Making Democracy Work : Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. By providing non-partisan observations and reporting of the voting process in addition to meetings of election commissions, the League promotes public confidence in the integrity of elections and supports procedures that increase transparency in government.

 

 


  • Upcoming events

    Thursday, July 02, 2026 at 07:00 PM

    LWVTN hosts "Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence" Webinar

    Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

    Wednesday, July 2 | 7:00 PM Central / 8:00 PM Eastern | Free Online Webinar

    Two hundred and fifty years ago, a bold declaration changed the world. Join the League of Women Voters for a timely conversation about whether the Declaration's core ideals — life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — still hold the power to guide us forward.

    Featured Speaker: Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard; Director, Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation; and Director, Democratic Knowledge Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

    Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/my4KAtteRySJZVZ9fcWOkA.

    Tuesday, July 07, 2026 at 06:00 PM

    LWV Oak Ridge hosts candidate forum for August 6 primary & general elections

    Please join us for a forum featuring Oak Ridge primary election candidates for State Senate District 5 and State House Districts 32 and 33, also candidates running in the Anderson County General Election for Districts 6, 7, and 8.  The forum will be held July 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Roane State Community College, Goff building room 107.  Candidates are invited to make opening statements and will then reply to vetted questions from the audience.  After the forum, there will be additional time for socializing and greeting constituents.  


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