Our Positions
How the League Works as One
Unifying studies, consensus, and advocacy across all levels
For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters has built its “good government” positions through deliberate study and coordinated action at the local, state, and national levels. While our priorities evolve to meet current needs and critical issues, we remain committed to our core purpose: making democracy work for all citizens . The League maintains a set of governmental standards and policies that guide all our activities and advocacy. These positions are developed at the national, state, or local levels and fall under three main areas of public policy: To develop a position, League members engage in thorough, nonpartisan study — examining all sides of an issue, consulting diverse experts, reviewing the best available research, and weighing both short- and long-term impacts. Only after members reach consensus is a position adopted. This grassroots process ensures that when the League takes action—whether lobbying Congress, the Ohio General Assembly, or local officials—we speak with one informed and unified voice. Join us and help make government more responsive, transparent, and accountable. LWVMC takes action only on issues where we have a national, state, or local position. These positions are developed through grassroots study and member consensus. This ensures our local advocacy reflects a broad range of perspectives, is well understood by our members, and is grounded in principled, factual information we can confidently share with the public.Our Positions
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How does LWVMC use positions?
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LWVUS, Ohio, and Local Positions
@LWVUS PositionsThe League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) is responsible for advocacy at the national level.LWVUS-researched positionsalso form the context for actions by the state leagues.View current LWVUS Action Alerts here. |
@LWV Ohio PositionsLWV Ohio-researched positionsandprioritiesguide advocacy at theOhio Legislature, state agencies, and organizations. LWV Ohio shares action alerts when state officials need to hear from citizens on issues that matter. |
@LWV Metro Columbus Positions (given below)Locally researched positions guide our programming. We advocate with government officials, engage with the community, and collaborate with like-minded organizations to make Metro Columbus a better place to live. |
What is a Position?
The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.
Metropolitan Columbus Positions
