Edition 249: September 29, 2026 | Get Involved
Join our October Ballot Parties on the 21st at Garfield Community Center and the 25th at Seattle Central College. Contact Keela Williams at keela.w@lwvskc.org to help.
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| UNIT MEETINGS: Small groups of local members who meet regularly to dig into voting & democracy issues.
Oct 08 Thu | 12:00 - 1:30pm | In Person | SE King County/Enumclaw Unit
Oct 21 Wed | 3:00 - 4:30pm | In Person| Wallingford/Ravenna 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 05 Mon | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 418151
Nov 02 Mon | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 418151 | 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!
| Voter Outreach & Registration: Central District Candidate Forum
Oct 10 Sat | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development
The forum's organizer is welcoming LWVSKC to run voter outreach and registration during this Central District candidate forum. Contact Joanna Cullen to volunteer:
Volunteer: Help Run a Ballot Party
Oct 21 Wed | Seattle Central College
Oct 25 Sun| Garfield Community Center
The Unite & Rise Committee is hosting two Ballot Parties in October, in partnership with Washington Bus youth leadership organization on the 21st and at Garfield Community Center on the 25th. Come help neighbors fill out their ballots together and get their questions answered. Contact Keela Williams at keela.w@lwvskc.org
League Tabling at Geek Girl Con
Oct 24 Sat | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Oct 25 Sun | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Seattle Convention Center
Represent the League at Geek Girl Con and help register voters at one of Seattle's biggest fan conventions. Multiple shifts will be available. |  | Sign Up Now: Observe the November Election
Need training first?
Oct 09 Fri | Sign up for an orientation session
Email btengtio@lwvskc.org and let her know which session below works for you. Once you've completed training, email her again to coordinate your observer opportunity.
See observer requirements
Orientation sessions are held at King County Elections HQ, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Session 1: Oct 13 Tue | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Session 2: Oct 14 Wed | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Session 3: Oct 15 Thu | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Session 4: Oct 16 Fri | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Session 5: Oct 19 Mon | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Already trained to be an Observer?
If you've completed a King County Elections observer orientation within the last two years, sign up is first come, first choice. Email btengtio@lwvskc.org to coordinate your observer opportunity.
2026 General Election: Meet Your King County Candidates in Six Key Races
Six races. Real decisions. Real people running to make them. LWVSKC sat down with the candidates on your November ballot so you can hear where they stand before you vote, no spin, no soundbites, just their own words. Watch the interviews, share them with your neighbors, and walk into the voting booth knowing exactly who you're voting for.
Watch the interviews
2026 General Election: Meet Your WA Supreme Court Candidates
Nine seats. Fourteen candidates. One place to hear from all of them before you vote. LWVWA sat down with every candidate running for Washington State Supreme Court this fall so you can hear where they stand, in their own words. Watch, share, and help your circle show up informed. Watch the interviews |  | Attend: Protect Vulnerable Kids: Why We Oppose I-001 AND I-638
Oct 3 Sat | Virtual | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Learn why the LWVWA opposes Initiatives 001 and 638. Hear from health care professionals, educators and others. See the LWVWA Event Calendar to register
Attend: Rumor and Realities of Voting in Washington
Oct 07 Wed | Virtual | 5:00–6:00 PM
What's true and what's not heading into the midterms? Hear from UW's Center for an Informed Public co-founder Kate Starbird, King County Elections Director Julie Wise, and Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton on how to navigate shifting information about elections. Register here
Read: Nonpartisan Doesn't Mean Neutral
Ever get asked how the League can be "nonpartisan" while still taking strong positions on issues? Here's how to explain it. Read the full statement or grab the talking points to keep handy.
Learn: Census Bureau Proposes Change to Who Counts
On September 10, the Census Bureau proposed changing its residence rule, which affects who gets counted for congressional apportionment. LWV believes the change is unconstitutional. Read the League's guidance
Learn: Additional Resources on Voter Intimidation |  | |
Take back the maps – Action Session
Oct 6 Tue | 6:30–8:00 PM | Virtual
Briefings on the new Take Back the Maps bill proposal for 2027. Find out how we can hold the 2031 Washington State Redistricting Commission to greater transparency and accountability to the people of Washington State.
