League of Women Voters of Benton & Franklin Counties, Washington

River View High School students and their advisor learn about voter registration for their “Journey to Voting “ project.

Holiday Party 12/3/23 learning more homelessness and the Housing Authority. Speaker, Matt Truman.

A powerful role model to many, Sandra Day O’Connor broke the legal profession's male-dominated glass ceiling as a key figure in many of the nation’s most historic Supreme Court cases.

The League of Women Voters is forever grateful for Justice O’Connor’s leadership as we commemorate her lasting legacy beyond today.

Full statement: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-remembers-justice-sandra-day-oconnor

Celebrating the Certification of the November, 2023 election in Benton County with a few staff members and some of the official observers.

Thank you for voting!

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!
VOTE! Our future depends on it.

For the last minute folks, get that ballot in the official dropbox or postmarked by tomorrow. It is Election Day!!

Election Day is Tuesday, 11/7/23.

Be a voter!!

Do your homework and then cast your ballot. VOTE!

YOUR👏 VOTE👏 MATTERS👏

Elections are often VERY close and even end up being an equal tie more often than you would think. Many times in the instance of a tie, races are decided by a random coin toss or drawing.

YOUR vote could be the deciding vote in a race this election.

We've got A LOT of resources available to help you be an informed vote ➡️ https://linktr.ee/LWVWA

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Here’s what is on your November 2023 ballot in the Tri-Cities area Ballots are due Nov. 7. And it’s not too late to register to vote.

Election Day is LESS than one week away!

You can return your ballot by mail or in a secure drop
box.

To find drop box locations near you:
➡️ VoteWA.gov
➡️https://bit.ly/43dLIQ1 (County Election Offices)

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Happy Halloween! One more week before Election Day.

Ballots were mailed on October 20. Please remember to sign your ballot! Ballots must be POSTMARKED or in a Dropbox by 8PM on November 7.

If you haven't registered to vote there is still time! You can still register IN-PERSON until Election Day at your local election office.

For voting resources ➡️ link in bio

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Your Vote, Your Voice!

Did you sign the back of your envelop before returning with the same signature you have on your driver's license? If so, you won't be getting a notice like this.

Got an "Action Required" text about your voted ballot? It means your signature was missing or didn't match our records.

Log into VoteWA.gov and go to "My Notices" to view, print, or upload a signature form to have your vote count.

For help: https://bit.ly/CountyElectionsWA

Online registration deadline, 10/30. You can still register in person at the Auditor's office.

The deadline to register to vote online or
by mail is **MONDAY** in order to vote in the 2023 General Election.

Are you registered?

Check your registration or register ➡️ VoteWA.gov

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10 days left! Get your ballot turned in this week!!

What's on your mind?? Voting!!!

Do you homework!

General election ballots were mailed on Friday—keep an eye on your mailbox! 📪📪
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Ballots usually arrive within a week of being mailed, and you can track your ballot's status at VoteWA.gov.
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Once you receive your ballot make sure to check out your local League and watch their candidate forums to help you learn about the candidates. And make sure your ballot is put in a drop box or postmarked by 8PM on Election Day (November 7).
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Important information!

COOL PEOPLE ALWAYS VOTE!!

Have you received your ballot? If not, check with County Auditor's office. Have you done your homework? If not, check the candidate forums on the lwv-bf.org webpage for the positions on your ballots. Did you turn your ballot over to vote for all issues and candidates? Did you place your completed ballots in the security envelope (the end will stick out), place it in the secure envelope, seal it, SIGN and date it, add your phone number in the event there are questions, and then place it in the mail. No stamp required. Or, drop it off in the OFFICIAL County drop box. (Locations can be found in the Voter's Pamphlet.) Thank you for voting!

Friday, October 20 2023 Candidate Forums with Pasco City Council Pos. 3, 5, 7.

Vote 2023 Tri-Cities General Election Forum #5 Video 5 of 5 of the general elections in the Tri-Cities. NWPB partnering with the League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties. This video features...

Prepare for the general election! NWPB is proud to once again partner with League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties to help voters get to know the candidates in this year's election. Watch the Vote 2023 candidate forums to get to know your Tri-Cities candidates: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pHcbVJ2q0FBsPPWI3e-qEfNSdVVJwBc

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Candidate Forum with Pasco School Board and Pasco City Council, Pos. 2

Vote 2023 Tri-Cities General Election Forum #4 Video 4 of 5 of the general elections in the Tri-Cities. NWPB partnering with the League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties. This video features...

