About The League
What is the League of Women Voters?
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. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. With 87 years of experience and 850 local and state affiliates, the League is one of America's most trusted organizations.
What does the League of Women Voters do?
The League of Women Voters is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government, instead it works to influence policy through advocacy, remaining true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens.
The Stamford League of Women Voters
After 10-plus years of dormancy, the Stamford League of Women Voters is regrouping and welcoming new members of any age, sex, race, income level, or political affiliation. We are off to a strong start.
Last year, we spearheaded a voter awareness campaign in five Stamford schools, resulting in the registration of 300 high school students-and we participated in numerous other voter registration drives with neighborhood groups, student organizations and the Stamford Chapter of the NAACP. We also partnered with local leagues to co-host two candidate debates for the 4th Congressional District race and for the 36th State Senate seat.
On the issues and advocacy front, we partnered with area Leagues to present an educational forum on Emerging Media and Internet Issues and how they impact our access to information in Connecticut. This winter, we undertook our first issues study: an independent, cogent, and comprehensive summary of the facts and issues relevant to the local dispute between the City of Stamford and the volunteer firefighter departments.
Future plans include the republication of They Represent Us, a listing of elected officials, town committees, board and commission members, as well as state and national elected officials. Plans are also underway to host a mayoral debate this fall and to continue with voter registration drives, including another student registration in the high schools.
Eligibility Criteria for Debates
To be invited to participate in a debate or forum, candidates must have achieved ballot access in accordance with Connecticut election laws (this excludes write-ins and registered write-ins).
