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WAYS TO TAKE ACTION

You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference. Advocacy can be as simple as contacting an elected official, sharing accurate information, attending an event, or speaking up about an issue that matters to you. Here are some ways to get started.

Speak Up

Share your perspective at public meetings, hearings and

community forums.

Contact Your Officials

Make your voice heard. Call or email your elected officials, share your story, and tell them what matters to you. Find your elected officials >

Support League Priorities

Take action on issues the League is working on at the local, state and national levels.

Write & Share

Write a letter to the editor, share accurate information with your community, and help counter misinformation.

Attend an Event

Join forums, rallies, and other community events to learn more and show your support. Events calendar >

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Here are upcoming ways to take action with LWVSKC and our partners.

OCT
7
SAT

Attend: Rumors and Realities of Voting in Washington
5:00 AM–6:00 PM | Virtual
What's true and what's not heading into the midterms? Hear from UW's Center for an Informed Public, King County Elections Director Julie Wise, and Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton. Register >

OPEN TO EVERYONE

OCT
13
TUE

Attend: Monthly Democracy Intefrity Briefing
12:30 PM–1:15 PM | Virtual
Get the latest on national, statewide, and local trends in mis- and disinformation. LWV and the National Conference on Citizenship's Algorithmic Transparency Institute host this monthly briefing to help you spot what's circulating and know how to respond. Register

OPEN TO EVERYONE

OCT
15
THURS

Attend: Candidate Forum for Seattle Municipal Court, King County Council and Congress.
6 PM–8 PM | In Person | Plymouth United Church of Christ | 1217 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA
Delta Sigma Theta's Seattle and Bellevue Alumnae Chapters, LWV Seattle-King County and Plymouth United Church of Christ host a candidate forum. Hear directly from candidates and learn about the offices on your ballot. Advance registration required. All sponsors are nonpartisan. Register >

OPEN TO EVERYONE

OCT
17
SAT

Attend: Candidate Forum for Washington's 37th Legislative District
9 AM–11 AM | In Person | Mount Zion Baptist Church| 1634 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Delta Sigma Theta's Seattle and Bellevue Alumnae Chapters, LWV Seattle-King County and Plymouth United Church of Christ host a candidate forum. Join us for an informative, nonpartisan forum featuring candidates seeking to represent Washington's 37th Legislative District. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates as they discuss issues affecting our communities and share their priorities for public office. Register >

OPEN TO EVERYONE

OCT
17
SAT

Join: No Kings Vote Early Events
11:30 AM–1:30 PM | In Person | Wedgwood/Inverness/Ravenna/Maple Leaf | Register >
2:00 PM-5:00 PM | In Person | Westlake Park | 401 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101 | Register >
No Kings Vote Early is a nonpartisan day of voter participation on Saturday, Oct. 17. Join your neighbors at these local event to make a plan to vote early, learn your options for how to vote and make sure your voice is heard. Events are nonviolent and open to all eligible voters.

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Get Involved — Everyone Is Welcome
Many League activities are open to everyone. Some volunteer and advocacy opportunities involve representing LWVSKC in the community—such as voter registration, ballot parties, and election observation—and are reserved for League members.

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