The purposes of the League of Women Voters are "to promote political
responsibility through informed and active participation in government and to act on selected governmental
issues"
Advocacy by the League of Women Voters is grounded in formally
approved positions. Positions are created and modified in elaborate processes
of study and agreement. They are reviewed periodically and often remain in force
for many years. The League advocates solutions only to those issues that are addressed in its principles or positions.
On the basis of its formally established principles, the League of Women Voters
of the United States (LWVUS) sets positions for Leagues at all levels.
The League of Women Voters of Indiana (LWVIN) sets additional positions for
itself and the statewide membership. State positions must not conflict with national positions.
Local Leagues in Indiana create and maintain their own positions. These
must not conflict with state or national positions.
