Edition 251: October 13, 2026 | GET INVOLVED
Meet first-time voters at Roll & Register Oct 17 Sat | 7:30 - 9:00pm|
| JOIN A UNIT MEETING
Sit down with local neighbors who meet regularly to talk through voting and democracy issues. Unit meetings are open to everyone, and they are an easy way to meet neighbors who share your interest in voting and democracy. | NEW MEMBER WELCOME: Find Your Fit
A new monthly opportunity to meet the League and find your fit. There's no single right way to be a League member. Learn from home, attend an event, join a Unit, make a gift, or pitch in on a project when it suits your life.
Oct 14 Wed | 6:00 - 6:30pm | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 298660
Nov 11 Wed | 6:00 - 6:30pm | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 298660
Dec 09 Wed | 6:00 - 6:30pm | Zoom Meeting | Passcode 298660
MEMBERS ONLY |
Oct 26 Mon | 7:30 - 8:30pm | Candidate Interview Project| Moderator & Question Team Only | Zoom Meeting Link | Passcode 176593
MEMBERS ONLY | TABLING OPPORTUNITIES: Get Out the Vote
We show up where voters already are, at fairs, farmers markets, and community festivals, to register people to vote and answer questions about how elections work. No experience necessary. You will work alongside someone who has tabled before, and every conversation helps more neighbors get ready to vote this fall. It is a lot of fun too.
MEMBERS ONLY | Voter Registration: Help Bellevue College Students Get Registered
Oct 15 Thu | 11:30am - 3:00pm | Bellevue College
Join the Volunteer & Advocacy Fair at Bellevue College! Volunteers are needed for the afternoon shift from 1 - 3.
Contact Sarah Beth Miller at sarahbethmiller410@gmail.com.
MEMBERS ONLY
Voter Registration: Meet First-Time Voters at Roll and Register
Oct 17 Sat | 7:30 - 9:00pm | El Centro Skate Rink Federal Way
El Centro de la Raza (The Center of People of All Races) is hosting a free roller skating night for young adults, and they've invited the League to run a voter registration table. Contact Connie Foster at voteroutreach@lwvskc.org or 206-427-8309.
MEMBERS ONLY
Voter Registration: Meet Downtown Voters at the Seattle Central Library Plaza
Oct 21 Wed | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Plaza at the 4th Ave Entrance
Take a lunch hour on one of downtown's busiest corners and help neighbors get ready to vote. Join League members on the library plaza, where plenty of people walking by still need to register. Contact Connie Foster at voteroutreach@lwvskc.org or 206-427-8309.
MEMBERS ONLY
Voter Registration: Help Highline Students Get Registered
Oct 20 Tue | 10:30am - 1:00pm | Highline Community College
Oct 22 Thu | 10:30am - 1:00pm | Highline Community College
Highline Community College and its Associated Student Group are hosting two campus events, and the League is invited to help students register. Contact Terry Constable MEMBERS ONLY
Volunteer: Help Neighbors Fill Out Their Ballots at a Ballot Party
Oct 21 Wed | 1:00pm - 3:00pn | Seattle Central College
Oct 25 Sun | 11:00am - 2:00pm | Garfield Community Center
The Unite & Rise Committee is hosting two Ballot Parties in October, in partnership with Washington BUS at Seattle Central College 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.
MEMBERS ONLY |  | Ballots Arrive October 16th: Vote Early & Help a Friend, Too
Voter turnout is critical. Take these four steps, then ask a friend if they need help.
- Check your registration. Make sure your address, update your signature are current so nothing holds up your ballot.
- Be informed. Learn more about what is on the ballot.
- Vote Early - Oct 24 Sat. If there is a problem with your signature, address, or ballot markings, you will have time to fix it so your vote counts.
- Find your Ballot Box. A drop box is the safer way to return your ballot. There is no postmark timing to worry about, and your ballot goes straight to King County Elections.
