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.

Are you a military or overseas voter? You're still eligible to vote in the Nov 2nd General Election and there are accessible voting options available to you! Now is a good time for military and overseas voters to fill out or update your registration because you are eligible to receive you ballot earlier than local voters in Washington. You have the option to return your ballot by mail, email, or fax. While our system does allow you for more time to get your ballot returned to the county elections department, it still must be signed and dated by election day so check your registration today to ensure it indicates that you are in the armed forces or living overseas. You can find more detailed information from the Secretary of State here.

Join the Evergreen Future Textbanking team! Volunteers will send texts 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 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.

Take action to fight for fair representation for people of color! Washington Conservation Voters is a proud member of Redistricting Justice for Washington, a coalition advocating for increased accessibility to the redistricting process. We need you to send an email to the Redistricting Commission to make sure communities of color and Washington’s Tribes are empowered in this year's redistricting process.

Sign up to phonebank with WCV and Hamdi for Port! Join our virtual event on Monday, October 25th from 6-8pm to support Hamdi Mohamed, pro-environment and WCV-endorsed candidate for Port of Seattle Commissioner.

Help elect Nikkita Oliver to Seattle City Council by joining the Environmental Justice Canvas Day this Sunday, October 10th at 11am. Meet at Ballard Playground! At the link above, you can also find other canvas days or events like community listening posts.

Join our Virtual Phone Bank for Evergreen Future Vancouver candidates Diana Perez and Eric LaBrant! You'll call voters in Southwest Washington to elect Diana Perez to Vancouver City Council and Eric LaBrant to Port of Vancouver. Happening virtually on October 14th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Clark County Events

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

Teresa Mosqueda - Seattle City Council
- What: Canvass days
- When: Lots of days to sign up for
- Sign up for the day you can join here!
Lorena González - Seattle Mayor
- What: Canvas and phonebank days of action
- When: Opportunities every day
- Sign up with your availability here!
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 and Kathy Casey
- When: Thursday, October 10th, 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!
Dave Upthegrove - King County Council, Position 5
- Online Fundraiser: Arts and Cultural leaders for Dave Upthegrove
- Thursday, October 7th, 5pm
- Sign up here to join!

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

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

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!