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Candidate Forum with Richland City Council Pos. 7 and Richland School Board.

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Guess what's in the mail?? Your ballots! Do your homework before voting. The first two candidate forums for our area are available for viewing. Watch and hear what your candidates are saying. www.lwv-bf.org for links.

Benton-Franklin Counties Get Out The VoteLocal dance group helped create a GOTV video, sponsored by our local League. Please view this delightful video.Spanish Versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfCJHI8LYUIEngish Versionhttps://1drv.ms/v/s!Ah1rUQEIS9Efg6U8J-TO1fM9Kz5XJw?e=cLuAcb General Election is 11/7/23. Candidate fo...

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Candidates Forum. Kennewick School District, Benton City Mayor, West Richland City Council and Kennewick City Council races.
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NWPB Vote 2023 Tri-Cities General Election Debate #2 Video 2 of 5 of the general elections in the Tri-Cities. NWPB partnering with the League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties. This video covers K...

Registering (or checking your registration) is SUPER easy in Washington! ✅️✅️✅️

Visit ➡️ VoteWA.gov

The online registration deadline is October 30.

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October 16 Candidate Forum: Richland City Council Positions and Port of Benton

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Do your homework. Research and start listening/watching the local candidate forums starting this evening.

Local elections are happening this year! Check the state pamphlet for more information, and in some regions, be on the lookout for an additional Local Voters’ Pamphlet from your county.

If you don't get your state pamphlet by Oct. 19, call 1 (800) 448-4881 for a replacement.

Are you ready? Voter's pamphlets have been mailed. Now prepared for next week's candidate forums.

Candidate Forums will be broadcast on October 16-20 through PBS (Northwest Public Broadcasting and KTNW TV) as listed below. They will also be available digitally through November 7th on YouTube, the League’s website/FB - lwv-bf.org
, Northwest Public Broadcasting - NWPB Vote 2023, the Cities of Richland – ci.richland.wa.us, and Pasco – pasco-wa.gov
and the Columbia Basin Badger Club-cbbc.clubexpress.com.

The General Election is on November 7! The following Candidate Forums will be broadcast on October 16-20 through PBS (Northwest Public Broadcasting and KTNW TV) as listed below. They will also be available digitally through November 7th on YouTube, the League’s website/FB - lwv-bf.org, Northwest Public Broadcasting - NWPB Vote 2023, the Cities of Richland – ci.richland.wa.us, and Pasco – pasco-wa.gov and the Columbia Basin Badger Club-cbbc.clubexpress.com.

Monday, October 16 - 7:00pm and 11:00pm
• Port of Benton Commissioner Pos. 2 - Rasmussen and Keller
Richland City Council Pos. 2 - Vann-Clark and Richardson
• Richland City Council Pos. 5 - Levy and Van D**e
• Richland City Council Pos. 6 - Madsen and Maier

Tuesday, October 17 - 7:00pm and 11:00pm
• Kennewick School District Dir. 3 - Connors and Petersen
• Kennewick School District Dir. 4 - Gledhill and Massey,
• Kennewick School Dir. 5 - Miller (Peppard withdrew from the campaign. Because it was after May 22, her name will appear on the ballot.)
• Benton City Mayor - Burton and Mokler
• West Richland Council Pos. 7 - Cole and Moran
• Kennewick Council Pos. 7 - Millbauer and Owens

Wednesday, October 18 - 7:00pm and 11:00pm
• Richland City Council Pos. 7 - Short and Whitten
• Richland School District Dir. 3 - Beck and Kapitula
• Richland School Director 4 - Waters and Williams
• Richland School Dir. 5 - Nemeth and Oldson

Thursday, October 19 - 7:00pm and 11:00pm
• Pasco School District Dir. 1 - Guerrero and Norberg
• Pasco School District Dir. 2 - Kennedy and Lucatero
• Pasco School District Dir. 5 - Torres and Simmons
• Pasco City Council Pos. 2 - Campos and Grimm

Friday, October 20 - 7:00pm and 11:00pm
• Pasco City Council Pos. 3 - Brown and Perales
• Pasco City Council Pos. 5 - Czebotar and Milne
• Pasco City Council Pos. 7 - Harpster and Lehrman

It is that time of year again!

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