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League Organization & Policies

The League operates at national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues, in all 50 states as well as in DC, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.

Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the League of Women Voters works to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives.

local League Policies

Nonpartisan Policy

The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Geauga is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. Accordingly, we may study, comment and take action with respect to governmental issues, measures and policies. However, the League never supports or opposes any political party or any candidate.

This policy was updated in June 2023.

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Empty Chair Candidate Forum Policy

Regarding LWVG candidate forums, we have jurisdiction over local school board, village, township and county races. For these races, invited candidates will be permitted to fully participate in the forum regardless of whether their opponents participate. The League of Women of the United States (LWVUS) and League of Women Voters of Ohio (LWVO) have jurisdiction over all other races. Consistent with their policies, if only one invited candidate in a contested race participates, LWVG cannot present that race.

This policy was updated in June 2023.

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Candidate Forum & Educational Event Policy

The League of Women Voters of Geauga is dedicated to providing voters with the information they need to make informed choices at the ballot box. We believe that voters can best receive this knowledge by asking questions themselves. To facilitate this, LWVG encourages attendees of our Candidate Forums and other educational events to submit written questions to candidates/panelists. LWVG requires written questions rather than verbal questions in order to ensure all questions asked are relevant, clearly stated, concise, focused, and informative

This policy was updated in March 2026.

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Each local league is responsible for adopting policies to govern their actions at the local level.