Who We Are

mission

The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade, a nonpartisan organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

A Trusted Nonpartisan Reputation

Involved in Policy
& Social Change

Besides our local chapter, the League also works at the state and national levels to generate democratic conversation among members, educate the general public and policy makers on pressing issues, and take concerted action to bring about social change.

One of the
Most Trusted U.S. Nonprofits

The League of Women Voters is one of the most trusted not-for-profit organizations in the United States. As such, League chapters like LWV Miami-Dade are often called upon to convene community forums and host candidate debates.

MakING Democracy work

We are a nonpartisan organization made up of women and men of all ages and backgrounds which encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Taking action

The League accomplishes its mission by registering voters, holding debates and public forums, advocating for positions to influence public policy, and providing resources to help inform voters. In Miami-Dade, we also provide members with networking and career development opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LWV Miami-Dade is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.

BECOME A MEMBER

League members engage at the local, state and national levels in hands-on work to encourage informed and active participation in government. Membership in the League of Women Voters is open to all individuals who are interested in good government.