Why Join

Joining the League is a great way to play an active role in your community and in our democracy! Everyone is welcome - membership in the League of Women Voters is open to anyone 16 years or older.

How Do I Join or Renew?

To join the League, click the Join/Renew button below to access the LWV Member portal:

Join the LWV or Renew Membership


Information about the Membership Portal can be found in This video  which will walk you through how to join or renew your membership at LWV.  It also shows how to access and use the membership portal to update your profile information and view your past payments. 

Membership Dues:

  • Individual members: $75 per year is the recommended amount, or pay what you can ($20 minimum).
  • You can add a second member ($150 total for both recommended, $40 for both minimum), but they each will need to provide a unique email address.
  • Life members: In appreciation of their dedication to democracy, Life Members (members for more than 50 years) are exempt from membership dues.

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Making Payments

  • The preferred payment option is a direct bank transfer (ACH transfer), which minimizes fees. You’ll need your financial institution's routing number and your account number.
  • You also have the option to pay by credit or debit card.
  • If you are not comfortable making payments online, you may pay dues by check.  
  • You will receive an online confirmation and an email receipt for your payment.
  • Your membership dues payment will show up as three transactions on your account — one each to LWVSHR, LWVVA, and LWVUS. You’ll be a member of all three!
  • Keep things simple by automatically renewing each year!  Just select auto-renewal when you are paying your dues.

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Making Donations

Do you want to make an extra donation in addition to paying your dues? Thanks - we appreciate it!

You will have the option to make a direct donation to LWVSHR when paying your dues, or you can donate directly to us on the LWVSHR Donate page on our website.

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Renewing Your Membership

You will receive an email reminder to renew one year after your last renewal, with a link to renew on the LWV Member Portal.

If you have signed up for auto-renew, you will get a reminder that your membership is automatically renewing.

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Accessing the LWV Member Portal

To update your contact information or view your past payments, go to the LWV Member Portal.

To log in to the portal:

  • Enter the email address associated with your membership.
  • You will be sent an email with a verification code to enter into the form. (You do not need a password.)

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Questions about League Membership?

LWVVC regularly offers new member orientation sessions you can attend to learn more about the League and the volunteer opportunities available. Contact us at   membership@lwvshrmail.org for more details.

If you have any questions, send us an email administrator@lwvshrmail.org  or call (757) 258-0500 .

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Who Are the Members?

Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to individuals of all ages.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities.

Why Should I Join?

Through participation in League projects, you will:

  • contribute valuable service to the community
  • gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics
  • discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community
  • make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in League who share your interests

How Much Time Does it Take?

It's up to you! Many members choose to support the League only with their annual dues. Your membership alone gives us the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change. We cover a broad spectrum of issues and concerns; you may choose to become involved in one or more of them by actively participating in a group study, or listening to a panel of experts at a meeting or just reading about them in one of our publications.

What Do I Get?

You automatically become a member of LWV Virginia and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications along with the monthly VOTER newsletter from the League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads containing upcoming events in the area. You will be adding your voice to a powerful force of members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong. 

Thirty-three percent of your dues payment will go to LWVUS, forty-seven percent will go to LWV Virginia, and twenty percent will go to LWSHR.

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