LWV Bellingham/Whatcom County

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Don't despair! In-person registration continues until Election Day (Aug 5) 🗳️

Register in-person at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office until 8PM on Election Day—and then cast your ballot!

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🎙️Check out our candidate interviews! 🎙️

Watch these short (10 minutes or less) interviews with the candidates on your ballot! Find them ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

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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/46ZQlCy

Be sure to vote by August 5!

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What do city/county councils do? 🤔

Find out more below and check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

Be sure to vote by August 5!

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📣 Hey Whatcom County! Do you know why is voting in local elections so important?

🗳️ Election Day is August 5 (Ballots need to be returned/POSTMARKED by 8PM)

Find drop box locations, candidate interviews, and more! ➡️ linktr.ee/LWVBWC

Learn more about local elections ⬇️

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is going to have big impacts on everday Americans. Let's talk about them ⬇️

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🎙️Check out our candidate interviews! 🎙️

Watch these short (10 minutes or less) interviews with the candidates on your ballot! Find them ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

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🐾 Head on down to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office and get registered to vote! 🐾

In-person registration continues until 8 PM on Election Day (August 5)

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🎙️Check out our candidate interviews! 🎙️

Watch these short (10 minutes or less) interviews with the candidates on your ballot! Find them ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

Today, the US Senate introduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA) to protect and strengthen our democracy. The League of Women Voters proudly supports this critical legislation. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

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It's recommended voters use drop boxes to return their ballots starting one week from Election Day—and that's today (July 29)! 🗳️

Find your closest drop box location ➡️ www.whatcomcounty.us/1863/Ballot-...

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🚨 TODAY (July 28) is the online registration deadline for the August Primary 🚨

Make sure you are registered and your information is up to date ➡️ VoteWA.gov

In-person registration continues until 8 PM on Election Day in WA, so you can still register and vote in the August Primary after today.

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The online voter registration deadline for the Aug 5 Primary is *TOMORROW, July 28*

⚠️So...we REALLY need you to register ASAP. ⚠️

Register/Check your registration ➡️ VoteWA.gov

In-person registration continues until 8PM on Election Day (Aug 5).

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🎙️Check out our candidate interviews! 🎙️

Watch these short (10 minutes or less) interviews with the candidates on your ballot! Find them ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

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Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Our candidate interviews can help! Our short interviews give you a chance to hear from the candidates directly. Watch the interviews ➡️ bit.ly/4nReykK

Did you know? 🤔

Whatcom County has an accessible voting unit (AVU) that is equipped with visual and audio technology! It's available at the Suite 103 of the Whatcom County Courthouse Mon-Fri from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and 8:30 am-8:00 pm on Election Day (August 5).

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No need to fear! Register/Check your registration status➡️ VoteWA.gov

The deadline for online/by-mail registrations for the August Primary is *MONDAY* July 28.

In-person registration continues at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office until 8PM on Election Day.

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What does the Port of Bellingham do? 🤔

The Port of Bellingham has three Commissioners and serves all of Whatcom County.

Check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

Be sure to vote by August 5!

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What do city/county councils do? 🤔

Check out our candidate interviews ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

Be sure to vote by August 5!

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🗳️ How does WA State secure our vote? 🗳️

Washington State has a number of protocols it undertakes before, during, and after each election to ensure that our votes are secure.

Learn more ➡️ www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...

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🎙️Check out our candidate interviews! 🎙️

Watch these short (10 minutes or less) interviews with the candidates on your ballot! Find them ➡️ bit.ly/46ZQlCy

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Ballots for the 2025 August Primary have been mailed! Make sure you're checking your mail 📪

Ballots are expected to arrive around July 22. If you don't receive your ballot, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office OR print a replacement ballot off ➡️ VoteWA.gov.

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Voting is a process! And we know it's sometimes an overwhelming one, especially when it comes to choosing a candidate. Our candidate interviews can help! Our short interviews give you a chance to hear from the candidates directly. Watch the interviews ➡️ bit.ly/4nReykK

The League's statement in response to the Department of Justice’s actions to gather data on voters ahead of next year’s midterm elections: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

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🚨 TODAY 🚨
🕓 4-6 PM
📍Federal Building (W. Magnolia and Chestnut St.)

Bring your voices and signs. One rally won't be enough; the League believes that we must persist and take action over and over again to protect democracy.

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📣 CORRECTION: W. Magnolia and CORNWALL Ave

🚨 TOMORROW
🕓 4-6 PM
📍Federal Building (W. Magnolia and CORNWALL AVE)

Bring your voices and signs. One rally won't be enough; the League believes that we must persist and take action over and over again to protect democracy.

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The LWVBWC Stands for the Constitution 🇺🇸

We're nonpartisan, but don't hesitate to act or speak out when democracy of the Constitution is threatened. What can you do to help? Join the League ➡️ bit.ly/4iUvvYs

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What are some of the barriers to the ballot box for voters with disabilities? 🤔

Learn more ➡️https://www.lwv.org/blog/protecting-rights-voters-disabilities

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The 2025 August Primary is HERE, basically. Are you registered to vote? ➡️ VoteWa.gov

Whatcom County ballots will be mailed on August 16 and need to be returned before 8 PM on Tuesday, August 5. Stay tuned for more election resources from us!

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Five years after the passing of Civil Rights leader John Lewis, the LWVBWC is joining communities around the country to stand up for civil rights, voting rights, the rule of law and the Constitution. Bring your voices and signs.

📅 July 17
🕓 4-6 PM
📍Federal Building (W. Magnolia and Chestnut St.)