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!
Action Forum: Sunday, November 18th
The November 2018 Fairfax VOTER newsletter features our Action Forum. The Action Forum will be Sunday, November 18th. Read more here.
Special Election for the 33rd Senate District, Tuesday, January 8th
When Jennifer Wexton won the 10th District Election for US Congress, that opens up her Senate Seat in Virginia. The Special Election will take place on Tuesday, January 8th.
Democratic Firehouse Primary: Saturday, November 17th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Republican District Mass Meeting Election, Sunday, November 18th at 5 p.m.
For more information on the Special Election and the Firehouse Primary and Mass Meeting Election, visit lwv-fairfax.org/special/
Students Seeking Service Hours?
We are holding sessions where we examine social media and the elections. There is also some light clerical work as well. High school students can earn service hours. Please sign up here or write to Beth Tudan at director@lwv-fairfax.org or to Nancy Roodberg at hsvolunteers@lwv-fairfax.org.
HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES and Challenge
Visit here for volunteering in the high school voter registration drives. 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!
Discussion Unit Meetings and Newsletters
The next unit meetings will be in December as we will have the Action Forum in November rather than having unit meetings. Read the December 2018 Fairfax VOTER focuses on a study of Sexual Harrassment. It also features the annual League program planning.
The November 2018 Fairfax VOTER newsletter features our Action Forum.
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.
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.