OPEN TO ALL | Act: Help Stop Big Money in Politics Where You Live
Help bring the Stop Big Money in Politics effort to your community. The coalition is working on new legislation to remove corporate money from politics in Washington state.
For Roll out Coaching contact Gwen Demombynes gwendemombynes@gmail.com or MAK Mitchell
mmitchell@lwvwa.org, LWVWA Money in Politics Issue Chair.
For coaching on activation our legislative agenda locally, contact Kiki La Porta kikilaporta@gmail.com or Anne Tearse atearse@gmail.com
OPEN TO ALL
Comment: Tell the Census Bureau to Roll Back Its Proposed Rule
Comment deadline: Nov 02 Mon
Add your voice and ask the Census Bureau to roll back its proposed rule and extend the comment period to Dec 10. The rule would change who gets counted in the census, including counting only citizens and green card holders and ending the collection of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity data. The League believes the rule is unconstitutional and would distort the population counts used for representation and public services.
Submit your comment
OPEN TO ALL |  |
- Read the ballot, envelope, and voters' pamphlet carefully.
- Completely fill in the oval next to your choice. No check marks or slashes.
- Only races you mark are counted, and your ballot is processed even if you skip a race.
- Sign the declaration on the back of the return envelope, using the signature you most commonly use so it matches the one on file.
- Do not put multiple ballots in one envelope.
OPEN TO ALL | Watch: How to Get Big Money Out of Politics
Two speakers, two strategies: a state push to end corporate campaign giving in Washington, and a federal amendment to overturn Citizens United.
Available Now | View a personalized voters' pamphlet on My Voter Information.
Oct 16 Fri | Voting opens. Ballots mailed. Accessible Voting Units available at voting centers.
Oct 24 Sat | Vote Early deadline. Time left to make sure your ballot meets all requirements.
Oct 26 Mon | Last day to register online or by mail.
Nov 03 Tue | Election Day. Return your ballot to an official drop box by 8pm. You can also register or update your registration in person until 8pm.
OPEN TO ALL
Watch: Hear candidates in their own words before you vote
Ballots arrive Oct. 16. Watch interviews with candidates in six King County races and five Washington Supreme Court seats, then share them with a neighbor who is still deciding.
King County Races
Washington Supreme Court Races
OPEN TO ALL
|  | Join: Monthly Democracy Integrity Briefing
Oct 13 Tue | 12:30 - 1:15pm PT | Virtual
Get the latest on national, statewide, and local trends in mis- and disinformation, and learn how to respond to what is circulating. LWV and the National Conference on Citizenship's Algorithmic Transparency Institute host this monthly briefing. Register >
OPEN TO ALL
New Member Welcome: Find Your Fit Sessions Are Now Monthly
Oct 14 Wed | 6:00 - 6:30pm | Zoom Meeting Link | Passcode 298660
Get a quick tour of LWVSKC, guidance on resources and suggestions on a good fit based on your interests. There is no single right way to be a member: learn from home, attend an event, join a Unit, make a gift, or pitch in on a project when it suits your life. All members are welcome. This month's host: 2nd VP, Charmel Bowden. No RSVP required.
MEMBERS ONLY
Join: Braver Angels Panel Debate
Oct 15 Thu | 6:30 - 8:30pm | Virtual
Watch three debates in one, with six teams of panelists arguing for and against three ballot measures, and time for a limited number of audience questions.
IL26-001 on parental rights in public school | L26-638 on participation in K-12 athletics | IP26-645 on state and local taxes. Register >
OPEN TO ALL
Register: Digital Media Literacy for League Members
Oct 15 Thu | 12:30 - 1:30pm PT | Virtual
Learn how to evaluate what you read online, protect yourself, and share reliable information as a League ambassador. Online information changes fast, and League members are trusted messengers. This training is with the National Conference on Citizenship. Register >
MEMBERS ONLY
Attend: Meet Your Candidates Before You Vote
Oct 15 Thu | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Plymouth United Church
Seattle Municipal Court Judge, KC Council District 2, and US House Districts 7 & 9
Oct 17 Sat | 9:00 - 11:00am | Mt Zion Baptist Church
The 37th Legislative District races for State Senator and both State Representative seats.
