The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Upcoming Mayoral Election May 11, 2021
New York Times: Bombing Kills at Least 14 Afghans Registering to Vote
By Fahim Abed and Rod Nordland May 6, 2018 KABUL, Afghanistan — A bomb blast killed at least 14 Afghan civilians on Sunday as they lined up in a mosque to register to vote in coming national elections, according to officials. The explosion was at least the sixth...
NPR Story: Six States Hit Harder By Cyberattacks Than Previously Known, New Report Reveals
Two years after Russia's wave of cyberattacks against American democracy, a Senate committee investigating election interference says those hackers hit more states harder than previously thought. The committee also added that it still doesn't know with complete...
ADN Article: Hackers broke partway into Alaska’s election system in 2016. Officials say no damage was done.
https://www.adn.com/politics/2018/05/07/hackers-broke-partway-into-alaskas-election-system-in-2016-officials-say-no-damage-was-done/ JUNEAU — A hacker gained unauthorized access in 2016 to the server that hosts Alaska's public elections website, according to documents...
Our Mission, Vision, and Value
Mission
Empowering voters. Defending democracy.
Vision
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Value
We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
Alaska Leagues
There are four local leagues in the State of Alaska under the umbrella of the LWV of Alaska.
LWV of Alaska
Fairbanks
Juneau
Kenai
Contact
League of Women Voters of Anchorage
PO Box 101345
Anchorage, Alaska 99510-1345
(907)-274-8477
anchorageleague@gmail.com