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About Us

A Voice for Rural America

Since 1985, the League of Rural Voters has joined its voice with rural Americans, working to create change by harnessing the power of the ballot box.

We believe in the power of a grassroots approach – strengthening the capacity and capabilities of those with the most at stake. Using culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies and materials, the League of Rural Voters provides information, communications and organizational tools to a growing network of rural advocates. We work together to increase participation and demand accountability in all levels of government by:

Creating public service and earned media campaigns -- to help raise awareness of the policies that have led to current rural economic challenges.

Providing online advocacy tools -- to help turn up the volume on rural issues for the media and our elected officials.

Challenging candidates to take clear positions on farm and rural policy issues. – to allow rural voters to support and elect representatives committed to increased investments in rural education, health care and sustainable economic development.

 


 

Issues

  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Employee Free Choice Act
  • Fair Trade
  • Family Farms and Ranches
  • Immigration
  • Resource Conservation
  • Rural Broadband
  • Vote by Mail


 What You Can Do

Be and Informed Voter! 

  • Learn more
    Keep up to date on local and national issues affecting your community. Connect with others who share your concerns. 
  • Get involved
    Participate in civic life. Attend public meetings when you can. Volunteer in your community. Run for public office.
  • Add your voice
    Know your elected officials. Call and write them whenever they need it. Talk about issues with your friends and neighbors. Write letters to the editor.
  • Register to vote!
    Encourage others to register and vote as well.





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