LWV of Seattle-King County

Encouraging Informed and Active Participation in Government
The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Formed one year after the national League of Women Voters was born out of the suffrage movement in 1920, the League of Women Voters has been at the forefront of numerous civic initiatives and accomplishments.

Membership
With approximately 700 members throughout King County, the League is one of the largest local LWV chapters in the United States. We are a volunteer, member-driven organization; anyone over 16 years of age may become a voting member. Non-voting memberships are available to all others. Joining the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County automatically confers membership at state and national levels.