News Gleams: Voter Registration Day and Washington CAN! Candidates Forum

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King County Commemorates National Voter Registration Day

King County Elections Director Julie Wise wants residents to celebrate National Voter Registration Day in just the way you would expect: by registering to vote. She is calling on King County residents who have not yet registered to register online, by mail or in-person at the King County Elections office.

"This is an important election year, with many state and federal races that will impact your community," Wise said. "Don't wait another day. Register to vote. And when you're done, help your friends and family get registered, too. Your community matters. Your vote matters."

Visit this site to find out if you're already registered. If you have already registered but have moved within the county, visit this site. And if you haven't registered, go here to find out how to register online, by mail or in-person.

Washington CAN! Hosts South County Candidates Forum

Washington CAN! has invited candidates from the 30th, 31st, 33rd and 47th legislative districts to a forum to discuss health care, tenant protections, immigrant rights, mass incarceration, climate justice, workers rights, education, and civic engagement.

The event is Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m.

Candidates Mike Pellicciotti, Linda Kochmar, Victoria Mena, Claire Wilson, Mia Su-Ling Gregerson, Mona Das, Pat Sullivan, and Debra Entenman have committed to attending, and organizers are working to bring more candidates to the event.

Along with Washington CAN!, Casa Latina, One America, WAISIN, ACRS, MAPS-AMEN, Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii, UFCW 21, Multi-Service Center and IAM 751 co-sponsored the event.

What: South King County Candidate Forum
When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26
Where: Auburn Union Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA 98001
Who: Candidates in the 30th, 31st, 33rd and 47th Legislative Districts