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. View a calendar for local elections and forums with candidates.

Women's Equality Day August 26, 2018 Learn More

The League will celebrate Women's Equality Day with a program opened by Brian Hicks. The program will include a talk on why we continue to need an Equal Rights Amendment, and a panel of local activists. Downtown Library, Charleston, SC 29401 at 2:30pm. This event is free, but please RSVP here.

The League's School Board Project Learn More

The League has been hard at work on its School Board Project for the past year. This focus on upcoming school board elections is a critical first step to help our children by encouraging the best leaders possible to be candidates for local school boards. The League wants to elevate the conversation around that election and create teams that will help voters understand what is at stake.

Redistricting Reform Learn More

It happens quietly at the beginning of each decade, in back rooms and behind closed doors. In this explainer, the League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area lays out what's wrong with our current redistricting process.

Calendar of Events Learn More

The calendar on this page is of general LWV activities, events of community interest, and election dates and forums. View a calendar of only of local elections and forums. All forums are free and 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.

Enter address to register, update registration, or find polling place. For details about special cases (students, Voter ID, absentee, etc.) select SC from the dropdown menu at the Vote411 site.