About Us

Who we are: Members of the League of Women Voters are people who are interested in politics, government and the issues facing all of us. We believe communities are made strong by informed citizens engaging in the democratic process and in civil dialogue. We are a nonpartisan organization engaged in politics. We continuously seek information from all sides of an issue. We are passionate about our positions and advocate from them. We consider well before taking action and prepare well before beginning to act. In other words, if the League is advocating on an issue, you can be sure that issue has been studied vigorously and represents member agreement.  

Our mission and roles: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate. Our roles include voter service/citizen education and action/advocacy.

What we do: We study key public policy issues and take action to support our views. We hold periodic community forums on topics related to current League studies or governmental issues. 

Our Nonpartisan Policy Statement Read our Nonpartisan policy here. 

Our DEI Policy  Here is our Diverisity, Equity, and Inclusion statement.  

LWV Progam and Priorities -- 2022 - 2023 

Members belong to the League of Women Voters at the national, state, and local levels, all working together.  Each local League supports the postions of LWVUS and its state League. 

League of Women Voters of the US (LWV-US): Making Democracy Work

·   Voting Rights and Voter Protection at local, state, and national levels

·   Improving Elections: Enact the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and Abolish the Electoral College.

·   Reform Campaign Finance/Money in Politics

·   Redistricting reform and awareness of calls to amend US constitution

See a complete list in Impact On Issues document.  A summary of LWV Positions  can be found on pages 11-15

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWV-WI)

·   Judicial Integrity: education about the Wisconsin Court System

·   Making Democracy Work (with LWV-US)

·   Advocate for groundwater standards and other LWV WI positions as needed

·   Study and update Education positions re University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Technical College Systems

See a complete list here. 

League of Women Voters of Winnebago County

Diversity Equity Inclusion emphasis includes:

·   Examine our local positions through a DEI lens (committee needed)

·   Engage with city and/or county DEI committees

·   Compile a resource directory of ethnic owned businesses (committee needed)

Other LWV Organizations:

National: League of Women Voters of the U.S. | email lwv@lwv.org | website www.lwv.org

State: League of Women Voters of Wisconsin | email lwvwisconsin@lwvwi.org | website www.lwvwi.org

Contact the LWV of Winnebago County: wclwvinfo@gmail.com  Facebook:  LWV of Winnebago County