League of Women Voters^®
of the Charleston Area

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan 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.

Election Central for Voters Learn More

Rooted in the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the League has worked to foster civic engagement and enhance access to the vote since our organization was founded in 1920. Over time our work has evolved from efforts to gain and foster women's suffrage to ensuring that all eligible voters (particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities and low-income Americans) have the opportunity and the information they need to exercise their right to vote.

Lecture: Making Girls and Women Safer Worldwide Learn More

On October 11, 12-1pm, at the Charleston County Public Library, Rosalee Keech, UN Observer for LWVUS, speaks about successful approaches to mitigating violence and trafficking against women and girls and the need for greater presence of women in governance.

Calendar of Events Learn More

All League Forums Are Open to the Public

The LWV Observer Corps Learn More

Observer Corps Volunteers attend public meetings in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties and keep the League up-to-date on current issues in our communities.

LWVCA Action Priorities Learn More

These are the current action priorities for the LWV of the Charleston Area. We are also focused on the LWV of SC's 2017 Legislative Priorities. Many of these action priorities stem from the League's most recent positions on issues.

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