||| FROM AMY PELOFF for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WASHINGTON |||
Seattle, WA—The Leagues of Women Voters of Washington LWVWA) is pleased to announce that VOTE411.org is now live with updated information for the primary election. July 19 is the start of the 18-day voting period. Voters are advised to deposit their ballot in an official ballot election box by 8:00 PM on August 6.
VOTE411 is a personalized voter guide that is available to voters across the country. All Washington state races are included. Voters can enter their address and learn instantly which races will be on their ballot, view the candidates in each race, and compare how they answered the questions posed by the League.
“League volunteers contacted 687 Washington state candidates,” noted LWVWA President Mary Coltrane. The candidates answered the LWVWA’s questions in their own words. Each race also includes a job description so voters can see what candidates are responsible for. Voters will also find voting information such as deadlines, registration options and more at VOTE411.org.
League volunteers will continue to update responses from candidates as they come in. Candidates who have not already done so are encouraged to complete and submit the League’s questionnaire.
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