The League of Women Voters of Lafayette was organized in 1945. The founders were Mrs. Martha G. Robinson, State President of the Louisiana League, Mrs. Hollis Long, Mrs. A.G. Mallison, Mrs. O.J. Ory, Mrs. J.A. Anders, Mrs. Fred Bates, Mrs. Ira Nelson, Mrs. Inez Neyland, Mrs. R.H. Belyard and Mrs. Scranton Mouton. The organization was officially chartered in January 1946 with thirty-three members.

The main objective of the League of Women Voters of Lafayette is to work for better city and parish government, better schools, and the participation of all citizens in the democratic system. These and other endeavors undertaken by the Lafayette League complement and parallel the aims and programs of the state and national leagues. One of the League's most important functions is Voter Services. This is a continuous effort designed to politically educate individual citizens. Examples of Voter Services include holding meetings where voters can question candidates, giving citizens first-hand knowledge of governmental operations, campaigning to get people to register to vote, and insuring honest elections. It also provides non-partisan factual data on candidates and issues, and publishes various voter information bulletins. Other good governmental concerns of the League include programs designed to improve roads and highways, provide better education, and inform citizens of the problems and needs of the school system.

Financial support for the League comes from membership dues and member and non-member contributions. There is an annual finance drive conducted by the members of the League to solicit contributions from individuals and businesses in the community.