Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy.
Candidate Forums
2023
As the election season continues through November, check back on this page for updated forum lists and recordings.
Legislative Session 2023
Follow our positions, partners and priority policies this Legislative session. Learn how YOU made a difference!
Women Power Democracy!
Listen in on our new LWVMN Podcast Series, '“Women Power Democracy!” featuring Kay Kessel in Episode #1!
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A Century of Civic Engagement
M I N N E S O T A
1919 - 2019
Minnesota granted women the right to vote in presidential elections on March 24, 1919, and later ratified the 19th Amendment on September 8, 1919.
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota was organized on October 29, 1919 in meetings called by the Minnesota Woman Suffrage Association. Clara Ueland (pictured) served as LWV Minnesota’s first president.
In both 2019 and 2020, we will celebrate a century of civic engagement at the state and national levels, and invite you to join us for our five-part series of events!
By the Numbers
33
Local Leagues in Minnesota
… and growing! We strive for greater coverage across the state and inclusion for Minnesota’s diverse population.
2,300+
Statewide Members
Volunteers across the state conduct hundreds of candidate forums, register thousands of voters, and keep the League humming!
106
Years Of Civic Engagement
Since 1919, LWV Minnesota has empowered voters and defended democracy. Now we stand poised for our next 100 years.
$31,162
Grant Funds Awarded
to Local Leagues
From our most recent annual report, LWV Minnesota monetarily supported our local Leagues with their programs and initiatives.
110,000
New U.S. Citizens Registered
to vote since January 2007
LWV Minnesota has a presence at naturalization ceremonies across the state, helping new citizens register to vote.
600
Average volunteer hours
From Local Leagues
With an average number of 600 volunteer hours per League, per year, that’s over 21,200 hours for LWV Minnesota as a whole!
