Our Mission: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Value: We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson (LWVGT) is a nonpartisan political organization that works to empower and educate citizens on ways to improve government. The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate. LWVGT is an affiliate of the League of Women Voters of Arizona and the League of Women Voters of the United States.
2024-25 LWVGT Annual Impact Report
Organizational structure and bylaws
2026.06.07 LWVGT Org Chart-graph
LWV Org Chart-Directors & Committees
2025 Bylaws Approved 4.25.25
About LWVGT Membership
2025.02.03 Membership FAQ
Our Roles
Voter Service and Citizen Education
LWVGT provides unbiased, nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues. These activities are funded from our League of Women Voters Arizona Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) corporation and nonprofit educational entity.
Action and Advocacy
While the League is nonpartisan in regards to political parties and candidates, after careful study, we develop positions on certain issues and advocate for those positions in the public interest. LWVGT conducts and funds these activities as a membership organization and nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation.
Our Principles and Values
The League of Women Voters believes in representative government and individual liberties established in the Constitution of the United States.
The League:
- Relies on grassroots initiatives and consensus.
- Promotes the principles of good governance.
- Develops policies and positions on issues only after thorough study and consideration.
- Believes it is the responsibility of
the citizenry to develop and maintain good governance by being informed
and exhibiting a willingness to act.
- Asserts that rights of citizens at home and abroad are interdependent.
LWVGT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy - Adopted November 6, 2021
LWVGT is fully committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in principle and in practice. LWVGT aims to build a participant base that is representative of all dimensions that make each individual unique. Our aim is to be inclusive, affirming, and welcoming of all identities. We intend to ensure that each individual has access to the same opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop within the organization. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization's current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy.
Our Public Policy Positions
After careful study and evaluation of issues and policies deemed important in the public interest, positions are developed at the Local, State and National levels Central to the League’s mission, they serve as vehicles for the League to provide its viewpoint to officials, the media and the public.
LWV Greater Tucson Public Policy Positions 2024
LWV Arizona State Public Policy Positions 2023-2025
LWV US Impact on Issues and Public Policy Positions 2024-2026
2025.07.02 LWVUS Position on the Federal Judiciary
Index of Public Policy Position Statements LWVAZ-LWVGT 2023-2025
Index LWVGT_LWVAZ_LWVUS Public Policy Positions 2023-2025