“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.”

– Louis D. Brandeis

"Please, vote. You indelibly underscore your citizenship, and most important, our kinship with each other when you do."

– Ken Burns

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."

– Abraham Lincoln

"Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world."

– Sharon Salzberg

League of Women Voters of La Plata County

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Click here to learn more about the history of the League and get a brief overview of the League of Women Voters of La Plata County.
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League of Women Voters Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum for City of Durango City Council Election

Join the League of Women Voters at City hall on March 5th from 5-6:30pm to meet this year's candidates before the election on April 1st. City Hall 949 E 2nd Ave. Durango, CO 81301 In-person attendees can submit questions at the forum.  Those attending virtually must...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS

The League of Women Voters US is reorganizing in order to provide more direct services to local and state chapters. As a result, beginning in January, membership renewals will be processed at the national level.  What will remain the same What is changing You will...
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Nervous Politics Might Ruin Your Holiday Dinner? There is a Better Way.

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Working together, we can build a more just, vibrant, diverse and responsive political system

On Nov. 5 and the weeks leading up to Election Day, La Plata County voters participated in our democracy making their voices heard through their vote – one method of participatory democracy. While certainly there are voters who envisioned a different outcome in any...
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Local Issues

What We’re Tracking and Working on Locally.

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State Issues

What We’re Tracking on a Statewide Level.

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National Issues

What We’re Tracking on a National Level.

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Voter Education

At LWV, we believe that a well-informed voter is a powerful voter!

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Health Care

We are committed to helping La Plata County residents collaborate in the development of solutions they need to obtain the best possible healthcare available.

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Climate Crisis

Follow current events and news on climate change and solutions to the climate crisis.

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Upcoming Events

League members and community members are active in task forces, educational events, meetings, and other programs to promote nonpartisan activism in making our democracy work. You can learn more here and look at the upcoming calendar of events for both local and state events.

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A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy

A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy

Jan 30, 2024

01/02/2024 | 52m 17s | Aired: 01/02/24 A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy is based on Richard Haass’ best-selling book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." Through...

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ABOUT US

Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy.

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.

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Proposed Position Statement on Religious Nationalism

The League of Women Voters of Colorado stands for the separation of church and state and religious freedom founded upon individual conscience, free of social or political influence by any state or religious body;  these fundamental civil rights are threatened by religious nationalism.

The First Amendment of the US Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” The League of Women Voters of Colorado believes that the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment are cornerstones of our democracy.