League Structure: National, State, Local

The League functions on three levels - local, state, and national. Each level focuses on issues appropriate to its area's governance.

The National League (LWV USA)

  • Leads national studies on issues to form consensus or concurrence on policy positions adopted by members at the local, state, etc. levels at biennial national conventions held in the summers of even years.
  • Advocates on federal issues before Congress or federal agencies based on established LWV positions.
  • Participates in litigation related to positions.
  • Forms and joins coalitions/partnerships with other organizations to advocate nationally on issues related to positions.
  • Manages Vote411 nationally and coordinates with national candidates to provide their platform information for the Vote411 guide.

The State Leagues: League of Women Voters of Maryland

  • Leads state studies on issues to form consensus on policy positions adopted by local, state, etc. levels at biennial state conventions held in the summers of odd years.
  • Advocates on state issues before state legislatures and agencies.
  • Leads state studies on issues to form state-level consensus/concurrence on policy positions adopted by local Leagues.
  • Forms and join coalitions/partnerships with other organizations to advocate on statewide issues.
  • Establishes legislative and program priorities determined by consensus among members of local chapters.
  • Manages Vote411 at the state level and coordinates with state candidates to provide information on candidate priorities and positions.

The Local Leagues: League of Women Voters of Carroll County, Maryland

  • Advocates on local issues before city and county legislative bodies.
  • Establishes legislative and program priorities based on consensus among local unit members. All positions must adhere to LWVUS positions.
  • Forms and joins coalitions/partnerships with other organizations to advocate on local issues.
  • Manages Vote411 at the county level and coordinates with county candidates to provide information on candidates priorities and positions.