What is the League of Women Voters?

What is the League of Women Voters?

What is the League of Women Voters?

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a political grassroots network and membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. For more than a century, we’ve worked to empower voters and defend democracy. As a women-led organization, we encourage everyone to take part in our democracy.

LWV is structured in three levels. 

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The national League: LWV of the United States (LWVUS) was founded in 1920, just six months before the passage of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote. For more information, see About Us on the national League website (lwv.org).
 
image Pa leagueThe state Leagues: There are state Leagues in each of the fifty states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Our state League is LWV of Pennsylvania (LWVPA). For more information, see About Us on the LWVPA website (palwv.org).
 
image Lewisburg Area leagueThere are over 700 local Leagues, each of them organizing the grassroots work of protecting the right to vote. Our local League is LWV of the Lewisburg Area (LWVLA). It is over 70 years old, with over 130 members. For more information about us, check out the LWVLA web page on this website.
 

Who are the members?

Membership in the League of Women Voters (LWV), one of the most respected and effective grassroots organizations in the country, is open to anyone, 16 years and older who support our mission. Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities. 

Why should I join LWV?

Joining the League of Women Voters is a great way to get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy! For more information, check out our JOIN web page. Membership to LWV adds your voice to a powerful force of women and men from all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and the US territories. Through participation in the League, you will:

  • Learn about important issues involving the US government and politics.
  • Be involved with:
    • creating candidates nights and voter registration events.
    • preparing LWVLA publications, the Voters Guide and Facts for Voters.
    • putting together our educational Forums on topics of interest to citizens.
  • Discover new interests and learn about crucial issues in the community.

  • Make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in the League who share your interests

When you become a member of the local level (LWVLA), you automatically also become a member at all levels of LWV (LWVLA, LWVPA, and LWVUS). For more information about membership, click here.