by Kynan Warren (and WHCA Board)
This November’s general election has the potential to change the direction of this country for generations to come, however it’s not just a president that you are asked to vote for! Hopefully these resources can help guide you into making a well-informed decision.
- View your voter registration information, track your ballot, and read about the contests on your ballot on your My Voter Information dashboard.
- Register or update your voter registration at VoteWA.
NOTE: West Hill Community Association does NOT endorse candidates for political office.
Important Dates
- September 18: Overseas, service, and out of state ballots sent for the General Election
- September 22: National Voter Registration Day
- October 13: Local voter’s pamphlets mailed
- October 14: Ballots mailed for the General Election, vote centers open
- October 15: Ballot drop boxes open
- October 26: Deadline to register/update registration online or by mail
- November 3rd: ELECTION DAY! Ballots must be postmarked by today or returned to a drop box by 8 p.m. Last day to register in person and vote!
How to vote
You can vote and return your ballot as soon as you receive it. Returning your ballot early allows time to correct any issues with your signature so we can count your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail or to a ballot drop box.
Ballot drop boxes
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box, like the one at Skyway Library, no stamp required. Your ballot must be returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Plan ahead to avoid lines.
By mail
No stamp needed to return your ballot! You can vote and return your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service as soon as you receive it. King County Elections recommends dropping your ballot in the mail by the Friday before Election Day to make sure it gets postmarked in time to be counted. Your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
Vote Centers
King County vote centers are available to voters who need assistance completing their ballot. Trained staff and specialized equipment are available to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.
Meet the Candidates!
WHCA brought together all of the candidates looking to represent our district in the State House of Representatives (37th LD Positions 1 & 2) for a debate on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live.
Moderator Bridgette Hempstead (Founder, Cierra Sisters), was joined by co-moderators from Skyway Youth Network Collaborative’s (SYNC) Youth Leadership Council, Mia Dabney and Alicia Ing.
Candidates participating:
Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 1
- Sharon Tomiko Santos (Prefers Democratic Party)
- John Stafford (Prefers Democratic Party)
Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 2
- Kirsten Harris-Talley (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Chukundi Salisbury (Prefers Democratic Party)
What’s On The Ballot?
King County Charter Amendments
NOTE: The Board of Directors for West Hill Community Association voted unanimously on October 14, 2020 to endorse all seven amendments to the King County Charter. Visit Charter for Justice to learn more about each of these amendments.
- Charter Amendment No. 1, Inquests
- Charter Amendment No. 2, Disposition of Real Property for Affordable Housing
- Charter Amendment No. 3, References to Citizens
- Charter Amendment No. 4, Office of Law Enforcement Oversight – Subpoena Authority
- Charter Amendment No. 5, Making the King County Sheriff an Appointed Position
- Charter Amendment No. 6, Structure and Duties of the Department of Public Safety
- Charter Amendment No. 7, Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Family Caregiver, Military or Veteran Status
- Proposition No. 1, Harborview Medical Center Health and Safety Improvement Bonds
State Measures
- Advisory Vote No. 32
- Advisory Vote No. 33
- Advisory Vote No. 34
- Advisory Vote No. 35
- Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8212
- Referendum Measure No. 90
Federal
US President & Vice President
- Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris (Democratic Party Nominees)
- Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence (Republican Party Nominees)
- Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy “Spike” Cohen (Libertarian Party Nominees)
- Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker (Green Party Nominees)
- Gloria La Riva and Sunil Freeman (Socialism and Liberation Party Nominees)
- Alyson Kennedy and Malcolm M. Jarrett (Socialist Workers Party Nominees)
Congressional District 9, U.S. Representative
- Adam Smith (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Doug Basler (Prefers Republican Party)
State
Washington State, Governor
- Jay Inslee (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Loren Culp (Prefers Republican Party)
Washington State, Lt. Governor
- Denny Heck (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Marko Liias (Prefers Democratic Party)
Washington State, Secretary of State
- Kim Wyman (Prefers Republican Party)
- Gael Tarleton (Prefers Democratic Party)
Washington State, State Treasurer
- Mike Pellicciotti (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Duane A. Davidson (Prefers Republican Party)
Washington State, State Auditor
- Pat (Patrice) McCarthy (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Chris Leyba (Prefers Republican Party)
Washington State, Attorney General
- Bob Ferguson (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Matt Larkin (Prefers Republican Party)
Washington State, Commissioner of Public Lands
- Hilary Franz (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Sue Kuehl Pederson (Prefers Republican Party)
Washington State, Superintendent of Public Instruction
Washington State, Insurance Commissioner
- Mike Kreidler (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Chirayu Avinash Patel (Prefers Republican Party)
Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 1
- Sharon Tomiko Santos (Prefers Democratic Party)
- John Stafford (Prefers Democratic Party)
Legislative District 37, State Representative Pos. 2
- Kirsten Harris-Talley (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Chukundi Salisbury (Prefers Democratic Party)
State Measures
- Advisory Vote No. 32
- Advisory Vote No. 33
- Advisory Vote No. 34
- Advisory Vote No. 35
- Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8212
- Referendum Measure No. 90
King County
- Charter Amendment No. 1, Inquests
- Charter Amendment No. 2, Disposition of Real Property for Affordable Housing
- Charter Amendment No. 3, References to Citizens
- Charter Amendment No. 4, Office of Law Enforcement Oversight – Subpoena Authority
- Charter Amendment No. 5, Making the King County Sheriff an Appointed Position
- Charter Amendment No. 6, Structure and Duties of the Department of Public Safety
- Charter Amendment No. 7, Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Family Caregiver, Military or Veteran Status
- Proposition No. 1, Harborview Medical Center Health and Safety Improvement Bonds
Judicial
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 3
Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 4
Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 6
Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 7
Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1
Court Of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Judge Position 5
Court Of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Judge Position 6
Superior Court
King Superior Court, Judge Position 13
King Superior Court, Judge Position 30
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