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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan grassroots organization. The League shall not support or oppose any political party or any candidate.

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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⚠️ It's Election Day. Need a new ballot? Visit votewa.gov OR head to the location below. Stevens County Auditor's Office 215 S Oak St, Rm 106 Colville, WA 99114 Election Day, Aug. 4: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. More information ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
Alert graphic with text reading: "Attention: Stevens County Voters. Need a replacement ballot? You can get one at any county elections office or at VoteWA.gov. Stevens County Auditor's Office 215 S Oak St, Rm. 106. Colville, WA 99114."
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🚨 Voters impacted by wildfires! Find voting resources on our webpage ➡️ lwvwa.org
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⚠️ Votantes afectadas por los incendios. Visitan VoteWA.gov para imprimir una boleta o acudir a cualquier oficina electoral del condado. Divisón Electoral del Condado de Spokane and Center Place Event Center 2426 N Discovery Place. 4 de agosto: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Más información en ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
Atención: Votantes del Conado de Spokane. ¿Necessitan una boleta de reemplazo? Todavía puede obtener una boleta de reemplazo en cualquier oficina electoral del condado o en VoteWA.gov.Divisón Electoral del Condado de Spokane
1033 W Garden Ave
Spokane, WA 99260
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⚠️ It's Election Day. Need a new ballot? Visit VoteWA.gov OR head to the locations below. Spokane County Elections Office Election Day: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Center Place Event Center 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley Election Day, Aug. 4: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. More information ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
Attention: Spokane County Voters. Need a replacement ballot? You can get one at any county elections office or at VoteWA.gov. Spokane County Elections Office. 1033 W. Gardner Ave. Spokane, WA 99260.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
You can also check ballot status at VoteWA.gov Wish you could track your ballot? In Washington, you can. Text "VOTE" to 868392 to sign up for free* ballot text notifications and get updates when your ballot is received, accepted, or challenged. *message and data rates may apply.
Wish you could track your ballot? In Washingotn, you can. Text "VOTE" to 868392 to sign up for free* ballot text notifications and get updates when your ballot is received, accepted, or challenged.

*message and data rates may apply.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
⚠️ Election Day is Aug 4. Some mailed ballots may have been impacted by wildfires. Get a replacement ballot at VoteWA.gov OR visit any county elections office. Ferry County Auditor’s Office 350 E Delaware Ave #2 Election Day, Aug. 4: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
Attention: Ferry County Voters! Havne't received your ballot? You can still get a replacement ballot at any county elections office or at VoteWA.gov. Ferry County Auditor's Office 350 E. Delaware Ave #2. Republic, WA 99166
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
⚠️ Election Day is Aug 4. Some mailed ballots may have been impacted by wildfires. Get a replacement ballot at VoteWA.gov OR visit any county elections office. Okanogan County Auditor’s Office 149 3rd Ave N Room 104 Election Day, Aug. 4: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
Attention: Okanogan County Voters! Haven't received your ballot? You can still get a replacement ballot at any county elections office or at VoteWA.gov. Okanogan County Auditor's Office 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104. Okanogan, WA 98840
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
El Día de las Elecciones es el 4 de agosto. Algunas boletas enviadas por correo podrían haberse visto afectadas por los incendios. Visitar VoteWA.gov para imprimir una boleta de reemplazo o acudir a cualquier oficina electoral del condado para solicitar una boleta de reemplazo. More ➡️linktr.ee/LWVWA
Atencion: Votantes del Condado de Yakima! ?Aun no ha recibido su boleta? Todavia puede obtener una boleta de reemplazo en cualquier oficina electoral del condado o en VoteWA.gov. Division Electoral del Condado de Yakima 128 N 2nd street, Sala 117. Yakima, WA 98901.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
⚠️ Election Day is Aug 4. Some mailed ballots may have been impacted by wildfires. Get a replacement ballot at votewa.gov OR visit any county elections office. Yakima County Elections Office 128 N 2nd Street, Room 117 Election Day, Aug. 4: 8 am-8 pm Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Election Day is Aug 4. Some mailed ballots may have been impacted by wildfires. New ballots at VoteWA.gov OR any county elections office. Douglas County Elections Office OR County Voting Center at the Douglas County Law and Justice Building, 100 19th St NW, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 ➡️linktr.ee/LWVWA
Attention: Douglass County Voters. Haven't received your ballot? You can still get a replacement ballot at any county elections office or at VoteWA.gov. Douglas County Elections Office
203 S Rainier Street. Waterville, WA 98858.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
⚠️ Algunas boletas enviadas por correo podrían haberse visto afectadas por los incendios. Puede visitar VoteWA.gov para imprimir una boleta de reemplazo o acudir a cualquier oficina electoral del condado para solicitar una boleta de reemplazo. Encuentre más información en ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
