Resisting Threats to Democracy
Wendy Staley Johnson | Published on 11/1/2026
LWVSC celebrated Election Hero Day early by bringing coffee and pastries to Snohomish County elections workers on October 1st.
How can you help defend democracy? Oh let me count the ways!
- Voting is one of the most important ways to resist threats to democracy! Encourage your friends and family to vote too! Return your ballot to a ballot drop box or ask a postal clerk to hand-stamp your ballot.
- Reference and share LWVWA’s “Your Vote is Secure” website, Washington State Supreme Court justice interviews, candidate forums, VOTE411, and LWVWA’s recommendations to Vote NO on I-638-and-I-001, and to Vote NO on I-645 Millionaires Tax.
- Check LWVSC's event calendar to sign up to visit the local auditor’s office to witness the official ballot-counting process.
- Watch and report any signs of voter intimidation. LWVUS recently hosted a webinar on voter intimidation. League members can request the passcode to view the recording by e-mailing info@lwvsnoho.org. League members are encouraged to document, as safely as we can, any intimidation we are made aware of or witness, and to report the act(s) of intimidation to League leadership, the election protection line, and to local election officials.
- FYI: Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in nine states (including Washington).
- Register to attend the LWVUS Democracy Integrity Briefing on November 10th at 12:30 P.M. Join LWV and the National Conference on Citizenship Algorithmic Transparency Institute for our monthly briefing to identify and address the latest national, statewide, and local trends in mis-and disinformation.
Treats for our Election Heroes