League of Women Voters Asheville - Buncombe County

We believe using the democratic processes of our government is critical and so encourage everyone to vote in the General Election this Fall. VOTE411.org is a national LWV voter and election information guide available to everyone. It includes links to a variety of sites related to voting in your zip code and candidate information.

Register to vote, then request an Absentee Ballot if you’re concerned about exposure to the virus, or make a plan to vote in person, preferably during early voting. If you have questions about voting by Absentee Ballot, make sure to stop at our Absentee Voting page for answers. 

About the League

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, volunteer-based, political organization consisting of women and men passionate about our democracy. Born out of the national women’s suffrage movement in 1920, the League continues to work to serve the needs of the voting public and protect the rights of all voters.

Our efforts are two-fold:

Voters Service, Citizen Education – presenting unbiased, nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process and current issues.

Action, Advocacy – following education on the issue(s), action is taken towards enacting policies in the public interest and striking down policies harmful to society.

A just society is derived from a democracy consisting of an engaged and educated public that has faith in the political process.

Our organization is dependent on volunteer service, so we welcome your involvement and spread the word by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

The League of Women Voters is a membership organization conducting action and advocacy as a nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation. To conduct our voter service and citizen education activities, funds are derived from the Florence Ryan Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to building citizen participation in democratic process, studying key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner, and enabling people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management.

The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County currently offers meetings and events for members as well as educational programs for the public.

Quarterly member events include two meetings each year, a Holiday Social in December and an Annual Luncheon & Meeting in May or June. League action teams and committees also hold regular meetings for the members involved in those groups.

See our Calendar or News pages for more info on upcoming news and events.

• Connect with your State League: North Carolina League of Women Voters
• Connect with the National League: National League of Women Voters

PROGRAM PRIORITIES 2020-2021

Priorities for the League of Women Voters program of services are periodically reviewed and revised as needed. The frequency of the publication of program priorities varies with whether they are the priorities of the national, a state or a local league. Follow these links to read program priorities for the national, Impact on Issues, and North Carolina Leagues, The League of Women Voters of North Carolina. 

League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County Program Priorities

1. Promoting a civically engaged and informed community by offering educational events and accessible resources to a diverse audience, particularly in regards to diverse age, race, ethnic and class groups.
   
2. Defending the integrity of our democracy, specifically addressing redistricting, census taking, and voting. 
3. Advocating for the fair treatment and success of women in our community by supporting efforts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in North Carolina. 
4. Supporting priorities by building a strong communication system, effective events and a sustainable organization.