The League of Women Voters of Detroit encourages informed and active participation in government. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Up-to-date voter information.
January 20, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. In the aftermath of the attacks on the U.S. Capitol, the FBI is aware of armed protests being planned at all 50 state capitols and at the U.S. Capitol. State capitals are tightening security. While we hope that these events will not come to fruition, we feel it is important to lay out some guidance for you.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) is designed to ensure the candidate who wins the most popular votes is elected president.
The following is a special message from League of Women Voters of Michigan President Christina Schlitt, regarding the passage of HR1⏤For the People Act.
The League of Women Voters has evolved from a mighty political experiment, designed to help 20 million newly enfranchised women vote in 1920, to what it is today: a unique, nonpartisan organization that is a recognized force in molding political leaders, shaping public policy, and promoting informed citizen participation at all levels of government.
