The 2024 National Convention will take place June 27-June 30 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC and online. In-person and virtual delegates will have the opportunity to participate in our Convention Plenary and vote on our 2024 – 2026 Program, 2024 – 2026 budget, 2024 – 2026 LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee, and submitted bylaws amendments.

Other Convention activities include a pre-Convention Lobby Day on Thursday, a reception and dinner on Saturday night showcasing local DC culture and a variety of breakout sessions hosted by all level of League.

League members are invited to attend National Convention as voting delegates or as observers. Check out the registration information on the Convention website to learn more. Registration is open until June 10. 

Announcing Special Speaker Kimberly Teehee 

We’re also excited to announce our special Saturday dinner speaker, Kimberly Teehee! Ms. Teehee is director of government relations for the Cherokee Nation and senior vice president of government relations for Cherokee Nation Businesses, as well as a delegate-designate to the US House of Representatives from the Cherokee Nation. We are honored to have Ms. Teehee as our special guest at our Saturday dinner. Be sure to add a Saturday dinner registration option to your Convention registration to join us! 

Program Planning Recommendations 

League program is the education and advocacy platform that the League of Women Voters adopts during each biennial Convention to move our mission forward. Find the proposed program on the Convention website, along with details.  

An email listserv has been created for Leagues proposing studies and concurrences to post information on their proposals and for all League members to review and engage in discussion. League members may join the listserv (groups.io) here. For any questions concerning program, email progplan [at] lwv.org. 

Recommended Board & Nominating Committee Slate 

The LWVUS Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate of officers, directors, and nominating committee members for 2024 – 2026. Read their short bios and nomination statements on the Convention website.

Proposed Bylaws Amendments

The Convention bylaws report is now available on the Convention website. This report includes bylaws amendments proposed by the LWVUS Board to be voted on by delegates at Convention. 

Resolutions 

The LWVUS Convention Resolutions process will open in May. LWVUS staff will outline the resolutions process, requirements, committee selection, and key dates in a webinar on Friday, April 26 (moved from April 19). An additional webinar will be held in May, and office hours will be held leading up to the final deadline. See the resolutions page on the Convention website to sign up for these events. 

All information related to National Convention, including registration and hotel bookings, can be found on the Convention Website.