Advocacy: 

ISSUES: Since 1920, the League of Women Voters has been an activist, grassroots organization whose leaders believed that people should play a critical role in democracy.  Throughout the years, the League has continued its dual purposes of education and advocacy, engaging in studies on representative government, international relations, natural resources, and social policy

Within each local League, and also on a national level, we tend to focus our efforts on influencing legislative measures in the US Congress and state and local legislative bodies by preparing testimony, lobbying legislators, and initiating advocacy campaigns on issues of interest to our members.  The LWVUS  also files lawsuits, files “friend of the court” (amicus) briefs in court cases, and monitor and comment when regulations are being written for executive branch agencies.

In applying LWVUS positions to national, state, local, and regional issues, each appropriate League board — depending on the level of action — is responsible for determining whether member understanding and agreement exists and whether the action makes sense in terms of timing, need, and effectiveness.

The LWVUS has developed a comprehensive “Impact on Issues” as an indispensable resource for League members.    Click here for the entire guide for 2022-2024, which covers Representative Government, International Relations, Natural Resources and Social Policy:  LWVUS Impact on Issues

Lobby Elected Officials:  Link to “Find your elected officials” or find your Congress person — then call or write to support the League’s issues.

Become a Poll Worker:  Apply on the Westchester County Board of Elections website: Link to all about Election Inspectors

Year-end message from Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, President of the LWV US

watch here: LWVUS President’s end of year message -

or paste into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sp-sCh0u3U