Frequently Asked Questions
About the League of Women Voters

What Is the League of Women Voters?

The League of Women Voters is a multi-issue organization whose mission is to encourage the active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.

Today, 75 years after our founding in 1920, the League remains the premiere grassroots citizen organization, representing women and men in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands.

What Does the League Do?

The League empowers American citizens to: have a voice in government; bring about constructive change; and build grassroots citizen action.

And to register thousands to vote...defend voting rights... open government to citizens...protect our environment...take action for privacy in reproductive choice...support violence prevention...and train tomorrow's civic leaders.

Does the League Support Political Parties or Candidates?

No. Never. The League is political, but strictly nonpartisan and never supports a particular candidate.

Does the League Take Positions on Issues?

Yes. Our grassroots membership decides the issues and the positions the League will advocate.

How Can I Join the League in My Area?

Call your state or local League for membership information. Or, call the League's national office at 1-800-249-VOTE.

What Is the LWV Education Fund?

The League of Women Voters Education Fund's mission is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues.

Founders of the League of Women Voters believed that citizens who have access to the facts on public policy issues and who know how to participate effectively will make wise decisions for their communities and their countries. Almost 75 years later, the League of Women Voters Education Fund's work is guided by that same belief.

What Does the LWV Education Fund Do?

The LWVEF furnishes impartial, accurate information on which the American people depend to make informed decisions on a range of public policy issues-issues that range from international relations to conserving natural resources to health care policy. The Education Fund's multi-issue approach and its unrivaled reputation for credibility are always backed up by solid research and easy-to-understand presentation of the facts.

The LWVEF's nonpartisan stance and avoidance of single-issue politics give it a unique role in the public policy arena.

File updated 1/28/97

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