Welcome to WCV's Weekly Election Update, your one-stop-shop for pertinent voting information, actions to take, and upcoming events hosted by WCV-endorsed candidates. With a plethora of local elections happening this year, the future of our environment and communities are at stake. Electing pro-environment local governments is a crucial factor in creating an equitable, just, and healthy environment for all, especially on issues we all care about like housing justice, clean water, and public transportation.

Today is National Voter Registration day! Any day is a great day to register to vote or update your registration, but why not take care of it on this special holiday? Head to WCV's Voter Registration Hub and get it done! Not eligible to vote but want to help out? Share this graphic on your social media with friends & family to make sure they are able to cast their ballot in this critical local election year.

Last week, we released our final slate of endorsements in local races across the state. Check out our Endorsement page to see who WCV endorses in your community!

Register to join us for the Evergreen Future Town Hall: Elect Local Leaders on September 30th @ 5:30pm. County Council candidates Kim-Khánh Văn (King County), Brandy Donaghy (Snohomish County), and Rebecca Lewis (Whatcom County) will discuss what environmental justice, equitable economic recovery, and public health mean to them. Learn how they plan to bring change to their communities and how you can help them win!

Join the Evergreen Future Textbanking team! Volunteers will send text to thousands of voters to get out the vote for pro-environment candidates in local elections across the state. To be a part of this team, you just have to commit to sending texts for three hour-and-a-half shifts between now and Election Day -- that's it! Training will be provided by our field team.

Clark County Events

Diana Perez - Vancouver City Council Position 3
- What: Literature Drops
- When: 10/2, 10/3. 10/9, 10/10, from 11am-2pm
- Where: Meet at Relevant Coffee
- This event is outdoors, masked, and contactless - we will not be knocking on voters doors for everyone’s safety.
Kim Harless - Vancouver City Council Position 1
- What: Literature Drops and phonebanking
- When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 10am OR anytime for phone calls
- Where: Meet at River Maiden
- Sign up here!

King County Events

Lorena González - Seattle Mayor
- What: Canvas and phonebank days of action
- When: Opportunities every day
- Sign up with your availability here!
Nikkita Oliver - Seattle City Council, District 9
- What: Environmental Justice Canvas day
- When: Sunday October 10th, 11am
- Where: Meet at Ballard Playground
- Sign up here or find other canvas days or events like community listening posts!
Hamdi Mohamed - Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3
- What: WCV and Hamdi for Port Phonebanking
- When: Monday, October 25th, 6-8pm
- Sign up here or find other days to take action if you can't make the 25th!
Dexter Borbe - Bellevue City Council Position 2
- What: Canvassing and Phonebanking
- When: Many days and times available
- Sign up here!
- Or join a virtual house party on October 6th!
Toshiko Hasegawa - Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 4
- What: Environmental Justice virtual event
- When: Thursday, October 7th, 5pm
- Sign up and get more info here!
Janet Richards - Redmond City Council Position 2
- What: Sign Waving & Canvassing
- When: October - multiple options available
- Sign up here!
- Volunteers will be asked to be vaccinated and willing to wear a mask to participate, because it is in person.
Dow Constantine - King County Executive
- What: Phonebanks
- When: Every Wednesday and Thursday 5-8pm
- Sign up here!
- Or join for a doorbell day on Saturday Oct. 2nd.
Ryan Calkins - Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 1
- What: Virtual event hosted by Nate Miles
- When: Thursday, October 7th, 5-6pm
- Where: Virtual event via Zoom RSVP here
- Questions? Please reach out to [email protected]
Sarah Perry - King County Council, Position 3
- What: Doorbelling with #TeamSarah!
- When: Every Saturday and Sunday
- Where: In person, opportunities in Woodinville, Sammamish, Redmond, and Issaquah
- Sign up here!
- Or join a virtual house party on October 6th!

Pierce County Events

Jeni Woock - Gig Harbor City Council, Position 1
- What: League of Women Voters Forum
- When: Saturday, Oct 16, 9am
- Sign up here!
Mary Bacon - Port of Tacoma Commissioner
- What: Key Peninsula Candidates Forum
- When: Webinar on October 12th, 7pm
- RSVP or get more info: Lisa Larson, [email protected], 253-432-4948

Skagit County Events

Ryan Walters - Mayor of Anacortes
- What: Bruce and Jill McDougall and Tor and Alethea Fleming are hosting an outdoor meet and greet
- When: Saturday, September 2, 3-4:30pm
- Where: 4315 Orchard Ave, Anacortes. No RSVP required.
Amanda Hubick - Anacortes City Council, Position 4 (At Large)
- What: Super Saturday Canvassing Event!
- When: Saturday, October 2nd, 10am
- Volunteers are meeting up at Causland Park in Anacortes to get their lists. We encourage folks to bring a partner to walk with, and to dress accordingly for the weather. We will provide printed walking lists and candidate flyers, plus lists for MiniVan. Please bring your own clipboards, pens, water bottles, etc.
- Please email Amanda directly at [email protected] or text/call at 360-499-3856 to RSVP (so we can account for all volunteers)
- Let Amanda know if you'd like to canvas but can't make Saturday work - there are other days available. Or you can sign up for a virtual coffee chat with her every Monday!

Snohomish County Events

Brandy Donaghy-Snohomish County Council Position 5
- What: Community conversation with Brandy Donaghy, April Berg, Jared Mead, and John Lovick
- When: Thursday, October 7th, 6-7pm
- RSVP and get more information here!
- If you can't make this event, find more ways to get involved in Brandy's campaign here.
Mary Fosse - Everett City Council District 1
- What: Canvassing days of action
- When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 11:30-2pm
- Where: Meeting at Cafe Zippy to pick up supplies
- Sign up here!
- Make sure to download MiniVan Touch (apple & android) and watch this quick tutorial so you are prepared!
Paula Rhyne - Everett City Council District 2
- What: Canvass days of action
- When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 11:30-2pm
- Where: Meeting at Lowell Park Playground
- Sign up here!

Spokane County Events

Naghmana Sherazi - Spokane City Council Dist. 1 Pos. 2
- What: Virtual Phonebanking
- When: Every Thursday, 4-6:45pm
- Sign up here!
- Can't make the phonebanks? email [email protected] for more opportunities

Whatcom County Events

Eve Smason-Marcus - Bellingham City Council, Position 6
- What: Canvassing Birchwood Neighborhood
- When: Saturday, October 2nd, 10:30am
- Where: Meeting at Birchwood Elementary
- Link to sign up or get more information !
Kelly Krieger - Bellingham Port Commissioner, District 2
- What: Connecting Whatcom" Webinar with County Council (D3) Candidate Rebecca Lewis
- When: Wednesday, October 13th, 5:00-6:00pm
- Sign up here!