Welcome to WCV's Weekly Election Update, featuring pertinent voting information, actions to take, and upcoming events hosted by WCV-endorsed candidates. Electing pro-environment local and state governments remains crucial in creating an equitable, just, and healthy environment for all, especially on issues that matter most to communities right now like housing justice, clean water, and access to public transportation.

Candidate Spotlight: Sen. Emily Randall 26th LD
"In order to build a future that works for all of us, we need to strengthen our schools, value our teachers, and invest in our children." -Emily Randall

Sen. Randall is a strong environmental justice champion in a tough race. Sign up here to help Sen. Randall get elected by calling, knocking doors, or texting voters.

Elections Power Hour: October 18th
Next Friday, ballots will be arriving in the mail and there is no time to waste! Join us virtually this Tuesday at 12:00 PM for Elections Power Hour. We hold weekly trainings on how to build power within your own social network and empower others to take action to elect environmental champions. Sign up HERE.

17th LD Canvass with Terri Niles
Terri Niles is running to flip an anti-environmental seat in the legislature. Support her by knocking doors in the 17th LD on Sunday, October 23.
Canvass to Elect Claudia Kauffman with Native Vote
Join Native Vote Washington and Washington Conservation Voters on Saturday, October 22nd 1-4PM for an afternoon of knocking doors to get out the vote for Claudia Kauffman (Nez Perce), who is running for State Senate in the 47th Legislative District.
Weekly Sunday Doorbelling for Sharon Shewmake
Help Rep. Sharon Shewmake win State Senate LD 42 by doorbelling in Whatcom! We will be meeting every Sunday at 1:00pm at our office in the Bellingham Towers, 119 N Commercial St, Suite 1250, Bellingham. We will be on the 12th floor!

Haven't had time to register to vote? Or did you move in the last year? Head to WCV's Voter Registration Hub to register or update your voter registration information.

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

PS: Past felony conviction? You can vote.

As of January 1, 2022, Washington automatically restores voting rights to people with past felony convictions immediately after they finish their prison terms. Every citizen who is not in prison will be allowed to vote, even while on community supervision. You can find more information here.