Atención: Votantes del Conado de Spokane. ¿Necessitan una boleta de reemplazo? Todavía puede obtener una boleta de reemplazo en cualquier oficina electoral del condado o en VoteWA.gov.Divisón Electoral del Condado de Spokane
1033 W Garden Ave
Spokane, WA 99260
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
⚠️ Election Day is Aug 4. Some mailed ballots may have been impacted by wildfires. Get a replacement ballot at VoteWA.gov OR visit any county elections office. Spokane County Elections Office 1033 W Gardner Ave Election Day: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Find official ballot drop boxes and more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVWA
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The League issued a statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Thursday night. Read the full statement ➡️https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-strongly-denounces-president-trumps-false-claims-about
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 10/06/2026
The League issued a statement on Congressional passage of funding for immigration enforcement agencies. Read full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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League of Women Voters Condemns Passage of Reconciliation Package Expanding Unchecked Immigration Enforcement Funding | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on Congressional passage of funding for immigration enforcement agencies:
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Some areas in Washington are having an April Special Election on April 28. Check to see if you will receive a ballot and/or if you're registered! ➡️ VoteWA.gov
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It may seem far off, but work for WA's 2027 legislative session will begin soon!
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The Governor has signed all three supplemental budgets (operating, capital, and transportation) with partial vetoes in each. Learn more about the budget ➡️ bit.ly/3Q3JAt5
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The session ended March 12 sine die, and April 4 was the deadline for the Governor to act on legislation that was voted out of both the Senate and House chambers. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/41kgJTP
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Looking for ways to stay involved after No Kings? Join the League in our powerful initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5 ➡️ www.lwv.org/uniteandrise
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
On Trans Visibility Day, we celebrate and uplift the trans community. We also recognize the discrimination and voting barriers many face—including ID challenges, intimidation, and unequal access. We remain committed because everyone deserves to be seen and have their voices heard, safely and openly.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
They escalate. We organize.💪 They intimidate. We mobilize. 👊 They divide. We show up TOGETHER. 3,000+ events nationwide, March 28—pick one, bring everyone you know, and let’s make history. ➡️https://www.nokings.org/
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
🚫👑 Silence is not an option—on 3/28 we say: No Thrones. No Crowns. Find an event near you ➡️https://www.nokings.org/ #NoKings.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
NO KINGS 🚫👑 March 28. Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
They escalate. We organize.💪 They intimidate. We mobilize. 👊 They divide. We show up TOGETHER. 3,000+ events nationwide, March 28—pick one, bring everyone you know, and let’s make history. ➡️https://www.nokings.org/
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
In a time where not all news is based in truth, it’s crucial to grasp the do's and don'ts of disinformation. ⬇️
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 23/03/2026
In a recent @theatlantic.com article on the SAVE Act, LWV CEO Celina noted that the bill would disproportionately affect the approximately 8 in 10 married women who change their names. Full article: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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A Serious Senate Debate About an Unserious Bill
The most pressing question about the SAVE America Act is not whether it’s going to pass, but why President Trump and his allies are so determined to see the Senate put up a bill that’s doomed to fail.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
⚠️ Thank the House Representatives Who Voted to PASS the Millionaires' Tax ➡️ bit.ly/4dnkNK8 One of the final acts of the 2026 legislature was passing the Millionaires' Tax. It was historic b/c most states do not have such a tax, and because the adoption process was so challenging.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
This Week in the Legislature: The 2026 Session Ends 🏛️ During the session, 267 bills were passed and now subject to the Gov. signature—48 of these were bills we actively supported (with your help!). Thank you for making a difference! Learn more ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
⚠️ Urge Your Reps to PASS the Millionaires' Tax ASAP⚠️ Ask your Reps to vote ASAP, deadline March 10 ➡️ bit.ly/3N3N2mz This would establish a tax on incomes exceeding $1M annually and enables investing in WA families & businesses, working families’ tax credit, reduce some sales, use, & B&O taxes.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This Week in the Legislature: Last Week of the Session 🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
⚠️ Ask your Reps to restore funding for the WA State Urban and Community Forestry Program ➡️ bit.ly/4rK7ZlD The House operating budget eliminates funding and all programs. This impacts city and county gov’ts that rely on state support to access federal dollars to maintain their urban canopy.
