Our Mission

Education and Advocacy

The League of Women Voters Mankato Area (LWVMankatoArea)

• encourages informed and active participation in government,
• works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and
• influences public policy through education and advocacy.

LWVMankatoArea promotes political responsibility through informed and active participation in government and acts on selected governmental issues.

Diversity and Inclusion

LWVMankatoArea affirms its commitment to reflect the diversity of Minnesota in its membership.

We understand that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision-making; both diversity and pluralism are fundamental to the LWVMankatoArea values.

Practicing inclusivity enhances the organization’s ability to respond more effectively to changing conditions and needs.

In both its values and practices, LWVMankatoArea affirms that there shall be no barriers to participation in any activity on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

LWVMankatoArea will continue to seek new ways to enable direct participation of members from throughout the area.

Nonpartisan and Nonprofit

The League of Women Voters Mankato Area is a nonpartisan political organization focused on encouraging informed and active participation in government, influencing public policy through education and advocacy.

As a nonpartisan organization, we do not endorse political parties or candidates.

We also understand that as voters, our members make partisan choices. However, we take care to prevent and avoid in the eyes of the public, either an actual or apparent conflict of interest.