Can a League advocate on a high profile election issue and still remain nonpartisan?
Yes! It is essential that members who are visible in an advocacy campaign should not be involved in education activities. Conversely, voter service chairs should not be involved in advocacy activities. When in the public arena, always keep the two activities separate. Voter Service information may not describe League positions and may not advocate for or against specific legislation or ballot issues, especially at community-wide meetings. ADVOCACY In its advocacy role, the League supports or opposes issues based on positions the League holds important. These positions are determined after study, discussion and consensus. They are then published in the LWVUS Impact on Issues, LWVCO Program for Study and Action and local League program books. The decision to support or oppose current issues must be in compliance with positions found in these booklets. The state board, with input from local Leagues, makes decisions on state-wide ballot issues while local Leagues make those decisions on lo