The Seattle and Bellevue Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta are co-sponsors with LWVSKC. Free and open to the public. Advance registration required. All sponsors are nonpartisan.
Register for Oct 15 >
Register for Oct 17 >
OPEN TO ALL
Join: No Kings Vote Early Events in Seattle
Oct 17 Sat | 11:30am - 1:30pm | Wedgwood/Ravenna/Maple Leaf
Oct 17 Sat | 2:00 - 4:30pm | Westlake Park to Seattle Center
Meet at Westlake Park at 2:00 to walk over to the Seattle Center. Or Join us there. Free and open to everyone. Find the League's table at the Seattle Center fair to register, check your registration, and get trusted voter information.
OPEN TO ALL
Attend: Elections Under Fire: Facts vs Fiction Presentation
Oct 19 Mon | 10:30am - 12:00pm | Horizon House
Hear West Seattle Unit members separate facts from fiction about elections, as guests of the First Hill Unit. This is the First Hill Unit's October meeting.
Contact Sandy Bergin at sandybergin@gmail.com. For entry into Horizon House call 305-304-6736 when you arrive if no one is already at the door.
OPEN TO ALL
Get Help: Voter Help & Community Connection in West Seattle
Oct 19 Mon | 1:00 - 3:00pm | High Point | Large meeting room
Drop by for help building your voting plan, getting registered, finding your ballot box, and tracking deadlines. Enjoy a hot beverage in a room full of crafts and community. West Seattle neighbors are welcome every Monday in October.
OPEN TO ALL
Attend: Come to a Ballot Party in Seattle’s Central District
Oct 25 Sun | [11:00am - 2:00pm] | Garfield Community Center
Fill out your ballot alongside neighbors and get your questions answered. The League's Unite & Rise Committee hosts this ballot party with Washington BUS.
OPEN TO ALL
Register: Ballot Box Closing Observation Training
Oct 14 Wed | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Teams webinar | Register Oct 14 >
Oct 21 Wed | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Teams webinar | Register Oct 21 >
Get an overview of the ballot drop box closing process King County Elections staff follow on election night. This training is optional and open to anyone who wants to observe a ballot box closing. Official observers do not have to attend.
Register for either session and you will receive an email with the Teams webinar information.
MEMBERS ONLY |  | | Increasing Local Voter Awareness
An LWV-inspired group on Mercer Island, led by member Callie Ridolfi, bannered on an overpass on Thursday, October 8th. Thank you to all those who have dedicated themselves to empowering voters and defending democracy! | | | | Voter Registration at Mary's Place, Seattle
Thank you to Susan Vossler, Connie Foster and Tami Conrad, who represented the League at a recent voter registration event at Mary's Place in Seattle. Since 1999, Mary’s Place has helped thousands of women and families move out of homelessness into more stable situations. | | | | Voter Outreach at LUSH Southcenter
Another fun voter registration opportunity took place at our corporate partner's LUSH Southcenter store. League volunteers Connie Foster, Gale Lundberg, Meg VanWyk and Jennifer Brown were joined by Delta Sigma Theta members Jameelah Cage, Ranesha Baker, Charlotte Baker, Sharon Chism and Shirley Jenkins. Many passing shoppers took our mobile voter registration resources and used the QR code to finish registering at home. Many thanked us for "being here" and said they will vote. Thank you to everyone who staffed the table. | | | Want to Submit an Item for Next Week’s Newsletter?
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1511 3rd Avenue, Suite 801
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: info@lwvskc.org
Phone: (206) 329-4848
www.lwvskc.org | |