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 02/03/2026
The League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Statement About the President’s Unilateral Military Action in Iran | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
⚠️ Urge legislative budget leaders to develop a final budget that avoids capping the Working Connections Child Care funding ➡️ bit.ly/4aWwnsT by March 6 Working Connections Child Care is a necessity for low-income working families with young children and supports economic stability.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
⚠️ Ask your Senator to match the House budget proposal for Trust Land Transfer (TLT) ➡️ bit.ly/4aZKsG3 by March 6 Tribes and local communities want to use the TLT to respond to the impacts of climate change and protect ecologically valuable places. The legislature must provide funding.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
⚠️ Ask Your Reps to pass SB 6346, the Millionaire’s Tax when it gets to the House Floor ➡️ bit.ly/4u0m9QY SB 6346, would establish a tax on incomes exceeding $1M annually and enables investing in WA families & businesses, working families’ tax credit, reduce some sales, use, & B&O taxes.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
This Week in the Legislature: 10 Days Left 🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
⚠️ Restore the Promise of the Federal Voting Rights Act ➡️ bit.ly/3OsIaHY Take action to support HB 1710 & put preclearance in the WA Voting Rights Act. We can prevent voter suppression before it happens and bypass the long-lasting harm to our communities by costly lawsuits.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
⚠️ Resist Cuts to Child Care for Low-Income Working Families ➡️ bit.ly/473SAUC HB 2689 proposes major cuts to the Working Connections Child Care Program which supports access to quality early learning for children and makes it possible for low-income parents to work.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
⚠️ Protect Sensitive Spaces from ICE ➡️ bit.ly/4avkmvx The SAFE Act, prohibits these spaces from allowing ICE into nonpublic areas without a warrant/court order. And prohibits early learning providers/school districts from collecting info about immigration statuses—except when required by law.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
⚠️ Support Meaningful Accountability for Environmental Crimes by entities that pollute our water and air. Sign in PRO on SB 5360 by Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 12:30 pm ➡️ bit.ly/4kPS6aA
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
⚠️ Pass the Millionaires’ Tax for more funding & a fairer tax structure ➡️ bit.ly/3Os59mt Act by Feb. 24 at 7 am. SB 6346, would establish a tax on incomes exceeding $1M annually and enables investing in WA families & businesses, working families’ tax credit, reduce some sales, use, & B&O taxes.
Yellow background with comic book “pow” visual aesthetics. At the top is the LWV of Washington logo and a red banner with blue lightening bolt that says: “Action Alert!” Below this is a box surrounded by more comic book details and with text inside. The text reads: “Pass the Millionaires' Tax to generate more state funding and make the state tax structure more fair.”
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action on everything, or just on the issues you are particularly interested in—your actions help pass bills the League supports. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
This Week in the Legislature: Looming Deadlines 🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
⚠️ Lead in Cookware—Oppose Rollbacks ➡️ bit.ly/4tEggsy SB 5975 would roll-back provisions in recent law requiring lead-free cookware. This bill would negate provisions in legislation passed last year.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
⚠️ Make Insurance Companies Accountable for Timely Healthcare Payment Accounting! ➡️ bit.ly/4cvQoZI SB 6071 would require insurance co to request refunds from healthcare providers in writing and within 12 mo of when a claim was paid (within 6 mo for mental health and substance use disorder services)
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
⚠️ Elections Under Threat—Let the people choose RCV ➡️ bit.ly/46Fss2g Our election systems are under threat. As SCOTUS considers weakening protections for elections by diminishing or eliminating Sec. 2 of the fed VRA, RCV will be one of the last ways communities can make sure their voices are heard
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
⚠️ Lay the Groundwork for Universal Health Care Coverage in WA! ➡️ bit.ly/4alvg7b SB 5947 would create a board to design/implement a plan to provide all medically necessary health care services for all WA residents. It would take effect when a federal waiver is received and fed funding is available.
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League of Women Voters of Washington State @lwvwashington.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
⚠️ Support the Millionaire's Tax ➡️ bit.ly/4kE8E5i The state budget is in crisis, without sufficient revenue to cover the costs of services that are needed. SB 6346 would generate significant new revenue, while also making the state’s very regressive and unfair tax structure more equitable.
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