Democracy in Action Across Washington State | News from the League of Women Voters of WA

• VOTE! Election Day for the 2024 Primary is Tuesday, August 6.

• Check out Vote411.org—from the basics of voting to learning about what's on your ballot, Vote411 has got you covered!

• Watch LWVWA President Mary Coltrane on King5 News.

8.6 | Election Day—2024 Primary

The Primary Election is your chance to help determine who will be on the ballot in November. Make sure your voice is heard! Ballots must be in a drop box or POSTMARKED (not just in a mail box) by 8PM on Election Day to be counted. Find your nearest ballot drop box. 

8.21 WED | Redistricting Taskforce Meeting  

All individuals and organizational representatives are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for the Redistricting Reform Task Force meeting. Each month we strategize and implement the actions needed to achieve reform. Learn more or register here. 

Find more League events around the state. →

From the President: Elections are League Business

"A change at the top of the ticket in the presidential race turns out to be big news. But what does it mean for the League of Women Voters? This is what I was asked earlier this week. My answer: we must work harder than ever to take advantage of the attention this draws to the November ballot." Read on to hear from the LWVWA President.

In Their Own Words: Children Living with a Carceral Legacy

This month incarcerated journalist Raymond Williams discusses—and challenges—the legacies, issues, and ideologies children with incarcerated parents face. Read on to learn more.

Vote411 Candidate Guide Available to Voters Ahead of August Primary

The LWVWA and local Leagues across the state have been working hard to get the League's personalized voter guide updated for the 2024 Primary Election. We are pleased to announce that the updated Vote411.org is now live! Information for all of the races in Washington state are included.

We provide this list of articles about the League's work in Washington State to showcase the work being done by our state and local Leagues. You may encounter a paywall when you click on an article. As our recent study “The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy” found, local newspapers play a crucial role in supporting healthy communities and healthy democracies. The LWVWA encourages you to subscribe to your local paper if you are able.

• League of Women Voters Launches Comprehensive Voter Guide for Washington Primary |LWV Washington| 
  
  
• Candidates for WA Commissioner of Public Lands Make Their Case to Voters |LWV Washington| Columbia Basin Herald
  
• Forest Management, Protection a Focus at Commissioner of Public Lands Forum |LWV Washington| The Reflector
  
  
• Three WA Attorney General Candidates Differ in Policy and Professional Backgrounds |LWV Washington| The Lynwood Times
  
• Free Press Roundup: League of Women Voters Backing Local News, CA Bills Advance |LWV Washington| The Seattle Times
  
  
• Local News Has Full Support of League of Women Voters |LWV Washington| La Conner Weekly News
  
  
• Study Shows Link Between Local Newspapers and Democracy |LWV Washington| KIMA
  
  
• News Deserts Carry Grave Implications |LWV Washington| Bucks County Herald
  
  
• The LWV of the US Adopts National Position on Local News and Democracy |LWV Washington| The Journal of the San Juans
  
  
• August Primary Ballots Mailed |LWV Washington| Sequim Gazette
  
  
• Polls Reveals Top Issues of Interest to Washington Voters as VP Harris Appears Likely Dem Nominee |LWV Washington| King 5
  
  
• Climate Protection: Vote 'NO' on 2117 |LWV Washington| My Edmond News
  
  
• From the Newsroom: We're in League with this Group |Washington Leagues| The Columbian
  
  
• Articles You Might Have Missed: Climate Good News |LWV Bellingham/Whatcom County| Whatcom Watch
  
  
• Whatcom County Council Seeks Court Ruling on Effort to Repeal Child Care Tax Passed in 2022 |LWV Bellingham/Whatcom| The Bellingham Herald
  
  
• Initiative to Repeal Whatcom County Child Care Tax Goes to Court |LWV Bellingham/Whatcom County| Salish Current
  
  
• Larsen Facing Seven Challengers in August Primary for Washington's 2nd District in U.S. House |LWV Bellingham/Whatcom County| The Bellingham Herald
  
  
• Two Seats Up for Grabs in  Whatcom Public Utility District Election |LWV Bellingham/Whatcom County| Cascadia Daily
  
  
• Clallam League of Women Voters Sees Facebook Page Unblocked |LWV Clallam County| Sequim Gazette
  
  
• Clark County Officials Address Election Security Concerns as 2024 Primary Approaches |LWV Clark County| The Columbian
  
  

• Three Vie to Fill Ann Rivers' 18th Legislative District Senate Seat |LWV Clark County| The Columbian
  
  

• Rep. Monica Stonier Faces Two Republican Challengers for 49th Legislative District, House Position 2 |LWV Clark| The Columbian
  
  
• ELECTION 2024: 17th Legislative District Candidates Face Off |LWV Clark County| Camas-Washougal Post-Record
  
  
• Three of the Four Candidates Accepted the League's Invitation to Participate in Short Interviews Ahead of the Aug. 6 Primary Election |LWV Clark County|Clark County Today
  
  
• Local View: Safe, Accurate Elections |LWV Clark County| The Columbian
  
  
• Watch Local Candidate Forums Online |LWV Jefferson County| PTLeader
  
  
• Judge Candidates Speak to Voters at Forums |LWV Kittitas County| The Daily Record
  
  
• LWV Kitsap to Host Virtual Primary Debates for Local Races |LWV Kitsap| Kitsap Daily News
  
• Position 2 Candidates Debate in Pullman |LWV Pullman| The Lewiston Tribune
  
  
• Candidates for 9th Legislative District Meet at Forum |LWV Pullman| Whitman County Gazette
  
  
• 'Why Does Voting Matter' Art Contest Display at Whitman County Library |LWV Pullman| Pullman Radio
  
  
• LWV Council Candidate Forums Announced |LWV San Juan| The Journal of the San Juans
  
  
• LWV Observer Corp Public Meetings Notes |LWV San Juan| The Journal of the San Juans
  
  
• King County Elections Perform Annual Accuracy test Ahead of Primary Election |LWV Seattle/King County| Komo News
  
  
• Ballot County Process Explained at Forum |LWV Skagit County| La Conner Weekly News
  
  
• League Trip to D.C. Illustrates Democracy in Action |LWV Skagit County| La Conner Weekly News
  

• If Local News = Democracy |LWV Skagit County| La Conner Weekly News
  
  
• County Opens Secure Elections Center |LWV Snohomish County| Tribune
  
  
• Pledging to Deliver 'Top-Notch Elections' for Snohomish County, Officials Cut Ribbon for New Center |LWV Snohomish County| My Edmonds News
  
  
• Now on July 24. Public Forum for Candidates for Pierce County Council District 3 |LWV Tacoma/Pierce County| Patch
  
  
• Election Forums for Central WA Candidates Planned In-Person and TV |LWV Yakima County| Yakima Herald-Republic
  
  
• Here's How to Register to Vote in the 2024 Elections in Yakima County |LWV Yakima County| Yakima Herald-Republic

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