Local elections April 4, 2023. Register to vote by March 8.

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.

LWV Right Now

Candidate Forums for the April 4 Election are being scheduled. All forums begin at 6:30pm unless noted. Registration is NOT required. Click on the link at the scheduled time to join the meeting. To submit questions for candidates, click here. For more information, visit the League's event calendar.

Thurs., Feb. 23 - Kansas City Council Districts 1, 2, & 3

Tues., Feb. 28 - Kansas City Council Districts 4 & 5

Wed., Mar. 1 - Kansas City Council District 6

Thurs., Mar. 2 - Kansas City Council At-Large Districts 1 & 2

Tues., Mar. 7 - Kansas City Council At-Large Districts 3 & 6

Wed., Mar. 8 - Kansas City Council At-Large District 4

Thurs., Mar. 9 - Kansas City Council At-Large District 5

2022 Election Report is available here. Learn what LWVKC accomplished this 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.

"Talk Talk Vote!" podcast - Anne Calvert and Rachel Thompson discuss current issues and offer ideas on how anyone can participate in democracy. Find and link to all Talk Talk Vote episodes here.

Register to Vote

Registered to Vote? Confirm your voter registration today.

2023 Elections

* February 7 - bond election. Register to vote by January 11.

* April 4 - local election. Register to vote by March 8.

* August 8. Register to vote by July 12.

* November 7. Register to vote by October 11.

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.

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

Action alerts - Write or call your legislator

From time to time the League will notify members via e-mail when there's a hot topic and we need to quickly inform our legislators of our concerns. To find your representatives in the Missouri General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, as well as elected state officials, click on the button below.

Find my Elected Officials

Use the link below to follow your personal legislative interests using Fast Democracy. It's free.

Fast Democracy

Help Wanted

The League offers many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Click on the button below to find out what's going on and how you can help.

Volunteer Opportunities