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Who We Are

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government.

We influence public policy through education and advocacy.
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Volunteers manage everything from  coordinating programming to managing all the details needed to run our organization. Find the right fit for you! We'd love your help!

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Join a Program Study
Join us to update the LWVIL criminal justice postion.

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From monthly meetings to candidate forums, we have a full range of events to fit all the different interests. Come to one or all of them!

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Be an Observer
Observers play a key role in the League of Women Voters' mission by attending local government meetings and providing reports to keep all the League members informed.

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Provide Voter Services
The League provides many voter services and could use your help! Services include voter registration drives, mock elections at high schools, candidate forums, and more.

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Contact Your Elected Officals
We've compiled a list of elected officials at the national, Illinois, and local Tri-County levels along with helpful voter resources. 
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Support The League Of Women Voters

You don't have to be actively involved to be a member! Did you know your membership helps determine how many people we can send to the annual conventions? More members means more people can participate!
Become a Member!
Members of the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria automatically belong to LWV of Illinois and the national LWV organization too. In fact, 100% of the regular dues ($62) goes to the LWVIL and LWVUS. The only way our local chapter raises money to pay for operating expenses is through the Defenders of Democracy memberships, fundraisers, and donations.

Issues We Are Guided By

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LWV National Issues
The LWVUS has four main issues guiding the activity of all local leagues:
  • Protecting Voters
  • Educating and Engaging Voters
  • Reforming Money in Politics
  • Defending the Environment
  • Plus other work

Impact on the Issues (2018-2020) is the League's official guide to their public policy positions. It includes the official statements of position for each program area. The LWVUS public policy positions “in brief” reflect the program adopted by the 2016 Convention of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

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LWV Illinois Issues
LWVIL has positions on many issues of political activity in these four areas:
  • Representative Government​
  • Natural Resources
  • Social Policy

Issues are defined where activity is anticipated at the state legislative level—​issues where we have strong member interest and an opportunity for the League to make an impact. The work of local Leagues is guided by these positions. 

The details of LWVIL's current positions can be found in Where We Stand 2017-2019
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Serving the people of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties in Illinois​.
The League of Women Voters encourages informed and active participation in government and works to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Any person, 16 or older, male or female, may join.

The LWV is nonpartisan and neither supports nor opposes candidates for elected office but does act on issues after member study and consensus.
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  • About
    • About LWVGP
    • 101 Years Strong >
      • Articles on history
    • Board and Committees
    • League Positions >
      • Current Issues >
        • Peoria Township Proposal
    • By-Laws
    • Donate
  • Newsletters
    • 2022 Newsletters
    • Past Newsletters
  • Observer Reports
    • Observer Reports
  • Election Information
    • Voter Services
    • Elected Officials
    • Calendar
  • Join Us