See the LWVWA Event Calendar to register
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Oct 10 Sat | 2:00–3:30 PM
Ballard Public Library
In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. In this workshop held in conjunction with Braver Angels, learn better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way another person might hear -- even if they disagree.
Voter Help & Community Connection in West Seattle
Oct 05 Mon | 1:00–3:00 PM
Oct 12 Mon | 1:00–3:00 PM
Oct 19 Mon | 1:00–3:00 PM
Oct 26 Mon | 1:00–3:00 PM
High Point, 6070 35th Ave SW, large meeting room
Get help building your voting plan, getting registered, finding your ballot box, and tracking deadlines, over a hot beverage in a room full of crafts and community. Every Monday in October, West Seattle neighbors are welcome to drop by.
Candidate Forums: Meet Your Candidates
Oct 15 Thu | 6:00–8:00 PM | Plymouth United Church | Register
Oct 17 Sat | 9:00–11:00 AM | Mt Zion Baptist Church | Register
Free registration. Each forum features different candidates.
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nonpartisan. Educational purposes only.
No Kings Vote Early Event in Wedgwood
Oct 17 Sat | Virtual sign-up | 35th Ave NE & NE 75th St, Seattle
This isn't a protest, it's a day of nonpartisan voter participation. Neighbors across Wedgwood, Inverness, Ravenna, and Maple Leaf are gathering to make a plan to vote early and make sure every eligible voter knows their options. Help register voters and get out the early vote. |  | | Celebrating National Voter Registration Day with Ben & Jerry's!
Thank you to our partner Ben & Jerry's for hosting LWVSKC at three of their scoop shops across Seattle on National Voter Registration Day! LWVSKC members Connie Foster, Marilynn Goo, Anne Garing, Martha Cohen, Susan Bussell, Joan Tupper, Marilyn Wilt, Phillippa Kassover, Melina Morgan, Corliss Kelly, Pat Tempinski, Susan Samuelson helped facilitate these three successful events. | | | Thank You, Unit Facilitators, for Keeping League Action Local
Led by LWVSKC Secretary and Acting Unit Facilitator Liaison Lynne Langseth, this month's Unit Facilitator Monthly Debrief brought together facilitators from across the League to swap ideas and share what's working for greater impact. This is how our units stay sharp and stay connected to each other.
Units are open to the public, and all are welcome. Attend whichever unit meets when and where it's most convenient for you, a great way to find out how to get more involved. To find a unit near you, check out the schedule above or call the League office (206) 329-4848.
Thank You, Voter Services Team, for Bringing Candidates to Voters
Thank you to the volunteers behind the 2026 King County Races Candidate Interview Project. Led by Voter Services Co-Chair Maris Olsen, it took a village, question developers, moderators, video editors, and the team who got it all posted, to bring these interviews to voters as part of our mission to empower voters.
Take a look at their recent project results. View the King County Candidate Interviews. Want to be part of the next one? Voter Services is always looking for new committee members. voterservices@lwvskc.org
Thank You, Voter Outreach Committee, for Getting Us Out Into the Community
Led by Connie Foster, Voter Services Co-Chair, the Voter Outreach Committee keeps volunteers showing up at tabling events across the county. They're the faces reaching out to neighbors at fairs, farmers markets, and community events, one conversation at a time, keeping the momentum going all season long.
Want to be one of those welcoming faces? The committee would love to have you. each out to Connie Foster to get involved. voteroutreach@lwvskc.org
Thank You, Barb and Mike, for Celebrating LWVSKC Milestones
Thank you, Barb Tengtio and Mike Gamble, for editing and producing the Because of You Fall 2026 Report, which just landed in mailboxes. It's a great snapshot of what LWVSKC has been up to lately, and a reminder of what members like you make possible. | Want to Submit an Item for Next Week’s Newsletter?
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Email: info@lwvskc.org
Phone: (206) 329-4848
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