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.
The League of Women Voters of Portland (LWVPDX) is a volunteer grassroots political organization that seeks to make democracy work. We empower voters and defend democracy by giving everyone the tools and information they need to vote and to advocate for what they want.
LWVPDX is part of the LWV of Oregon and the LWV of the United States. Members may participate at all three levels. The League is nonpartisan: we neither support nor oppose any candidate or political party. We welcome all people to join us.
To mark the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, LWVPDX is joining in the LWVUS’s nationwide Voting Rights Day of Civic Action. Communities across the country are coming together to strengthen voter participation Read more
Celebrate our country’s 250th birthday with art and democracy – and the League of Women Voters! What does democracy mean for the United States at this moment in history? LWVPDX is excited to celebrate our Read more
Leagues from across the country are heading to Columbus, Ohio, for our national convention June 25-28. We meet every other year to consider business for our national body, the League of Women Voters of the Read more
Tuesday, May 19 at the Laurelhurst Club About Portland League members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting: Unite & Rise Portland on May 19. We chose this theme to show unity with our Read more
Last week, leaders from your Portland League were honored to join Senator Ron Wyden at his press conference about why we oppose the heinous SAVE Act sitting in the Senate right now. Secretary of State Read more
We supported the proposed “Right to Know Who is Policing You” ordinance prohibiting facial coverings on law enforcement officers and requiring visible I.D. The Portland Community and Public Safety Committee considered a proposed ordinance that Read more
