About the League
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization which encourages the informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League’s Goal
The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to vote and defend democracy through citizen education and advocacy. Our mission, vision, and value statements are:
Mission
Empowering voters. Defending democracy.
Vision
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Value
We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
LWV’s History
For 100 years, the league has been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play a critical role in democracy. To learn more about LWV’s history, check out LWVUS’s webpage.