Join the League

ALL ARE WELCOME

Any person that subscribes to the purpose and policies of the League is welcome to join.

We retain the name LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS (LWVUS) in honor of the suffragists that campaigned and marched for over 70 years to win the vote for female citizens. As a member of the local league, you are also a member of the state league (LWVKY) and the national league (LWVUS).

Click on the button below to renew your membership and pay dues, or to join as a new member.

WHY JOIN THE LEAGUE

Interested in civic engagement, voter services and gaining knowledge about how our local, state and national governments perform their public duties? The League of Women Voters offers members many opportunities to serve their community by engaging in league sponsored activities and events. We encourage all members to participate as a way to build civic muscle and knowledge. The League of Women Voters focuses on the following priority issues through various committees.

Communications: disseminates League information via Action Alerts, Op-ed’s, Letters to editors, policy statements, social media, print and visual media

Environment: addresses environmental issues at the state and local level, reviews and comments on environmental legislation

Education: addresses educational issues at state and local level. Reviews and comments on education legislation. Includes civic education in our schools

Voter Services: includes voter registration education & events, VOTE411 (the League’s one-stop site for all things related to voting, candidate information), Voter Restoration, Redistricting/Fair Maps

Healthcare: addresses healthcare issues at state and local level, reviews and comments on healthcare legislation

Legislative Oversight: very active during sessions of the General Assembly, monitors bills using Billtrack 50, assists with Action Alerts concerning specific bills

Outreach/Civic Engagement: OutreachCircle is an app used to inform and update members and non-members of league activities. It is also used to provide important updated legislative and voting information. Public events and forums sponsored by the LWV build civic engagement and is an opportunity for the League to increase membership.

Benefits of Membership

  • Provides you with information on issues, candidates and government

  • Offers you experience in leadership, lobbying and research

  • Puts you in touch with community leaders, legislators and leadership officials

  • Introduces you to a network of interesting, involved people

  • Helps you become a knowledgeable and competent member of your community

As a League member you have the opportunity to:

  • Support League with your time and talents at a level in keeping with your personal circumstances

  • Respond to requests for ideas and feedback

  • Resolve to do your part to protect and improve democracy