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League of Women Voters Positions

Although non-partisan, the League of Women Voters has taken public policy positions over the years. The League takes a position only after a thorough study and after a consensus of the members is reached. Once a position is adopted, the League may advocate for or against policies and legislation that are consistent with its stand.

League Studies

Studies occur at the local, state and national levels. Links to current position documents are on the right. Here are a few studies recently completed.

* Recently our League studied Tax Increment Financing (TIF)and a consensus position was adopted by the membership in May 2020.

* The League's 1981 position on Housing in Kansas City was recently studied and updated its position in May 2020.

* A study on Paid Leave was recently completed and a consensus position was adopted by the membership in June 2021.

Local, State, and National Positions

LWVKC Positions Local positions (Rev. June 2023)

Statewide positions. (LWV Missouri)

2022-24 National positions (LWV)

2024 Election Administration Study

The 2024 Election Administration Study is coming! This year's focus is on voter registration, voter registration roll management, and college voters.

Click on the image below to view a YouTube video recording of the Jan. 27 meeting explaining the 2024 Election Administration Study.

Click on the image below to view a slideshow presentation of the 2024 Election Administration Study.

Meetings: Members are invited to provide input at the following meetings (must be logged in):

Jan. 27 Election Administration Study Presentation

Jan. 31 Election Administration Study Consensus Meeting at Waldo

Feb. 3 Election Administration Study Consensus Meeting at Plaza

Feb. 13 Election Administration Study Consensus Meeting via Zoom

Mar. 2 Special Membership Meeting on Election Administration Position

Documents: We're rolling out a series of informative primers via the EVoter. Those that have been published are below.

2024 Study Overview (Dec. 5 issue)

Voter Registration (Jan. 9 issue)

3rd Party (LWV) Voter Registration (Dec. 15 issue)

College Student Voters (Jan. 23 issue)

Voter Registration Roll Management (Jan. 23 issue)

2023 Election Administration Study

See below for information from last year's Election Administration Study. We're rolling out a series of informative primers for members via the eVoter. Those that have been published are below. Our near term focus is on voter and election worker intimidation.

Video Presentation of the 2023 Election Administration Study

Click on the image on the right to view the presentation on Election Administration Study from the Feb. 11, 2023 membership meeting.

Click on the image below to view a slideshow presentation on the 2023 Election Administration Study.

The documents below provide more information on the scope of the 2023 Election Administration study.

Introduction to the Election Administration Study

Voter Intimidation

Challengers

Election Workers

Arms at the Polls

Why You Should Participate

Consensus Questions

Missouri League Legislative Priorities for 2023

LWVMO’s top legislative priority for 2023 is ensuring that laws encourage and protect all citizens’ fundamental right to vote and ensure free and fair elections at all levels. The top advocacy priorities for 2023 are:

* Citizen initiative petition
* Reproductive freedom
* Access to affordable health care
* Public education and local control of curriculum
* Environmental protection and climate policy
* Gun safety
* Sound budget and tax policies

Other issues for members include equal rights and pay equity, campaign finance, and the National Popular Vote.