Nonpartisan Policy
The League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWV is political in that members take action on public policy positions established through member study and agreement at the national, state, and local levels. The League never supports or opposes any political party or any candidate.
The LWV believes that members should be encouraged to seek and accept elective or appointive office in government. Recognizing that the League experience uniquely equips members for public life and wishing to encourage members to utilize their knowledge and abilities, non-board members are urged to participate fully in party activities (on an individual basis).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.