Skip to main content

Follow Us

Social networking will appear here

Support Us

Join  |   Donate  |   Volunteer  |  June 2021 Voter

Contact Us

info@lwvpgh.org
Phone 412-261-4284
LWV of Greater Pittsburgh
436 Seventh Avenue
Suite 350
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Copyright © 2020 • All Rights Reserved • Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Powered by ClubExpress
      
Vote411 Join Us Donate

Slideshow
2020 highlights
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events


Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh!

For 100 years, the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has encouraged informed and active participation in government, worked to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influenced public policy through education and advocacy.  Our hundreds of volunteers and members serve the voters in the Pittsburgh area with candidate forums, voter registration, civic education, and advocacy!

Won't you join us?    Join the League!  


Members,  Need Help Logging in?   Member Login Help

Members, Please Plan to Attend the

League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh's Annual Meeting

online, June 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.


At this meeting we will elect new board members, review and approve a budget and program for the coming year.   Meet your board members, and learn how LWVPGH adapted to meet the challenges of a locked-down election year.  You can review the Annual Meeting Workbook*, which contains committee reports, board nominations, and a proposed budget.


The online format makes it easy to attend. Register here to receive the Zoom link.

 

*You need to be logged in to the website in order to view the workbook. Need help logging in? Click here: Member Login Help


Harrisburg Watch
Learn about the issues we're following at the state level, and how you can get involved, on our Harrisburg Watch page.  Harrisburg Watch

star yellow on lt blue (harrisburg)star yellow on lt blue (harrisburg) Action Item star yellow on lt blue (harrisburg)star yellow on lt blue (harrisburg)


House Bill 1300 will come up for a floor vote in the PA House soon.  This bill proposes several reforms to Pennsylvania Election Law.  The LWVPA opposes several measures of this bill including,  

  • shifting the voter registration deadline back to 30 days before the election,
  • setting conditions for ballot return locations that would limit their availability, and
  • creating many unfunded mandates that would burden county election boards. 
Contact your state Representative and ask them to vote "No" on House Bill 1300.    
Find Your PA Legislator

Read the full text of HB1300 --> HB1300

"For over a century the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania has worked to expand access to the ballot and to create an informed, empowered citizenry...

...[The] bill offers small fixes for the most pressing requests from county election officials, but far more of the bill appears designed to address non-existent problems and discourage potential voters...


...On behalf of PA voters, we ask legislators to set HB 1300 aside, wait for recommendations approved by a majority of the Election Law Advisory Board, and vote quickly on long-neglected redistricting reform bills with broad bipartisan support, HB 22 and SB 222."


Read Full LWVPA Statement
Volunteers Needed!  
In-Person Voter Registration Events are Back!

Members -Join us on Saturday, June 26th for a Juneteenth Parade and Festival.  Juneteenth is an annual celebration of African-American emancipation from slavery, commemorating the day that the news reached the last group of enslaved people in Texas on June 19th, 1865.  The Pittsburgh parade is a re-enactment of the "Jubilee of Freemen" Parade held in Pittsburgh on April 26th, 1870 celebrating the ratification of the 15th Amendment.  

LWVPGH volunteers can choose to march in the parade or work a shift at a voter registration table at Point State Park with our partners at B-PEP for Pittsburgh's 5th Annual Freedom Day.  Shift times are listed on the sign up sheet. Volunteers will receive detailed information from team leaders by email.  

Sign Up Here to Volunteer
Join Us for the LWVPA State Convention Online! 


The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania is pleased to invite you to the 54th Biennial Convention! This year’s theme is The League: Keystone of Democracy. The 2021 Convention offers the chance to embrace our history and celebrate 101 years of the League of Women Voters.

Although this year's Convention will be held virtually on Zoom, we will focus on upholding League tradition. You can expect plenary sessions on bylaws, budget, program and election of officers, as well as delegate voting and awards distribution. In keeping with years past, you’ll hear from influential speakers on a number of timely and relevant topics. There will also be plenty of opportunities for connection and engagement among members.


Register Here:       Convention Registration

LWVPA State Convention Speaker Highlights
June 18 & 19, 2021

The 2021 edition of "Facts For Citizens" is available in digital format!


"Facts for Citizens" is a directory of election information and government officials for residents of Allegheny County. It contains :

  • contact information for key officials in National, State, County, and City of Pittsburgh government,
  • election dates and information for 2021, and
  • live links to PA voter registration and voter service forms.
Visit the Facts for Citizens page at  lwvpgh.org/ffc  to download or view the directory!  
voter resource library with label
make a plan w/label
mail-in w/label
ffc icon label
member login help label

League Links
  

vote411 link
Fair Districts PA logo
Pennsylvania LWV logo