League of Women Voters urges voters: Know your ballot

||| FROM THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS |||

Seattle, WA — New and infrequent voters may find themselves overwhelmed by the array of issues and candidates on their November 5th General Election ballot. The League of Women Voters is here to help. LWV of Washington President Mary Coltrane and Civic Education Chair Beth Pellicciotti can discuss voter resources for the important decisions that voters are asked to make when they vote in the November 5th general election:

What’s on your ballot. Sorting through the ballot to make informed decisions can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be. Mary and Beth can walk voters through the ballot and impart confidence for voters to meet their civic duty. League encourages voters to make a plan.

• VOTE411. This personalized, online voter guide enables voters to find out who will be on their ballot and learn about each job. VOTE411.org will post candidates’ answers to League questions closer to when voters receive their ballots in the mail.
• Simplified Ballot Summaries. With four initiatives on the ballot, understanding the questions on the ballot is crucial. League’s summaries are written in plain language.  They include the effect of the initiative if passed and pro and con arguments. The summaries are a great place to get an overview of these important initiatives.
• Debates and forums. Voters can view recordings of LWVWA debates at www.lwvwa.org: Commissioner of Public Lands, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and an upcoming debate for U.S. Senate candidates (Thursday, October 17^th at noon and at 7:00 p.m. on KIRO 7; at radio and television stations across the state.)
• Voter registration. Voters will find volunteers from local Leagues at voter registration and information tables across Washington. All are welcome to stop by and talk with League volunteers about the mechanics of voting and how to get informed.

The League of Women Voters of Washington is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.