Making Democracy work
League of Women Voters of Lafayette
Non-Partisan, League for Everyone
Voter Resources
Want to know important election dates, what’s on the ballot, and more? Check out our non-partisan voter guide.
Become a Member
By joining, you automatically become a member of the local, state, and national League of Women Voters .
Make an Impact
Gain experience working on issues that influence public policy.
Get Involved
Get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy.
Find Your Niche
We are not a single issue organization.
Have Fun
Follow your passion and the part you play, whether small or large, is valuable.
What We’re Up To
April 4th 2020 Election Information
Cast an informed vote! Important Dates March 4th - Deadline to register to vote in person or by mail. March 14th - Deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System. Early voting is March 21-28 (except Sunday, March 22) from 8:30 a.m.-6...
LWV-Lafayette will make a case to the council to get to work on opening an additional early voting site
At the parish council meeting Tuesday, February 18th, 5:00pm, the LWV-Lafayette will make a case to the council to get to work on opening an additional early voting site. We hope that you will consider attending and/or writing your new parish councilman in support of...
LWVUS H.R. 4 Voting Rights Advancement Act Scheduled for House Floor Vote
The U.S. House will be voting on passage of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, the morning of Friday, December 6. H.R. 4 will modernize and repair the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) after the Supreme Court gutted sections of the law in 2013. The League has...
Action
The League is wholeheartedly political and influences policy through advocacy and education. Though we mobilize people to create civic change, the League is strictly nonpartisan and neither supports nor opposes candidates for office. The League takes action on an issue when we have a position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. These positions exist at the local, state, and national levels of the League, and are always the result of thorough study and membership consensus.
How We “Work”
The league has standing and ad hoc committees that do the “work” of the league. Committee chairs do not have to serve on the Leadership Team, but many do at some point. Flexibility in matching members’ skill sets with their interests and time availability has provided a workable balance. As needed, committee chairs keep the leadership team apprised via the spokesperson and facilitator. These communications ensure that continuity of business is maintained by the subsequent facilitators.
Limitless Opportunities
As a league member, there are limitless opportunities to:
- Build your participation in the democratic process
- Study key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner
- Seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management
- Increase public dialogue in your community
- Create lasting change where we live
- Have fun and make friendships for life
READY TO JOIN?
We are an inclusive community of action and diverse thinkers. Membership starts at $60 per year, opportunities to learn and make an impact are plentiful.