Skip to main content
A woman registering another woman to vote

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections. 

Why It Matters

The leaders we elect make decisions that affect our daily lives. Elections are our chance to stand up for what matters most to us and to have an impact on the issues that affect us, our communities, our families and our future. 

What We're Doing

We host hundreds of candidate debates and forums across the country each year and provide straightforward information about candidates and ballot issues. Through print and online resources, including VOTE411.org, we equip voters with essential information about the election process in each state, including polling place hours and locations, ballot information, early or absentee voting rules, voter registration deadlines, ID requirements and more. 

Further Reading: Educating Voters

Take Action

Empower voters with knowledge

There are many ways to promote education around our democratic process.
  • Find election information you need at VOTE411.org
  • Support our work to empower Americans with knowledge
  • Spread the word about voting by sharing this page with your friends and family on social media
Latest from the League

Faced with a slate of 10 candidates for city government, the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri decided to try something new to introduce them to voters. The League dubbed the event “Candi-dating” and based the format on speed dating.

Blog /

Over the last week, we saw three big wins for voting rights at the state level. It is, we hope, a bellwether of things to come.

Blog /

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a big blow to voters in Wisconsin by refusing to hear a challenge to the state’s voter photo ID law. The Court’s denial puts at risk the voting rights of over 300,000 eligible voters.

Blog /

Donate and support our work

to empower Americans with civic knowledge.