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LWVMN's Positions
LWV Minnesota, as part of LWV United States, automatically adopts all positions of the LWV United States. LWVMN's Program For Action provides an overview of the LWVUS positions alongside the state-specific positions LWVMN has adopted. The Program For Action is updated every two years following the LWVMN State Convention.
LWVMN Program for Action 2023-2025
LWVMN Legislative Priorities
(More Information on LWVMN's Priorities)
The LWVMN board of directors sets priorities based on the current needs of Minnesota, their relevancy to LWV’s mission, their political feasibility, and their urgency. While LWVMN works on many issues, these issues receive additional dedicated resources.
Read the Capitol Letter for updates during the Legislative sesion.
2025 LWVMN Legislative Priorities
Elections Administration
- Support improvements to election administration that benefit voters and election officials based on lessons learned from recent elections
- Oppose any changes that do not balance voter access and election security.
Redistricting Reform
- Prioritize congressional and legislative redistricting reform to establish redistricting processes at the state and local level which are driven by citizens through citizen commissions
- Include prioritized principles that place minority representation and communities of interest above geographic and political considerations
- Establish transparency through public input and review
Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment
- Promote the adoption of a ballot issue in 2026 to add the Equal Rights Amendment into the Minnesota State Constitution that is consistent with the positions of LWV.
Climate Change
- Continue to support the Minnesota Environmental Partnership in working toward solutions to climate change with our volunteer-led Climate Change Task Force by addressing zero waste solutions, protecting natural resources and promoting government accountability.
Other 2025 Statewide Priorities
LWVMN will also engage in education and support of the following issues, as time, resources and member engagement allow, ensuring that they are consistent with the positions of LWV and LWVMN.
Ranked Choice Voting
Money in Politics
End of Life Options
Budget
LWVMN Legislative Action and Advocacy
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