The
Mission of the League of Humane Voters® (LOHV)
is to create, unite, and strengthen local political action
committees, which work to enact animal-friendly legislation
and elect candidates for public office who will use their
votes and influence for animal protection. |
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LOHV of VIRGINIA DELIVERS THE VOTE.
The LOHV recognizes that animal protection requires
laws and enforcement. Animal
exploitation is a political issue and not just a moral one, and we intend to
make animal protection a mainstream political issue by building support among
citizens, activists, political parties, candidates and elected representatives.
Those who hold elective office can pass and enforce laws to protect
animals. After careful interviews, the LOHV endorses candidates and then campaigns for
their election to public office. We then get out the vote and deliver it for
our candidates. Once in office, we lobby the office-holders we helped to get
elected to help us enact animal protective legislation. LOHV Chapters are independently
operating entities. Unlike many animal protection organizations, which are established
with the IRS as 501(c3) organizations, contributions to the LOHV are not tax-deductible
because of our work to influence the political process.
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