Curious about how the election turned out? You can see the results on the @secstatewa.bsky.social website! See the results ➡️ bit.ly/3yjarJd

🗳️ How does WA State secure our vote? 🗳️ Election officials also follow specific protocols AFTER elections to keep our votes secure. Learn more ➡️ www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...

🗳️ How does WA State secure our vote? 🗳️ Protocols are followed DURING every election to make sure our votes are secure. Learn what they are ➡️ www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...

Curious about how the election turned out? You can see the results on the @secstatewa.bsky.social website! See the results ➡️ bit.ly/3yjarJd

🗳️ How does WA State secure our vote? 🗳️ WA state does a number of things BEFORE each election to ensure that our votes are secure. Learn more ➡️ www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...

🙀 TODAY is Election Day 🙀 Ballots MUST be POSTMARKED—meaning picked up by USPS not just in a mailbox, so make sure the mail hasn't been picked up for the day yet—or in a drop box by 8PM to be counted! Find a drop box ➡️ www.whatcomcounty.us/1863/Ballot-...

Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Let us help! We've conducted short interviews with candidates for races across Whatcom County. Watch the interviews and learn more ➡️ bit.ly/496iGIr

Why are local elections critical to democracy? Find out! ➡️ www.lwv.org/blog/why-loc...

💡Did you know? 💡 AVUs are available until 8PM on Election Day! They present choices on the ballot on a monitor with a touch screen or a selection tool. You can also use headphones to listen to the text on your ballot. AVUs must be wheelchair-accessible and screened from other voters for privacy.

What are school boards? 🤔 School boards are not in charge of the district’s day-to-day operations (that’s the district’s superintendent), but they set the policies and goals for the district (the superintendent implements those policies). Learn more ⬇️

Haven't even STARTED the voting process yet? Don't fret! We've got you. ✅ Find candidate forums/interviews, ballot drop box locations, and even MORE resources ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC In-person registration continues at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office until 8PM on Election Day (Nov 4).

What does the Port of Bellingham do? 🤔 SPOILER: It serves all of Whatcom County. Learn more below and check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc Be sure to vote by August 5!

What do city/county councils do? 🤔 Find out more below and check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc Be sure to vote by November 4!

Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Let us help! We've conducted short interviews with candidates for races across Whatcom County. Watch the interviews and learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc

Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Let us help! We've conducted short interviews with candidates for races across Whatcom County. Watch the interviews and learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc

⚠️The online voter registration is *TODAY* Oct 27 ⚠️ So...we REALLY need you to register ASAP. Register/Check your registration ➡️ VoteWA.gov In-person registration continues at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office until 8PM on Election Day (Nov 4).

We advocate for or against POLICIES based on our mission and values. This comes from a commitment to issues and strengthening civil institutions—NOT out of allegiance to a political party. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4k7l0BI

Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Let us help! We've conducted short interviews with candidates for races across Whatcom County. Watch the interviews and learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc

The deadline doesn't need to be 🎃spooooky scary! 🎃 Register today ➡️ VoteWA.gov In-person registration at your local elections office continues until 8PM on Election Day.

What does the Port of Bellingham do? 🤔 SPOILER: It serves all of Whatcom County. Learn more below and check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc Be sure to vote by August 5!

🔒 Mail-in voting is safe and tested🔒 Mail-in voting isn’t a threat to our election security, but mis- and dis-information—like the rumors that mail in voting isn’t safe or that noncitizens are voting—ARE a threat. Keep WA elections accessible. Decline to Sign I-126. Learn more ➡️ lwvwa.org/IL26-126

What do city/county councils do? 🤔 Find out more below and check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/3J03Adc Be sure to vote by November 4!

🔒Mail-in voting is safe and tested 🔒 Mis- and dis-info spread false news, amplifies conspiracy theories and exacerbates political echo chambers. This threatens our elections and democracy. Keep Washington elections accessible. Decline to Sign I-126. Learn more ➡️ lwvwa.org/IL26-126

Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Let us help! We've conducted short interviews with candidates for races across Whatcom County. Watch the interviews and learn more ➡️ bit.ly/496iGIr

Hey Whatcom County! 📣 Ballots for the 2025 Election have been mailed. Make sure you're checking your mail 📪 If you don't receive your ballot, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office OR print a replacement ballot off ➡️ VoteWA.gov.

🪧 PROTEST SAFETY 🪧 You have a fundamental right to peacefully gather and protest. Make sure you do so safely ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Urge the Election Assistance Commission to REJECT documentary proof of citizenship. Swipe through to learn more and take action ➡️ www.lwv.org/take-action/...

