LWV of Lexington works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. We may take action on local government measures and policies in the public interest in conformity with the principles of the League of Women Voters of the US. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Read the Press Release from the League of Women Voters of the US regarding the Use of Federal Force on Peaceful Protestors HERE.
special limited time opportunity to Apply and Contribute to the Lwv of lexington ky endowment fund at the Blue grass community foundation and receive a state tax credit! The work of democracy is never FINISHED. assure our work continues and save money on your taxes at the same time.
Watch this short video to understand how to apply for Endow KY Tax Credits with a gift to the LWV of Lexington KY Endowment Fund at the Blue Grass Community Foundation!
Applications must be received between July 1-July 7 to be assured of receiving the credit.
Find more information HERE.
Download the application HERE.
Happy Pride month! LWV of lexington is open to members of every gender IDENTITY, GENDER expression, and sexual orientation!
Our name has it’s roots in our history of helping women realize their newly achieved right to vote after ratification of the 19th Amendment. Although our membership is open to all people, we remain the League of Women Voters. Why? Read this great blog post to find out: Why We Will Remain the League of WOMEN Voters.
Congratulations
UK Law Professor, Josh Douglas, a member of the LWV of Lexington, has created a podcast, Democracy Optimist, featured on WEKU-FM radio, an NPR affiliate. In May 2024, he featured another LWV member, Debra Graner, who related her experience regaining her right to vote and expunging her record! The podcast won an Edward R. Murrow regional award, which was announced this spring. Read about it here. Listen to the episode that won here (also available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms).
RSVP HERE for more information and Free Admission.
LWV of Lexington had a great year! Check out the highlights of what we accomplished HERE.
We have big plans for the 2025-2026 LWv of Lexington year! Check out our strategic plan here and think about how you can help us make it all happen!
Did you miss the Annual Meeting? Check out the panel discussion on the LWV of Lexington KY YouTube channel HERE.
Read this Statement from the LWV on the Constitutional Crisis unfolding in the United States and the Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative to engage 8.5 million voters between now and November 2026, to protect and preserve our democratic institutions.
Read this Statement from LWVKY 1st Vice President Becky Jones regarding the need for every citizen to actively engage to defend our democracy.
LWV of Lexington Members came out for the Hands Off! National Mobilization Event on April 5.
LWV of Lexington President Liza Holland with her husband Rob join the crowd at the Courthouse Plaza.
Cindy and Richard Heine make their opinions known.
Marilyn Machara joined a rally in Christiansburg, VA, while traveling.
On March 28 over 100 people joined with the LWV of Kentucky to demand that the Kentucky State Legislators recognize the Democracy Principle. READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE. Read the Kentucky Lantern Coverage HERE.
LWVKY President Jenn Jackson explains the detailed work the League has done to document maneuvers that shut the public out of the law making process. The Democracy Principle means that “There should be no laws about us without us!”
LWV of Lexington member Professor Josh Douglas addresses the crowd at the Democracy Principle rally.
We need your help with Voter Registration Events! Check the Event Calendar for opportunities!
On March 22 at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Jenn Jackson addresses Congressman Andy Barr (not present) at the People’s Town Hall organized by Gathering For Democracy . Watch the video!
Read the 2025 Update of the LWVKY Report on the need to Restore Voting Rights To Kentuckians with Felony Convictions HERE.
