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League of Women Voters of Kansas City

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

We are the League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay, Platte Counties, part of the national League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.

We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels. Our local LWV league is 100% volunteer.

You can refer to us by our abbreviated name: LWVKC
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Media Contact Information
Media Contact Information

For media inquiries and more information, please call the League at 816-464-1800.


Website: LWVKC.org


Additional contact information


Find us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Organization Overview
Organization Overview

Mission Statement


“The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.”


The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.


1. Voters Service/Citizen Education: We present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.


2. Action/Advocacy: Although we are also nonpartisan, after study we use our positions to advocate for or against policies in the public interest.


Read about our principles and values

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History and Background
History and Background
  • LWV founding date: The League of Women Voters was founded on Feb. 14, 1920.
  • Locally, we incorporated in 1964.
  • LWV includes 700+ leagues, working in all 50 states.
  • Please note: Our chapters are referred to as “Leagues.”


Learn more about the League's history and background

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What we do. Five LWVKC core initiatives you need to know:
What we do. Five LWVKC core initiatives you need to know:

LWVKC Voter registration - Helping citizens register and confirm their registration to vote


LWVKC Voter education - Educating voters on their rights and about the voting process


LWVKC Candidate Forums  - Offering a Q&A with candidates before elections


LWVKC Legislative action - Informing voters of bills discussed and voted on in Jefferson City


LWVKC Observer Corps - Observing setup, preparation, and operation of the voting process


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LWVKC Leadership
LWVKC Leadership

Current LWVKC Board of Directors through June 2026:

  • President: Melanie Busse
  • Vice President Engagement: Janelle Sjue
  • Vice President Communications: Judy-Anne Goldman
  • Secretary: Alice Boinski
  • Treasurer: Rita Gulden
  • Cindy Augustine
  • Brandi Blackburn
  • Jenise Comer
  • Elizabeth Darr
  • Elizabeth Franklin
  • Jo Holt
  • Laura Marcus Mountjoy
  • Greg Woodhams

Committees: Our work is done by dedicated volunteers on 18 committees. These include:

  • Voter Outreach (Voter Registration, Voter Education, Candidate Forums, Get Out the Vote, and our VOTE411 voter guide committees)
  • Advocacy (Legislative Action, Observer Corps, and the Election Administrations committees)
  • Membership, Events, and Communications, among others



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Financial Information
Financial Information

2024 Annual Report