy.
• Rethinking Delaware. The goal of this coalition is to prevent development that is not consistent with strategies that promote preservation, aiming to advance mixed use walkable development that includes affordable housing.
  
• Smart Justice Coalition. This is a large coalition spearheaded by ACLU that aims to reduce Delaware’s incarcerated population by 50%.
• Women’s Coalition. This group, organized by the Commission for Women, meets periodically for information sharing among various “women’s” groups regarding advocacy being conducted by them. It does not set policy or endorse legislation but does address public policy issues presented for review.  

Other Groups We Work With

LWVDE’s Advocacy Corps also works closely with other groups on specific issues where we have common positions. They include Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, Delaware Nature Society, DE Coalition for Open Government, Americans for Democratic Action, Delaware Alliance for Community Advancement, Delaware Manufactured Homeowners Association (DMHOA), National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware, among others.

Links to Other Organizations 

American Association of University Women "AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research."

American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware. Since its founding in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has led the fight to protect our most precious rights and freedoms. We always stand ready to challenge abuse of government power at the national, state, local and even school board level."

Delaware Center for Justice. "The Delaware Center for Justice, Inc. is a non-profit United Way agency, dedicated to creating a safer, more secure Delaware by seeking to achieve and preserve a high quality of justice. We fulfill our mission through an extensive range of programs and services, public education, research, and advocacy." Programs include Promoting Justice for Victims, Improving Juvenile Justice, Strengthening Adult Offender Re-entry Programs, and Preserving Family Bonds for Incarcerated Parents.

Delaware Coalition for Open Government. "The Delaware Coalition for Open Government is one of 44 state affiliates of the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC), a coalition of journalists, lawyers, elected officials, news organizations, business owners, government employees, civic associations and private citizens who believe that government of the people, by the people and for the people, should be open TO the people. Our goals are to improve, expand and promote public access to government and to inform the public about its intrinsic and legal right to know how its government operates."

Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy The Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) is a key resource on the well-being of women and girls in Delaware, dedicated to promoting gender equity. It provides expert support—such as data analysis, research, and policy recommendations—to state leaders, helping shape informed decisions that impact women. OWAA also oversees two major initiatives:

• The Delaware Commission for Women, which advises on strategic planning and programs.
• The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee, which honors the achievements of outstanding Delaware women each year.

Planned Parenthood Delaware. "The Mission of Planned Parenthood of Delaware is to ensure the right of all individuals to access appropriate information and services necessary to make and act on personal decisions related to their own reproduction, sexuality and health."