Where do our dues go?

Each year, we receive a reminder that our League of Women Voters membership dues are due. Many of you pay diligently and faithfully, and it’s natural to wonder: Are we really making a difference? Is my contribution truly helping?

I’d like to share some facts about the meaningful work the League is doing, thanks in part to your support.

The 2024 Election Impact Report, recently shared with members, highlights the League’s accomplishments in protecting voter rights, defending democracy, and collaborating with partners across the country. In 2024 alone, the League generated:

• 30 million voter contacts

• 9.38 million voters’ rights protected through litigation

• 9.19 million users receiving trusted election information through VOTE411.org

• Nearly 70,000 voter-to-voter conversations encouraging civic participation

I encourage you to read the full impact report - it’s inspiring.

As many of you know, litigation is extremely costly, and this year the League has had to defend against numerous attacks on voting rights and democratic processes. These legal battles occur not only at the national level, but also across many states. Recently, for example, the League and its partners rallied for fair maps as the Supreme Court heard Louisiana v. Callais. This inspired me to explore the League of Women Voters’ legislation page, where I discovered a long list of both ongoing and completed cases. Here are just a few:

• Challenge to Federal Executive Order the Required Proof of Citizenship to Vote (April 2025)

• Defense Against DOJ Voter Data Demands

• Class Action Lawsuit Against Data Collection (Sept. 2025)

• Challenge to North Carolina Post-Election Rules

These cases represent only a portion of the League’s work. Across the country, the League—often in partnership with other organizations is actively defending voting rights and strengthening our democracy. It has been a very busy year.

You can explore these cases on the League of Women Voters Legal Center web page.

I hope that, after reviewing this information, you feel confident knowing how your membership dollars are being used. Every penny you contribute helps protect and uphold the democratic values we all cherish.

Maggie VanDame

Transformation Chair LWV Rogue Valley