AAUW, with its nationwide network of approximately 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and 500 college and university partners, has been a leading advocate for equity and education for women and girls since 1881.

Celebrating 100 Years

of Suffrage for Oregon Women

This year marks the 100^th anniversary of Oregon women winning the right to vote.

The campaign to achieve voting rights for Oregon women spanned from 1870 to 1912.  Oregon has the distinction of placing the question of votes for women on the ballot six times—in 1884, 1900, 1906, 1908, 1910, and 1912—more than any other state, but we finally made it due to the perseverance of some incredible women in Oregon.

We still have a long ways to go.  Today women make up half of the US population but only make up about 17% of the US House and Congress. In the past 100 years Oregon has only had 6 women serve in the US Congress.

In response to these sad facts, the AAUW Action fund has launched It’s My Vote: I Will Be Heard, a new voter education and turnout effort aimed at maximizing the electoral power of women.

The women’s vote is important, and has become a large group that all candidates are seeking support from.  Educate yourself about the current candidates and issues.  Always “Think Before You Ink” when asked to sign a petition.  Check out The League of Women Voters voter’s guides.  And most of all, don’t forget to vote!

 

Membership

Membership is open to all graduates who hold an associate or equivalent, a baccalaureate, or higher degree from a college or university on the AAUW list of qualified institutions. Student affiliate memberships are also available for those currently enrolled in a qualified institution of higher learning.

About the Member Center

There are many pages on this Web site that are available for browsing and we hope that our visitors find them to be both enjoyable and informative (click navigation buttons above).

In addition, there is a second part to the site that is non-public. It is called the Member Center and that is where members of AAUW will find the forms, lists, and documents that are the basic tools for the smooth running of our organization. Back issues of the state newsletter are available also.

To log-in to the AAUW Oregon Member Center, follow the procedure outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of this website.