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The mission of the League of Women Voters of Dallas is empowering voters and defending democracy.

Whatever our color, background or zip code, in America we value our freedom to vote, and to have a say in decisions that impact our lives from election laws, redistricting, the environment and access to affordable housing and health care.

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About Us

The League of Women Voters of Dallas is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting informed and active civic engagement. Our team of volunteers, representing diverse generations, works to provide nonpartisan and accurate information on voter registration, election participation, and voter status maintenance.

As a grassroots civic organization, we encourage individuals to become members, volunteers, or donors to support our mission. By joining us, you can help:

Foster informed and active participation in the voting process and the selection of elected officials.
Increase awareness and understanding of key public policy issues.
Influence public policy through education and advocacy efforts.

With over 500,000 passionate volunteers across 700+ Leagues nationwide, the League of Women Voters of Dallas is part of a larger movement empowering communities through voter education and engagement. Your contribution enables us to fund essential voter education programs, such as creating bilingual Voters Guides, utilizing various communication channels to reach Dallas County residents, and distributing informative materials through our Voter Services team.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions to the League of Women Voters of Dallas are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you for considering supporting our efforts to promote civic participation and strengthen our democracy.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals , households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, military status, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.

History of the League in Dallas - Early Years

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1919

The Texas League of Women Voters was formed on October 19, 1919 in San Antonio. The Dallas Morning News reported that the Dallas Woman’s Suffrage Association became the Dallas League of Women Voters as soon as its President, Nora Boren Mahoney, got back to Dallas from the statewide meeting. The Dallas League’s number with LWVUS, which is a chronological listing of local Leagues in each state, is consistent with it being founded in 1919, but it may have become dormant at some point before 1938.

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1920

The United States League of Women Voters was officially created on February 14, 1920. On August 26, 1920 Congress ratified the 19th Amendment giving American women the right to vote at the state and national level.

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1938

The Dallas chapter was formed as a branch of the Texas League of Women Voters.

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1939

The Dallas chapter began its first full year in September with Mrs. E. L. DeGolyer (Neil) as president, Mrs. G. Abbot as vice president, and 58 more members. Read more of History of LWV-Dallas

100 Years of Women Voting

On August 26, 1920, notice that the 36th state had ratified the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted all American women the right to vote, was received by the U.S. Secretary of State and became law. Suffragists in America had fought on the national level for 72 years for the right to cast a ballot. While we celebrate this milestone, we know we have further to go so that all women – all people – can vote.

Learn more about the last 100 years of Women Voting from LWVUS www.lwv.org/about-us/history

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