Local League Forums and debates around Washington State

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Upcoming events

  • Candidate Forum: Vancouver Port District, Fire Protection District, and Washougal Mayor (LWVCC)

    • 21 Sep 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Vancouver Community Library

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The September 21 forum will feature:

    • Vancouver Port District Commissioner, District No. 1
    • Fire Protection District No. 5 Commissioner, Position 1
    • Washougal Mayor
    Find more information at LWVCC's website.
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  • Candidate Forum: Tacoma City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 21 Sep 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The September 21 forum is on the Tacoma City Council, Positions 7 and 8:

    • Olgy Diaz, At Large Position 7
    • Kristen Wynne, At Large Position 7
    • Kristina Walker, At Large Position 8
    • Todd Briske, At Large Position 8

    Watch the forum here.

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  • Candiate Forum: Woodland Mayor, City Council, and School District Director (LWVCC)

    • 25 Sep 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • La Ceter Community Center

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The September 25 forum will feature:

    • Woodland Mayor
    • Woodland City Council, Position No. 3
    • Woodland City Council, Position No. 5
    • Woodland School District Director, District No. 1
    Find more information at LWVCC's website.
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  • Candidate Forum: Bothell Council and Brier Council (LWVSC)

    • 25 Sep 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Virtual

    Be an informed voter! Watch our live streamed candidate forum for the upcoming General Election.

    • 6:00pm City of Bothell, Council Pos 2 and 6
    • 6:45pm City of Brier, Council Pos 5 and at-large

    The forums will be live streamed on YouTube or you can watch the recording on YouTube afterwards. Check out LWV Snohomish's website for all the details and to see the dates for other races. Forums will run approximately 30 minutes each, with a short break before the next forum.

    Thank you to our 2023 Candidate Forum Coalition: AAUW, Edmonds College, The Daily Herald, KSER/KXIR, NAACP – Snohomish County, Sno-Isle Libraries, Sultan School District and TurkPride.tv

    *Note - schedule may be subject to change based on candidate availability


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  • Ridgefield City Council and School District Director (LWVCC)

    • 25 Sep 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • La Center Community Center

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The September 25 forum will feature:

    • Ridgefield City Council, Position No. 3
    • Ridgefield School District Director, Position No. 2
    Find more information at LWVCC's website.
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  • Candidate Forums: Vancouver City Council, Vancouver School District, Evergreen School District (LWVCC)

    • 27 Sep 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Vancouver Community Library

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The September 27 forum will feature:

    • Vancouver City Council, Position No. 6
    • Vancouver School District Director, Position No. 4
    • Vancouver School District Director, Position No. 5
    • Evergreen School District Director, District No. 2
    • Evergreen School District Director, District No. 3
    Find more information at LWVCC's website.
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  • Whatcom County Executive Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 27 Sep 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham WA

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County.

    Come hear from the candidates in person, or watch live on BTV Bellingham YouTube channel or Comcast Cable TV Channels 10 and 321. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for more details and to see the dates for other races.

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  • City of Ferndale Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 28 Sep 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    • Ferndale Council Chambers, 5694 Second Avenue, Ferndale, WA

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County. Come hear from the candidates in person at Ferndale Council Chambers. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for more details and to see the dates for other important races.

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  • Candidate Forums: La Center City Council, La Center School District Director, Cemetery District Commissioner (LWVCC)

    • 29 Sep 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • La Center Community Center

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The September 29 forum will feature:

    • La Center City Council, Position No. 4
    • La Center City Council, Position No. 5
    • La Center School District Director, District No. 2
    • Cemetery District No. 4 Commissioner, Position No. 3
    Find more information at LWVCC's website.
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  • Candidate Forum: Lake Stevens Council and School District, Everett School District(LWVSC)

    • 02 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual
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  • Port Townsend School Board Candidates Forum (LWVJC)

    • 02 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County is pleased to announce that the following Candidates for Port Townsend School Board will appear live in a Zoom Forum on October 2:

    • Timothy Hawley
    • Nathanael O’Hara
    • Matt Klontz
    • Nancy Papasodora
    • Simon Little

    Persons living in the school district with a question they'd like posed to the candidates should send those questions to lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com.

    Links to the October forums, which can be accessed by computer or phone, will be posted on the League’s website at lwvwa.org/Jefferson on September 20, 2023. Media partner KPTZ 91.9 FM will simulcast the October forums and livestream them at https://kptz.org. The forum will also be recorded and linked on the League’s website at lwvwa.org/Jefferson a few days after the event.

