We are committed to encouraging all citizens to be informed and engaged voters and to protecting voting rights.
Using our advocacy positions, developed through detailed study of local issues, we advocate in support or opposition to proposed ballot measures and city policies.
LWVPDX presents free community education programs and resources for both our members and the public.
Thursday, May 22 at the Laurelhurst Club Portland League members are invited to attend our Annual Membership Meeting on May 22 to celebrate Portland springing back as our new form of city government unfolds, we Read more…
Watch our most recent Community Education program, “Immigration: National Policy & Humanitarian Impacts” held on Wednesday, April 9 via Zoom. About the program Learn about pivotal changes in immigration policies affecting Americans at the deepest Read more…
Action opportunity: Write to your Congressperson The week of March 31, the US House of Representatives is expected to consider the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act” (HR 22). According to Nonprofit Vote and other sources, the bill Read more…
More details coming soon, but members can save the date for the 2025 Annual Member Meeting on Thursday, May 22.
Action opportunity: Submit testimony online Senate Bill 210 seeks to make in-person voting on Election Day the standard method for conducting elections in Oregon. It would also limit vote-by-mail options, imposing stringent identification requirements. This Read more…
Spring 2025 Community Education Series: Immigration The theme for our spring Community Education series is Immigration. A polarizing and profound issue facing our nation, the series explores how changing policies around immigration are impacting our Read more…
