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Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Hawaii

The League is a non-partisan organization of women and men that builds citizen participation in the democratic process.

Members of the Hawaii State League work on state and national issues that they are passionate about, such as protecting voter rights and transparency and ethics in government. Read our guide to misinformation and dis-information, and watch how to register to vote online or Hawai`i Elections Explained, two of the many helpful videos on our state Office of Elections YouTube channel.

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Voter registration at Ala Moana Park Rally-in-Hawaii-Wahine-Power
Photos of the 4 speakers on Protecting Hawai'i Elections from Artificial Intelligence
Blog Post

Watch this free public webinar with local legislators and other leading advocates on how we can protect our elections from the dangers of AI disinformation and misinformation.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green at podium with LWV Hawaii President Donna Oba
Blog Post

Governor Josh Green was the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters statewide Convention on May 20, 2023, held at the beautiful Hawai`i Job Corps campus in Waimanalo.

2023 LWV of Hawaii President, Beppie Shapiro
Blog Post

I’m sure we’ve all been watching with interest the opening of the first segment of “Skyline”.

Logo for 2023 National Council of the League of Women Voters of the United States
News

Learn more about some of the exciting priorities and discussions that took place at the 2023 National Council in Las Vegas from  June

UHERO's Colin Moore in front of a screen with the UHERO logo facing the camera
News

Concerns about the corrupting influence of money in politics have led to renewed interest in public campaign financing.

List of Bills submitted by the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct, including HB 627, HB705 and HB 706.
News

JANET MASON, LWV Honolulu member on the Hawaii House of Representatives' Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct, describes (

Image of sample ranked choice voting ballot with event title, "Hawaii Welcomes Ranked Choice Voting," and headshots of three speakers smiling - Nathan Smith, Janet Mason, and Chad Blair.
Blog Post

On January 1, Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Hawaii special elections took effect.

League of Women Voters Hawaii State President, Donna Oba smiles at camera
Press Mention

Watch LWV Hawaii State President Donna Oba talk with Island Focus about what the League does, our activities in the current times, and how the League has adapted to changing times over the years. 7 minutes.

League of Women Voters of Hawaii President Piilani Kaopuiki smiles at camera
Blog Post

Watch an interview with then LWV Hawaii State President Piilani Kaopuiki on Island Focus.

Hawaii State League of Women Voters members with Governor David Ige and proclamation in front of state seal and flags
Blog Post

See photos from the presentation of a Proclamation by Governor Ige to the League of Women Voters of Hawaii in celebration of the Leag

League of Women Voters of Honolulu President Nancy Davlantes and team smile and stand in front of County Seal with mayor's proclamation
Blog Post

Read the Proclamation by Honolulu County Mayor Kirk Caldwell