The League of Women Voters of New York State is a unique, multi-issue, nonpartisan, political organization. It encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. There are 59 local Leagues across New York State.
Membership provides the opportunity to be actively involved in local, state and national issues.
As an educational organization, the League strives to ensure voter participation through voter registration activities, League-sponsored candidates' debates, and distribution of nonpartisan election information. As an advocacy group, the League works to influence public policy and to promote government policy and programs that include citizen input. League action is based on positions arrived at after study and general membership understanding and agreement. Action is taken under local, inter-League organizations, state and national positions. The League uses many forums and techniques in promoting change through legislative and administrative action at all levels of government.