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  • Candidate Forum: Port Orchard City Council (LWV Kitsap)

    • 02 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • HYBRID: Port Orchard City Hall and Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 2 forum will feature:

    • Port Orchard City Council Pos. 1, 4, 5 and At-Large
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  • Candidate Forum: Clover Park School Board (LWVTPC)

    • 02 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 2 forum is on the Clover Park School Board, featuring candidates:

    • Janet Caldwell
    • Noa Bunting
    Watch the forum here.
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  • LWV Burien City Council (LWVSKC)

    • 03 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Where: Burien Branch of the King County Library, 400 SW 152nd Street

    LWV Seattle/King County will be hosting a series of candidate forums.

    The October 3 forum will feature:

    • Candidates for Burien City Council (all candidates have been invited)
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  • Quilcene School Board Members Zoom Candidate Forum (LWVJC)

    • 03 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County is pleased to announce that the following Candidates for Quilcene School Board will appear live in a Zoom Forum on October 3: Anne Bessey, James Hodgson, Ron Frantz, and Ronald Jones.

    Anyone in the Quilcene School District with a question they'd like posed at the forum should send their questions to lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com by October 1.

    Links to the October forums, which can be accessed by computer or phone, will be posted on the League’s website at lwvwa.org/Jefferson on September 20, 2023. Media partner KPTZ 91.9 FM will simulcast the October forums and livestream them at https://kptz.org. The forum will also be recorded and linked on the League’s website at lwvwa.org/Jefferson a few days after the event.

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  • Candidate Forum: Poulsbo City Council (LWV Kitsap)

    • 03 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • HYBRID: Poulsbo City Hall or Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 3 forum will feature:

    • Poulsbo City Council, Position 1
    • Poulsbo City Council, Position 4
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  • Candidate Forum: Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board (LWVTPC)

    • 03 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 3 forum is on the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board, featuring candidates:

    • Paul S. Williams
    • Rocco Lamanna
    • Kevin Lewis
    • Denis Caron
    • Bill Gaines
    • Paul Monson
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Whatcom County Council Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 03 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham WA
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  • Whatcom County Jail Initiative Panel Discussion & Whatcom County Sheriff Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham WA

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County. Come hear from the candidates in person, or watch live on BTV Bellingham YouTube channel or Comcast Cable TV Channels 10 and 321. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for more details and to see the dates for other races.

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  • Port of Port Townsend Port Commissioner Candidates Zoom Forum (LWVJC)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County is pleased to announce that Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners District 1 Candidates Chuck Fauls and Pam Petranek will appear live in a Zoom Forum on October 4.

    Persons living in Jefferson County with a question for the candidates should send those questions to lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com by October 2.

    Links to the October forums, which can be accessed by computer or phone, will be posted on the League’s website at lwvwa.org/Jefferson on September 20, 2023. Media partner KPTZ 91.9 FM will simulcast the October forums and livestream them at https://kptz.org. The forum will also be recorded and linked on the League’s website at lwvwa.org/Jefferson a few days after the event.

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  • Candidate Forum: Monroe School District, Lynnwood Council, and Mukilteo Council (LWVSC)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    • Virtual

    Be an informed voter!

    Watch LWV Snohomish's live streamed candidate forum for the upcoming General Election.

    • Monroe School District, Director District 2 at 5:30 PM
    • City of Lynnwood, Council Positions 4, 5, and 7 at 6:15 PM
    • City of Mukilteo, Council Positions 4, 5, and 6 at 7:15 PM
    The forums will be live streamed on YouTube or you can watch the recording on YouTube afterwards. Check out LWV Snohomish's website

    for all the details and to see the dates for other races.

    Forums will run approximately 30 minutes each, with a short break before the next forum.

    Thank you to our 2023 Candidate Forum Coalition: AAUW, Edmonds College, The Daily Herald, KSER/KXIR, NAACP – Snohomish County, Sno-Isle Libraries, Sultan School District and TurkPride.tv

    *Note - schedule may be subject to change based on candidate availability.

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  • Candidate Forum: Port Orchard Mayor (LWV Kitsap)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • HYBRID: Port Orchard City Hall or Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 4 forum will feature:

    • Port Orchard Mayor
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  • Candidate Forums: Camas Mayor and City Council (LWVCC)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Vancouver Community Library

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The October 4 forum will feature:

    • Camas Mayor
    • Camas City Council, At -Large
    • Camas City Council, Ward 1, Position 1
    • Camas City Council, Ward 2, Position 1

    Find more information at LWVCC's website.

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  • Panel Discussion with Candidates for North Mason, Grapeview, Hood Canal, and Elma School Districts (LWV Mason)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Mason County is hosting a panel discussion featuring candidates for North Mason, Grapeview, Hood Canal, and Elma School Districts.

