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Doing hands-on work to safeguard democracy

The League of Women Voters of Seattle believes that sensible, responsible civil discourse and action based on substance rather than partisanship is essential for civic improvement and that we can help make democracy work through informed participation in government.

The League, while political, is non-partisan and does not support, rate, or endorse candidates. We do, however, sponsor free, non-partisan candidate debates, monthly public forums and ballot issues forums. We also advocate on issues such as education, transportation, land use, ethics and healthcare.


Calendar - Area Election Forums

LWVS Voter Registration Trainings

The League of Women Voters of Seattle regularly holds trainings for members that would like to help out registering citizens to vote at various events around the area this summer and fall. These informational sessions are a wonderful resource, whether you're a seasoned registrar just looking to hone your skills and learn about recent changes in election rules and procedures, or a brand-new volunteer!

Sessions last about an hour. Bring your friends! Please RSVP to the League office if you would like to participate: 206-329-4848 or lindsay@seattlelwv.org Trainings will be scheduled throughout the summer.

View LWV Seattle Forums on King County TV/TVW

Both the April forum (National Popular Vote Compact) and May forum (The Current State of Health Care and Health Care Reform: A National and Local Perspective) are on the King County TV schedule (and in their archives). Go to www.kingcounty.gov/kctv.aspx and click on "TV Schedule" to find broadcast times.

Past LWV forums are also archived at TVW. Go to their website at www.tvw.org/index.

They Represent You: A Citizen's Guide to Elected Officials

They Represent You

They Represent You: A Citizen's Guide to Elected Officials (TRY) contains contact information for elected officials in Washington state, legislative committees, political parties and more, and is updated each year.

For online version, click on TRY 2009.

Free copies are available at the League office, at local libraries and many county and city offices. Tax-deductible donations to our Education Fund are gladly accepted.

Email info@seattlelwv.org to request a copy. Include your name, address and phone number in your email. For large quantities, feel free to stop by our office to pick up as many as you wish for distribution to your community group, church, school, retirement home, workplace, etc. Sorry, we are unable to accommodate requests for delivery. Our office hours are generally Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.


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Membership is open to women and men. Please join us!


Immigration Study

The League of Women Voters has been studying immigration at the local and federal level.


National Immigration Reports and Position Statement

Immigration Issues in the Local Seattle Area

See also How the League works.