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VOLUNTEERS MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

From candidate forums and campus registration drives to community workshops and neighborhood sign waving, League volunteers show up for King County voters all year long. This page shares what we’ve been up to and how you can join in.

LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS SHOWED UP FROM CAMPUS TO STREET CORNERS

Elections depend on volunteers. In the weeks before the midterm elections, League members registered students, ran ballot parties and stood on street corners waving signs, so more of their neighbors could vote with confidence. Every hour counted!

Garfield High School: League volunteers, city of Seattle staff and other partners pulled off a ballot party on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Seattle Central College: Students registered to vote, learned about the initiatives on the ballot and earned free pizza by answering civics trivia.
North Creek High School, Bothell: Volunteers pre-registered three students and gave information to a fourth who will be 18 by Election Day.
Inglemoor High School: Four members helped students put on their own issues forum.
First Hill Unit: Three members presented “Elections Under Fire: Facts vs Fiction” at the October meeting, and the audience called it educational, interesting and enjoyable.
West Seattle: Members waved signs around the neighborhood every day and drew honks, waves and a few questions.
Mercer Island Library: Neighbors made signs encouraging early voting.

MORE RECENT UPDATES

Barb Tengtio Shares What Voters Need to Know on KING 5

Just before the election, League board member and former president Barb Tengtio told KING 5 viewers how to make their votes count: return your ballot at a drop box, encourage friends to vote, and do your homework on the candidates. She also explained how League election observers help show that our elections are secure and accurate, and invited anyone to tour the elections facility to see for themselves. Watch the full interview >

Thanks to the Voter Registration Team at the Central District Candidate Forum

The Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) hosted a candidate forum for the 37th Legislative District at the McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development, and asked the League to provide voter outreach and registration. Central District member Joanna Cullen led the effort, joined by members Alan Wittenberg, Ellen Barton, and Connie Foster. Thank you for showing up for your neighbors.

The League Brings Voter Registration to Cogir Senior Community

A resident at Kirkland’s Cogir Senior Community asked the League for a voter registration opportunity, and Cogir reached out to us. Connie Foster set up a table during the lunch hour. Four residents completed registration forms to update their addresses, and three checked their voter status. Many more took VOTE buttons, BE A VOTER stickers, and cards for signing up for Ballot Alerts.

Delta Sigma Theta Sisters Team Up with the League Again

Delta Sigma Theta sisters, led by Victoria Romero, and LWVSKC's Voter Services Team, led by Maris Olsen, partnered once again to bring another candidate forum to life at Plymouth United Church. The public heard from candidates vying for four different offices in Seattle and Washington, and Lynne Langseth, Jennifer Brown, and Jessica Wang were there to assist.

11 New Voters Registered at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

League volunteers partnered with the school’s student government for a successful voter registration event at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Together they registered 11 new voters. Susan Vossler and Brena Gattuccio delivered the forms directly to King County Elections to make sure they get processed and the new voters receive their ballots.

Skaters Register to Vote at Roll & Register in Federal Way

Skaters ages 18 to 24 got to skate for free at Roll & Register in Federal Way and registered to vote with the League and King County Elections. Estela Ortega, executive director of El Centro de la Raza, hosted the event, and influencer Corteezzy helped promote it. League representatives Connie Foster, Carole Fuller and Jessica Wang shared their enthusiasm.

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