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.
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the LWV of Lexington has been invited to staff a table at Shakespeare In the Park! WE are excited by this great opportunity from our friends at Antagonist Productions.
A big Thank You to the Volunteers who came out to represent LWV at the Community Field Day organized by our good friends at CivicLex!
Did you miss the Annual Meeting? Check out the panel discussion on the LWV of Lexington KY YouTube channel HERE.
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).
Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Nonviolent action
On the anniversary of his passing, honor the legacy of John Lewis by taking action to defend democracy with Good Trouble. In Lexington, you can join the LWV of Lexington and other organizations in action at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N. Limestone, from 6-8 PM. Find details and sign up to attend on the Mobilize Platform. Look for our table, wear your LWV gear, bring a nonpartisan sign, and make some Good Trouble for voting rights and accountable government.
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!
LWV Supports the Human Rights of ALL People. Read this blog to learn why Trans Rights Are Essential to a Healthy Democracy and how these rights are under attack.
Membership in LWV is open to people of every gender identity and gender expression!
Read the Press Release from the League of Women Voters of the US regarding the Use of Federal Force on Peaceful Protestors 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.