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.

The General Election is fast approaching — ballots are being sent this week! All registered voters should receive their ballots this weekend. You have until November 2nd to return your ballot, but make sure to get your vote counted early and remind your friends and family to cast their ballots, too. Still need to register or update your registration? You can do that online or by mail until October 25, or in person until November 2.

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 is provided by our field team.​

Take action to fight for fair representation for communities of color! Washington Conservation Voters is a proud member of  Redistricting Justice for Washington, a coalition advocating for increased accessibility to the redistricting process. 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. 

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.

Sign up to Text Bank for Ginger Wireman for Richland City Council! Join our virtual event on Monday, October 18th from 5:30-7:30PM in support pro-environment and WCV-endorsed candidate Ginger Wireman.

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. 

Join our Virtual Phone Bank for Evergreen Future Vancouver candidate Kim Harless! You'll call voters in Southwest Washington to elect Kim Harless to Vancouver City Council. Happening virtually on October 20th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Benton County Events 

• Ginger Wireman - Richmond City Council Position 4
  • What: Meet and Greet!
  • When: Saturday Oct. 17, 3-5pm
  • Where: 1316 Rathwood Ave. 
  • RSVP to [email protected] 

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!
• 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! 
• 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!
• 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. 
• Dave Upthegrove - King County Council, Position 5 
  • What: Community Door-Knocking event with Dave Upthegrove and other candidates
  • When: Saturday, October 16th 11am-2pm
  • Where: 
  • 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!

Snohomish County Events

• 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 
• Zack Zappone - Spokane City Council Dist. 3
  • What: Door-knocking
  • When: Weekly!
  • Sign up here!

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!