Next election Aug. 2 primary. Register to vote by July 6. Scroll down for list of CANDIDATE FORUMS. Learn about RANKED CHOICE VOTING at the July 9 meeting. Open to the public.

Welcome - Making Democracy Work for over 100 Years

The League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay Platte Counties (LWVKCJCP) is an active, nonpartisan organization. Hallmarks of the organization include registering and educating voters, informative, timely meetings and actively working on issues. We neither support nor oppose candidates or political parties, but we do work on legislation and policies of concern to members and the public.

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2022 Candidate Forums

The League is hosting nine candidate forums in advance of the August 2 primary. All forums are virtual and begin at 6:30pm. Forums are open to the public, but registration is required. Click on the link below to register. Visit the League calendar for more information.

July 12 - Jackson County Executive

July 13 - Jackson County 1st District and 1st District-at-Large

July 14 - Jackson County 2nd District and 2nd District-at-Large

July 19 - MO Senate District 8 and House District 32

July 20 - Jackson County 3rd District and 3rd District-at-Large

July 21 - Jackson County 6th District

July 26 - MO House District 21, 29, and 36

July 27 - MO House Districts 19, 34, and 35

July 28 - MO House Districts 22 and 28

June 24, 2022 Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade - Click here to read LWVUS statement by Dr. Deborah Turner, President, and Virginia Kase Solomon, CEO.

July 9 - MONTHLY MEETING: Ranked Choice Voting. Click here for details.

"Talk Talk Vote!" podcast - Anne Calvert and Rachel Thompson discuss current issues and offer ideas on how anyone can participate in democracy. Find and link to all Talk Talk Vote episodes here.

League Priorities 2021-2022

Redistricting

Voting Rights

Campaign Finance Reform

Social Justice

National Popular Vote

Register to Vote

Upcoming 2022 Elections

* August 2 - primary election. Register to vote by July 6.

* November 8 - mid-term general election. Register to vote by October 12.

If you are a United States citizen, 17 1/2 years of age, and will be 18 by the next election, you can register to vote. Visit the Secretary of State's website and register NOW.

Join Us

The League of Women Voters has been working for democracy since women gained suffrage, the vote, in 1920. We invite you to take a look at our programs and activities. There's a place for everyone - from interested observers to members in the thick of helping craft policy.

Become a Member

Action alerts - Write or call your legislator

From time to time the League will notify members via e-mail when there's a hot topic and we need to quickly inform our legislators of our concerns. To find your representatives in the Missouri General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, as well as elected state officials, click on the button below.

Find my Elected Officials

Use the link below to follow your personal legislative interests using Fast Democracy. It's free.

Fast Democracy

Help Wanted

The League offers many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Click on the button below to find out what's going on and how you can help.

Volunteer Opportunities