About Us
WHO WE ARE
OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
Our amazing team of volunteers are committed to providing information to inform voters. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Please join us and help us carry on our important work! Membership in the LWV of the Lima Area is open to both women and men of voting age. To join contact Shannon Quinn, Membership Chair at lwvlima@gmail.com.
OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 in response to the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. The suffragettes who championed this right wanted women to enter the voting booth knowledgeable about candidates and issues so they could cast an intelligent vote. After the ratification of the 19th Amendment, suffragettes
The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 in response to the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. The suffragettes who championed this right wanted women to enter the voting booth knowledgeable about candidates and issues so they could cast an intelligent vote. After the ratification of the 19th Amendment, suffragettes formed the League of Women Voters so the could use their vote to impact policies on government, social and environmental issues.
OUR MISSION
OUR HISTORY
OUR MISSION
The primary mission of the LWV of the Lima Area is to provide nonpartisan voter education to our members and the community.
The LWV never supports or opposes candidates, but we do take action issues after we have studied the issue and reached concensus.
LINK AND LEARN
LWV Ohio Positions
Leagues all over the state study issues and reach support. Leagues can only take action (lobby for) issues that are supported. Click here for ACTION ALERTS.
Elections and Voting
The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Our goal is to give people the information they need to make up their own minds. Click here for more.
Ohio Secretary of State
At this site, you'll find information on rules and regulations for voters in Ohio.
Allen County Board of Elections
Local voting information including your voting precinct can be found at this site.
Vote 411
An interactive website with statewide voter information. Click here, enter, your address and view your ballot issues and candidates.
Help Our Cause
The mission of the LWV of the Lima Area is to provide nonpartisan voter education to our members and the Lima OHIO area community by providing a printed and an online VOTER GUIDE of issues and candidates before each election. We also offer timely programs on government, social, and environmental issues, available to members and the public. This effort is funded through the generosity of local businesses, industries and individuals. Please help our mission, by sending a check payable to The LWV of the Lima Area to: LWV Treasurer, 4367 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45806, or use the DONATE BUTTON BELOW.
Thank you!
