LWV District of Columbia

08/23/2026

Join the  LWVDC and the 1882 Foundation as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. 

The event will take place on August 26, 2026 at the Mabel Pin Hua Lee mural in Chinatown at 618 H Street NW at the intersection of H and 7th Street NW.  The event will start at 6:00 pm and end at 7:30pm. This is an outdoor event and we ask that everyone wear white attire.

We hope to see you there!

08/11/2026

Today marks one year since the National Guard arrived in despite the objections of residents and local leaders. Hear directly from DC residents on how they feel and how this has impacted them. The more than 700,000 people who call DC home deserve the same rights of self-governance and full voting representation that all Americans living in the 50 states have.

08/11/2026

Today is ! Serving as a poll worker is one of the most effective ways to support elections — you’ll hand out ballots, greet voters, and more. Sign up today and help your neighbors vote at powerthepolls.org/lwv 

07/29/2026

07/26/2026

Several of our members recently had the honor of thanking Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for her many years of leadership and service to the city, by presenting her with the Linda Beebe Award for Making Democracy Work. Congresswoman Norton has always had a steadfast commitment to advocating for full rights for the people of Washington, DC and working meticulously to strengthen our liberty to govern ourselves. Thank you, Eleanor Holmes Norton , for your many contributions to our city!

07/24/2026

Last week, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) introduced the “D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act” (H.R. 9720). This week, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee marked up the bill and passed it on a party line vote. LWVDC members were in the room to show their opposition to the bill. Swipe to read the letter sent by LWVUS to the House Oversight Committee.

This bill is the worst attack on Home Rule since the Home Rule Act was passed in 1973. Our elected officials could not change any tax, fee, permit, or business license without members of Congress - who are not elected by us - approving it first.

07/04/2026

On the 250th birthday of the United States of America today, we shouldn’t forget about the residents of DC. As we look to the next 250 years, it’s time we achieve !

Hear from DC residents on why Statehood matters to them.

07/03/2026

As America’s 250th anniversary quickly approaches, LWVDC wants to highlight the stories of the 700,000+ individuals who call DC home. Despite fulfilling all the same obligations that residents of the 50 states do such as paying taxes, voting, and serving on juries and in the military, they have been denied a voice in our national government. As Americans, we should all care about this issue - fairness & equality matter in a democracy!

As we look to the next 250 years, it’s time we achieve !

Today, we are sharing Sharon Anderson’s story. Head to lwvdc.org/statehood to read the full interview.