League of Women Voters Edina · Making Democracy Work

Welcome

We're so pleased that you are interested in the League of Women Voters Edina, a civic organization whose members are committed to defending democracy together.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure that everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and national levels.

Right from the start, we want you to know that you are our greatest asset. Your membership matters because you matter — your voice, presence, and support of the League’s mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

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LWV Edina Meetings and Events

The League of Women Voters typically hosts meetings monthly August through May with both a daytime and evening option. To see what's coming up. click on the Events tab or look at the Upcoming Events calendar posted on the right hand column of this page.

2026 Candidate Forums

There are five candidates running in the non-partisan race for Hennepin County Attorney. Out of the August 11 primary, two will advance to the General Election in November. LWV Golden Valley held a candidate forum on June 25. Watch the replay.

There are four candidates running in the August 11 Democratic primary for the Minnesota State Senate District 50 seat (the endorsed Republican candidate is running unopposed.) LWV Bloomington invited all Democratic candidates to submit videos which can be viewed here.

2026 Candidate Forums (information will be added as it's available):

MN Senate District 50 (with Bloomington LWV) - Wednesday, Sept. 16 (Time and Location TBD)
MN House District 46B (with LWV St. Louis Park) - Thursday, Sept. 17 (Time and Location TBD)
MN Senate District 46 - Date, Time, and Location TBD
MN House District 50A - Date, Time, and Location TBD
Edina City Council - Thursday, Sept. 10 (Time and Location TBD)
Edina Public Schools School Board - Tuesday, Sept. 8 (Time and Location TBD)

Women Defending Democracy

Unite and Rise 8.5 is an initiative from LWVUS to activate 8.5 million voters using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy. In Minnesota, this means that we must engage 145,000 voters through civic education and engagement, public mobilization, partnership-building, and legal advocacy. Use toolkits and resources on the LWVMN website to get involved and take action today.

As part of Unite & Rise 8.5, LWV Minneapolis launched Women Defending Democracy in June 2025 with the aim of mobilizing collective action in defense of our democracy, our rights, and our democratic institutions.

The group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5 pm via Zoom. Each session focuses on a single issue, discusses concrete actions we can take, and how we track them. Topics are determined by and for WDD participants. New participants are welcome to join at any time. Learn more.

Unite & Rise Artwork by Andrea Pippins.