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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

“Noreen Brownson practically takes it personally that there could be 5,000 Volusia and Flagler County residents who won't get to vote in the primary because of tougher laws on registering new voters. The New Smyrna Beach retiree and longtime member of the League of Women Voters of Volusia County has felt stymied in her desire to boost voting rolls.”

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“As several states prepare to implement voter ID laws passed by their legislatures in November, TPM’s interviews with elections officials show that education efforts are all over the map.”

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“FLORIDA'S state primary is a month away, the presidential election is four months off and the Palm Beach County League of Women Voters (LWV) is busy. During the lunch rush at JFK Medical Centre on a recent Tuesday afternoon, several volunteers fanned out across the cafeteria, registration forms in hand.”

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