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Nonpartisan on Political Candidates and Parties


The League is nonpartisan in that it does not support or oppose any political candidate or party. This policy of nonpartisanship is a source of strength to the League of Women Voters. It is the cornerstone of our voter service efforts. Candidates are willing to appear in our forums because they have confidence that they will be treated objectively.



Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-partisan Times

The League of Women Voters of Larimer County is a political but nonpartisan organization


Our foundational principle of nonpartisanship states that 'The League shall not support or oppose any political party or any candidate.' The League is and has always been a political organization, advocating for equitable voting access for all and working on vital issues of concern to our members and the public. We never ask our members' political affiliation when they join our organization. The League’s advocacy work is issues-based, and we arrive at our policy positions through careful study and input from our members. We never derive our positions from politicians, and even when candidates or parties support the same issue, we never endorse them.

Political in Taking Studied Positions

The League is political in that it takes positions on selected issues concerning government, social policy, natural resources, and international relations after member study and input. These positions exist at the national, state, and local levels. Based on these positions, the League may advocate to influence public policy. Local positions must be consistent with the Principles adopted by the League of Women Voters of the United States. 




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