The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political 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.
VOTE411.org is your source for information on registering to vote, voting, what is on your ballot, and information candidates have provided about their positions on issues.
Latest News Highlights!
February Newsletter & Unit Meetings
Read the February 2019 Fairfax Voter: “How Elections Work in Fairfax County and Fairfax City.”
Did you know that members and guests of LWVFA meet in twelve discussion groups most months from September through June? Click here to find one near you.
2019 Facts for Voters
Breaking News! The 2019 Facts for Voters is here! Download yours now and share it with others as well. Facts for Voters, A Directory of Public Officials and Government Offices is a compact reference guide which lists elected and appointed government officials, agencies and services along with contact information. It's your one stop shop to learning about who's who of your government representatives.
For volunteers, here is the signup for delivery for the 2019 Facts for Voters. The printer has already delivered them to the libraries, parks, and the like.
Special Election for the 86th District of the Virginia House of Delegates
Tuesday, February 19th, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
When Jennifer Wexton won the 10th District Election for US Congress, that opened up her Senate Seat in Virginia. Jennifer Boysko won the 33rd Senate Election, freeing up her seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. The new election to replace her will be on Tuesday, February 19th, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information on the Special Election, visit lwv-fairfax.org/special/
Students Seeking Service Hours?
Please write Beth Tudan at director@lwv-fairfax.org or Nancy Roodberg at hsvolunteers@lwv-fairfax.org.
HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES and Challenge
For more about the High School Voter Registration Challenge, click here. Fairfax County 2018-19 High School Voter Registration Challenge: Let's do it again! Approximately 5,000 seniors registered during 2017-18!
League Testimony Before the Fairfax Delegation to the General Assembly
· Redistricting Reform
· Equal Rights Amendment
· Voting Rights
· Gun Violence Prevention
· Behavioral Health
Check out the Election Results in Fairfax County
What We Do
Action & Advocacy
We take action on an issue or advocate for a cause when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause.
Voter Education
We make voting easier by preparing and distributing useful publications. Publications are made available to the public in our libraries, community centers and many other sites. Check out VOTE411 our easy to use online 1-stop shop voters' guide.
Forums
We organize Candidate Forums prior to elections to give voters opportunities to learn more about the candidates. We also organize issue forums to dive into complex issues like redistricting and voting rights for fact-based discussions and be better informed citizens in our democracy.