Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.
Welcome to the League
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
History of Women in US Politics
The influence of women in politics has grown, culminating with the first woman to be nominated for president from a major political party.
Membership
Become a member and serve as a leader in your community, and work to shape the important issues that keep our communities strong.
Newsletter
View the online version of our newsletter — The Voter — or sign up to receive an electronic version sent to your email.
The vote is the emblem of your equality, women of America, the guarantee of your liberty.
Carrie Chapman Catt
Founder of the League of Women VotersNobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
32nd President of the United StatesThere never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.
Susan B. Anthony
Women′s Rights ActivistEvery citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has a much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress, or any President.
