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Date: 9/15/2026
Subject: September 15, 2026 | LWVSKC Newsletter
From: League of Women Voters of Seattle King County



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Edition 247: September 15, 2026

Get Involved
Tabling Events Engage People in Our Communities.
For information reach out to voteroutreach@lwvskc.org
 
Learn

UNIT MEETINGS: Small groups of local members who meet regularly to dig into voting & democracy issues.
Sep 15 Tue  |  6:00 - 8:00pm  |  In Person  |  South Seattle Unit
Sep 15 Tue  |  6:30 - 8:00pm  |  Virtual  |  King County Virtual Unit
Sep 16 Wed  |  3:00 - 4:30pm  |  In Person  |  Wallingford/Ravenna Unit
Sep 17 Thu  |  7:00 - 8:30pm  |  In Person  |  North King County Unit
Sep 21 Mon  |  10:30am - 12:00pm  |  In Person  |  First Hill Unit
Oct 13 Tue  |  6:00 - 7:30pm  |  In Person  |  West Seattle Unit
Oct 14 Wed  |  2:00 - 3:30pm  |  In Person  |  Magnolia/QA/Ballard Unit
Oct 15 Thu  |  12:00 - 1:30pm  |  In Person  |  SE King County Unit
UNIT FACILITATOR MEETINGS: Monthly check-in for unit facilitators to share ideas, troubleshoot, and connect with others in the role. Scheduled for the first Monday of every month.
Oct 02 Mon  |  4:00 - 5:00pm  | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 418151
Nov 02 Mon  |  4:00 - 5:00pm | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 418151
COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Action groups with volunteer opportunities
Sep 28 Mon | Unite & Rise | Contact Keela Williams at keela.w@lwvskc.org.

Contact the Chair of each committee for their list of current projects. 

TABLING OPPORTUNITIES: Come join our GET OUT THE VOTE activities.
We show up where voters already are, (fairs, farmers markets, community festivals) to register people to vote and answer questions about how elections work. No experience necessary. You'll work alongside someone who's tabled before, and every conversation you have helps make sure more our our neighbors are ready to vote this fall. It's a lot of fun too!
Contact Connie Foster at voteroutreach@lwvskc.org or 206-427-8309 to join the team for a shift.
National Voter Registration Day at Ben & Jerry's
Sep 18 Fri | 5:00-7:00pm

325 NE Thornton Pl, Seattle, WA 98125
LWVSKC is partnering with Ben & Jerry's for National Voter Registration Day. We just need 2 more volunteers for a shift at the Thorton Place Scoop Shop. Thank you to all the volunteers already signed up!
Voter Outreach at Auburn Farmers Market
Sep 20 Sun | 10:00am-3:00pm

Auburn Farmers Market
Join LWSKVC member Dianne Benigno at a voter registration table. Markets are always festive and fun. Contact Dianne to volunteer at djbenigno@msn.com
Voter Outreach at LUSH Southcenter
Oct 03 Sat | 12:00-4:00pm
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Southcenter Mall
Join the League for a fun voter registration event hosted in LUSH's space at Southcenter. Shifts available 12-2pm and 2-4pm.

Share This: A National Voting Enthusiasm Campaign Kicks Off
A coalition of voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters, launched      
We Are America, And We Vote, a video campaign built around joyful determination and collective voter power. It's landing just weeks ahead of the final stretch to Election Day.
Watch it, share it, and help build momentum going into November.

Good News: US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service from Restricting Mail in Ballot
Read More about the Victory for Our Mail-in Ballots
The Supreme Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters.
 
Open for Public Comment: DOE Shoreline Master Program Guidelines
Comment period: September 2 – November 17
The Department of Ecology's proposed Shoreline Master Program guidelines are open for public comment. These are binding rules that King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap Counties must comply with by 2029, and LWVWA is encouraging members to weigh in.
Link here for more information and ways you can comment.
 
Action Sessions: Take Back the Maps 2027
Sep 22 Tue | Virtual | 6:30 PM | Register for Sep 22 Event
Oct 06 Tue | Virtual | 6:30 PM | Register for Oct 06 Event

Join the Redistricting Reform Task Force for one of two action briefings on the Take Back the Maps bill proposal for 2027, aimed at holding the 2031 Washington State Redistricting Commission to greater transparency and accountability. These changes need your support.

Find Your Box: Your King County Ballot Box Locations
Find the Ballot Box nearest you.


Make Sure Your Information & Signature are Correct: How to Register & Vote in the 2026 Elections
The Washington Secretary of State's election page covers what you need for this year's ballot: registration deadlines, how to check your voter status, ballot drop box and mailing details, and key dates leading up to November. It's the fastest way to get accurate, official answers on any part of the voting process.

Know Your Rights: Voter Intimidation and the 2026 Election
Register for Webinar Here | Passcode: 7uIXgg6^ 

What legal protections exist against voter intimidation, and how should the League respond when it happens? This session covers both, plus a chance to get your questions answered.

Election Talk: How are the Media and Social Media Doing in Informing Voters?
Sep 22 Tue | 12:15pm-1:15pm PT

Register for Webinar Here
The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA, led by election law scholar Richard L. Hasen, promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy around U.S. election integrity, built on the idea that the work has to cross ideologies, disciplines, and the gap between theory and practice.


Get Registered: National Voter Registration Day
Sep 15 Tue | Across the Country
On the National Voter Registration site you can update your registration, help someone else get registered, or find a local drive to volunteer at. A nationwide day of action to get more Americans registered before the fall deadlines.

Attend: Exploring the Constitution & the News
Sep 17 Thu | 7:00 PM | Virtual
Learn More
Constitutional law professor Steven D. Schwinn walks through what the Constitution says and how it's being interpreted today, blending accessible history with discussion of current events.

Register: Protect Vulnerable Kids, Why the League Opposes I-001 and I-638
Sep 29 Tue | 6:00–7:30 PM | Virtual
Oct 03 Sat | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Virtual
Register Here
Hear from health care professionals and educators on why LWVWA opposes Initiatives 001 and 638, both of which conflict with League positions on equality of opportunity and equity in public education. Leave ready to talk with family and neighbors about why these measures are harmful.


LWV Snohomish County President Joins Cantwell and Hobbs on Mail Ballot Postmarks
On September 2, LWV Snohomish County president Brenda Mann Harrison joined Senator Cantwell and Secretary of State Hobbs at a press conference addressing concerns about late USPS postmarks affecting Washington mail-in ballots. Watch the video to hear her remarks.

New Members Show Up Ready to Get to Work
Thank you to the new members who joined the September 9 orientation, and to Membership Chair Marie Cooley for her exceptional work connecting with them. These new Leaguers signed up because they want to defend democracy, encourage voting, observe elections, and promote civics education. Their enthusiasm is contagious.

Twelve Interviews + Two Forums: One Busy Voter Services Team
Thanks to the organizational work of Maris Olsen and the Voter Services team, LWVSKC has a full slate of candidate engagement underway. Twelve candidate interviews will be posted online by early October, plus two candidate forums with Delta Sigma Thetas on October 15th& 17th, held in person. Stay tuned for details.


Want to Submit an Item for Next Week’s Newsletter?
Send it in to communications@lwvskc.org by end of day Wednesday along with any questions or comments.
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Seattle, WA 98101
Email: info@lwvskc.org
Phone: (206) 329-4848
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