Welcome to LWV Whidbey
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
Learn more about us and what we do.
Here's What's Happening Now
General Election Candidate Forums
Thursday, Oct. 15 and Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.
Hear candidates' views on important issues before you cast your vote in the November 3 general election. We'll be holding candidate forums for the following races: Island County assessor, auditor, clerk, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and commissioner, and Legislative District 10 state representatives.
Zoom links for our online forums will be posted a few days before the events on our Forums page.
Recordings of the forums will be posted soon after the live events.
How Do You Vote for a Supreme Court Judge?
The LWV of Washington conducted interviews with most of the candidates for the Washington State Supreme Court. These races can be confusing -- here's a good way to learn about them.
Learn more here.
To see what else we're up to, check out our Events page.
Vote “NO” on Initiative 645
... so Washington's Highest Earners Pay Their Fair Share
Washington has one of the most regressive tax structures in the nation. Our highest earners pay as little as 3% of their income in Washington state taxes, while our lowest earners pay as much as 13%. The ‘millionaires’ tax’ begins to correct this imbalance and affects less than 1% of the population -- Washingtonians who take home more than $1 million a year.
Learn more at the LWVWA website.
Vote “NO” to Protect Vulnerable Kids
LWVWA Opposes IL26-001 & IL26-638
This November, Washington voters will vote on two initiatives that would directly affect kids, families, and public schools across our state. The League of Women Voters of Washington believes both measures are flawed and would cause unintended harm to the young people they claim to help.
Learn more at the LWVWA website.