TAKE ACTION with the League of Women Voters to EMPOWER VOTERS and DEFEND DEMOCRACY.

Welcome - Making Democracy Work for over 100 Years

The League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay Platte Counties (LWVKCJCP) is an active, nonpartisan organization. Hallmarks of the organization include registering and educating voters, informative, timely meetings and actively working on issues. We neither support nor oppose candidates or political parties, but we do work on legislation and policies of concern to members and the public.

Take Action with the League of Women Voters to Defend Democracy

What you can do

➡️ Join Unite and Rise 8.5 and commit to defend democracy

➡️ Urge Congress to stand up for democracy.

➡️ Tell your senator to oppose the SAVE Act.

➡️ Let your Senators and Representatives know how the budget bill signed on July 4 will affect you. Keep the Medicaid in Missouri fact sheet handy.

➡️ Support fair maps. LWVKC explains racial vote dilution using Louisiana vs. Callais, currently before the U.S. Supreme Court.

➡️ VOTE in every election‼️ Watch this short video to learn why your vote matters.

What the League is doing

On April 17, 2025, the League of Women Voters of the United States launched United and Rise 8.5, an initiative to mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect democracy.

Since then, the League of Women Voters continues to DEFEND DEMOCRACY.

July 18, 2025 - The League of Women Voters condemns DOJ request for voter data.

July 4, 2025 - The League of Women Voters responds to signing of budget reconciliation bill.

July 3, 2025 - The League of Women Voters encourages Americans to defend democracy this Independence Day.

June 25, 2025 - The League of Women Voters of Missouri urges Sen. Josh Hawley to oppose cuts to Medicaid in budget reconciliation bill in the Senate.

What else is the League of Women Voters doing? Visit LWV's Newsroom to find out.

LWV Right Now

Peace Love Vote, LWVKC's annual fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, September 18, at The Firehouse, 4518 Troost. Check back for details on how to attend and sponsorship opportunities. Come celebrate National Voter Registration Day with us.

Buy LWVKC t-shirts and swag at the LWVKC Shop on Red Bubble. To view other swag options, click on a design. Great opportunity to remind people to vote and promote the League.

Congratulations to LWVKC's Election Administration Study Team for winning the 2025 Lenore Loeb Sterling Achievement Award by the League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO). These studies, led by Voter Education Chair Greg Woodhams, resulted in LWVMO adopting positions that expanded the ability of local Missouri Leagues to advocate on nonpartisan issues related to voter registration and protection of election workers. Visit the League Positions page for more information on this work.

LWVKC's 2024 Election Report is available here. Learn what LWVKC accomplished last year.

Digital and Printable Informational Flyers to print and share are available at lwvkc.org/flyers.

Your vote is safe! Visit LWVKC's Ballot Integrity page to learn more.

Register to Vote

Registered to Vote? Confirm your voter registration today.

If you are a United States citizen, 17 1/2 years of age, and will be 18 by the next election, you can register to vote. Visit the Secretary of State's website and register NOW.

Upcoming 2025 Elections:

✔ Aug. 5. Register to vote by July 9.

✔ Nov. 4. Register to vote by October 8.

Join us

The League of Women Voters has been working for democracy since women gained suffrage, the vote, in 1920. We invite you to take a look at our programs and activities. There's a place for everyone - from interested observers to members in the thick of helping craft policy.

Become a Member

Sign up to get our weekly Missouri Legislature
Call to Action email

Send me weekly Call to Action emails

Sign up for our weekly Legislative Call to Action email. Every week during the Missouri Legislative session, we will advise you on ways to advocate on issues LWVKC has a position on. Some weeks we will suggest you contact your Senator; sometimes we will suggest you submit testimony but every week we will give you clear, succinct information and directions.

More ways to stay informed about legislation in Missouri

✔ Click on the button below to see the bills League Volunteers from across the state are following.

Pending MO legislation

✔ Interested in more information? You can find it on our Legislative Action Page.

Legislative Action

✔ To find your representatives in the Missouri General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, as well as elected state officials, click on the button below.

Legislator Lookup

Help Wanted

Volunteer voter registration

The League offers many volunteer opportunities throughout the year, many that require just a few hours commitment. Click on the button below to find out what's going on and how you can help.

Volunteering Opportunities