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LWV FAQ's
What is the League of Women Voters?
Established in 1920, the League was instrumental in educating women about voting and the political process after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. More recently, the League played a significant role in the passage of the Motor Voter Law, which allows citizens to register to vote at license branches, libraries, social service agencies and other convenient locations.
The League of Women Voters is organized to parallel the three levels of government. The League of Women Voters of Indianapolis (the League) works in concert with The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and The League of Women Voters of Indiana (LWVIN) to address issues important to the citizens of the greater Indianapolis community. The League is governed by a volunteer president and board of directors.
Who Can Join the League?
Any citizen over 18, male or female, may become a voting member of the League. Joining at any level (local, state or national) automatically confers membership at every level, and with that membership comes opportunities to work on local, regional, state and national program issues.
The League offers the opportunity to work on a nonpartisan basis on important community issues, such as campaign finance reform, juvenile justice and education policy. Through the League's emphasis on study before action, members have the opportunity to explore issues in depth before acting on them. The League also helps members understand the political process, the local power structure and how and by whom decisions are made. For example, the League was an active participant in the creation of the UniGov system of government in Indianapolis.
How Can I Get Involved?
Come to a Meeting! The League meets regularly to listen to guest speakers and discuss local issues. Most meetings are held at North United Methodist Church on the corner of 38th Street and Meridian Street. Secure parking is available off Illinois Street on the west side of the church.
You can join the League by calling the office at 747-4187 and pressing 1 to request membership information or by completing and mailing this online form .
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