LWVBWC is working with BHS students to host a candidate forum for Bellingham City Council. Come support local students and hear from the candidates! 📍Bellingham High School 🕖 7:00 - 8:30pm 📆 October 16

📣 TOMORROW! 📣 LWVBWC is working with BHS students to host a candidate forum for Bellingham City Council. 📍Bellingham High School 🕖 7:00 - 8:30pm 📆 October 16 Come support local students and hear from the candidates!

NO KINGS! Power Belongs to the People. Oct 18. 🚫👑 In Bellingham: 📍Maritime Heritage Park 🕒 1 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/841596/ In Everson: 📍Everson City Park 🕒 12 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/846105/

Repeated investigations and studies have found no evidence of widespread instances of noncitizens voting. Implementing the added scrutiny proposed by this initiative would be a costly and disenfranchise a significant number of ELIGIBLE voters. Learn more ➡️ lwvwa.org/IL26-126

In trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist (noncitizens voting in WA) I-126 instead creates real harm to WA’s elections and many of its eligible voters. Learn more about why I-126 is harmful ➡️ lwvwa.org/IL26-126

LWVBWC is working with BHS students to host a candidate forum for Bellingham City Council. 📍Bellingham High School 🕖 7:00 - 8:30pm 📆 October 16 Come support local students and hear from the candidates!

NO KINGS! Power Belongs to the People. Oct 18. 🚫👑 In Bellingham: 📍Maritime Heritage Park 🕒 1 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/841596/ In Everson: 📍Everson City Park 🕒 12 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/846105/

Legislators can then: 🟨 Adopt it as written 🟨Decline to act (sends it to Nov. 2026). 🟨Approve an alternative initiative for the November 2026 ballot. This would appear next to the original. Keep Washington elections accessible. Decline to Sign I-126. Learn more ➡️ www.lwvwa.org/IL26-126

I-126 would require WA voters to provide proof of citizenship. To move I-126 forward, supports must turn in 308, 911 signatures from registered voters by Jan 2, 2026. Learn more ➡️ www.lwvwa.org/IL26-126 Keep Washington elections accessible. The LWV recommends you Decline to Sign I-126.

LWVBWC is working with BHS students to host a candidate forum for Bellingham City Council. 📍Bellingham High School 🕖 7:00 - 8:30pm 📆 October 16 Come support local students and hear from the candidates!

The League a statement in response to reports that the federal government is preparing to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago and other communities across Illinois. Read the statement ➡️ www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Oh yeah? Well where did YOU learn the importance of effective zoning laws?! 🧐 Thanks @natlvoterregday.bsky.social for the post!

NO KINGS! Power Belongs to the People. Oct 18. 🚫👑 In Bellingham: 📍Maritime Heritage Park 🕒 1 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/841596/ In Everson: 📍Everson City Park 🕒 12 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/846105/

There have been increased ICE activity, deportations, and family separations in Whatcom County. Find out how to learn more or take action to protect our community members ➡️ bit.ly/4jJFUGl

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” doesn’t just dramatically increase ICE funding and border enforcement, it also provides for violations of human rights and government oversight. Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC

How will the “One Big Beautiful Bill” impact legal protections and due process? 🤔 Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC

What did the “One Big Beautiful Bill” include for immigration enforcement? 🤔 Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC

How does the “One Big Beautiful Bill” impact immigration in the US? 🤔 Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC

Portland is now subject to an unjustified deployment of federal troops. This action undermines local authority and threatens the very freedoms our democracy is meant to protect. Read more ➡️ www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

What are "Sanctuary Cities"? 🤔 Keep watching to learn more!

In Aug, US AG sent WA's Gov a letter about WA's immigration policies, threatening loss of funding and/or criminal charges for elected officials if they weren't changed. The gov responded "WA state will not be bullied or intimidated..." The LWV supports the gov's stand. Learn more ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC

Voter registration is my love language. ❤️ I send reminders ❤️ I remember deadlines ❤️ I care about where you’re registered WA's ballots drop Oct 17. Make sure you're registered to vote and your info is up to date ➡️ VoteWA.gov

NO KINGS! Power Belongs to the People. Oct 18. 🚫👑 In Bellingham: 📍Maritime Heritage Park 🕒 1 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/841596/ In Everson: 📍Everson City Park 🕒 12 PM ➡️https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/846105/