Welcome to the League of Women Voters Web site
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
What is the League of Women Voters?
Established in 1920, the League was instrumental in educating women about voting and the political process after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. More recently, the League played a significant role in the passage of the Motor Voter Law, which allows citizens to register to vote at license branches, libraries, social service agencies and other convenient locations.
The League of Women Voters is organized to parallel the three levels of government. The League of Women Voters of Indianapolis (the League) works in concert with The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and The League of Women Voters of Indiana (LWVIN) to address issues important to the citizens of the greater Indianapolis community. The League is governed by a volunteer president and board of directors.
Who Can Join the League?
Any citizen over 18, male or female, may become a voting member of the League. Joining at any level (local, state or national) automatically confers membership at every level, and with that membership comes opportunities to work on local, regional, state and national program issues.
The League offers the opportunity to work on a nonpartisan basis on important community issues, such as campaign finance reform, juvenile justice and education policy. Through the League's emphasis on study before action, members have the opportunity to explore issues in depth before acting on them. The League also helps members understand the political process, the local power structure and how and by whom decisions are made. For example, the League was an active participant in the creation of the UniGov system of government in Indianapolis.