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League Mission

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

A Message from our President

When women finally won the right to vote in 1920, the League was formed to help provide education about the
political process and enable informed participation in government. Since then, we've broadened our mission to make democracy work for all citizens by encouraging us to learn about the issues important to us and to register and vote
so our voices will be heard. More...

Voters Guides

Voters Guide Part I
Facts for Voters (English - Text Document)
7/29/2008

Voters Guide Part I
Facts for Voters (English Brochure- Printer Ready Version)
7/29/2008

Voters Guide Part I
Facts for Voters (Spanish - Text Document)
7/29/2008

Voters Guide Part I
Facts for Voters (Spanish Brochure- Printer Ready Version)
7/29/2008

Coming Soon! Voters Guide Part II
Presidential Information and Statewide Ballot Proposals

Press Release

LEAGUE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM PROJECT
6/11/2008

At a June 11 press conference the League unveiled its proposal for campaign finance reform, the Campaign Finance Reform, Enforcement, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, in response to the failure of both Governor Patterson and the legislature to engage in bipartisan negotiations for meaningful campaign finance reform.

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