    You can watch the panel discussion here. (Meeting ID: 861 6555 6148 and passcode: 273051)

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  • Candidate Forum: Puyallup School Board (LWVTPC)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 3 forum is on the Puyallup School Board, featuring candidates:

    • Joseph Romero, Position 2
    • Trish Crocker, Position 2
    • Gretchen Miles, Position 2
    • Amanda Cuthbert, Position 2
    • Davida Haygood, Position 5
    • Shannon Burch, Position 5
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Candidate Forum: South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Commissioner (LWV Kitsap)

    • 04 Oct 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • HYBRID: Port Orchard City Hall or Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 4 forum will feature:

    • South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Commissioner, Pos. 3
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  • Candidate Forum: South Kitsap School District Bond Issue (LWV Kitsap)

    • 05 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 5 forum will feature:

    • South Kitsap School District Bond issue
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  • Candidate Forums: Battle Ground City Council, Battle Ground School District Director, Fire Protection District, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Commissioner (LWVCC)

    • 05 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue

    LWV Clark County will be sponsor candidate forums where candidates respond to questions posed by the League. Forums are videotaped by CVTV, Channels 21 and 23, the local government channels, and replayed prior to the elections. You’ll also find them on cvtv.org to stream at your convenience.

    The October 5 forum will feature:

    • Battle Ground City Council, Position No. 2
    • Battle Ground City Council, Position No. 3
    • Battle Ground City Council, Position No. 7
    • Battle Ground School District Director, District No. 2
    • Fire Protection District No. 13 Commissioner, Position No. 3
    • Clark-Cowlitz Fire Resccue, Commissioner, Position 2

    Find more information at LWVCC's website.

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  • Candidate Forum: Eatonville School Board (LWVTPC)

    • 05 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 5 forum is on the Eatonville School Board, featuring candidates:

    • Travis Rush, District 3
    • James Waldron, District 3
    • Corey Ackerman, At Large, Pos. 4
    • Karen Carr, At Large, Pos 4
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Ferndale School Board & Mt Baker School Board Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 06 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:05 PM
    • Virtual

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for the Zoom link, to see the dates for other important races, or to watch the recorded forums.

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  • Candidate Forum: Lake Forest Park City Council (LWVSKC)

    • 08 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

    Be an informed voter!

    Watch LWV Seattle/King County's candidate forum for the upcoming General Election.

    • Lake Forest Park City Council at 7:00 PM
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  • Candidate Forums: Stanwood Council and Stanwood-Camano School District (LWVSC)

    • 09 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    • Virtual

    Be an informed voter!

    Watch LWV Snohomish's live streamed candidate forum for the upcoming General Election.

    • City of Stanwood, Council Position 3 and 4 at 6:00 PM
    • Stanwood-Camano School District, Director Districts 3 and 4 at 6:45 PM
    The forums will be live streamed on YouTube or you can watch the recording on YouTube afterwards. Check out LWV Snohomish's website

    for all the details and to see the dates for other races.

    Forums will run approximately 30 minutes each, with a short break before the next forum.

    Thank you to our 2023 Candidate Forum Coalition: AAUW, Edmonds College, The Daily Herald, KSER/KXIR, NAACP – Snohomish County, Sno-Isle Libraries, Sultan School District and TurkPride.tv

    *Note - schedule may be subject to change based on candidate availability.

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  • Meridian School Board & Bellingham School Board Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:35 PM
    • Virtual

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for the Zoom link to see the dates for other important races, or to watch the recorded forums.

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  • Candidate Forum; Tacoma City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 10 forum is on the Tacoma City Council: District 3, featuring candidates:

    • Jamika Scott 
    • Chris VanVechten
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Candidate Forum: Highline School Board (LWVSKC)

    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Burien Branch of King County Library 400 SW 152nd Street

    LWV Seattle/King County will be hosting a series of candidate forums.

    The October 10 forum will feature:

    • Highline School Board Candidates (all candidates have been invited)
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  • Candidate Forum: South Kitsap School Board (LWV Kitsap)

    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 10 forum will feature:

    • South Kitsap School Board, Position 1
    • South Kitsap School Board, Position 2
    • South Kitsap School Board, Position 5
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  • Orcas Island Fire Commissioner Candidates and Proposed Levy Forum (LWVSJI)

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Orcas Island Firehall

    Voter Forum to hear from Fire Commissioner candidates and about the proposed levy

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  • School Board Candidate Panel Discussion for Pioneer, Southside, Mary M. Knight, and McCleary School Districts (LWV Mason)

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Mason County is hosting a panel discussion with candidates for Pioneer, Southside, Mary M. Knight, and McCleary School Districts.

    Watch the discussion here. (Meeting ID: 844 9003 9747 and passcode: 761549)

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  • Candidate Forum: North Kitsap School Board (LWV Kitsap)

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 11 forum will feature:

    • North Kitsap School Board, Position 2
    • North Kitsap School Board, Position 4
    • North Kitsap School Board, Position 5
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  • Candidate Forum: Pierce County Council (LWVTPC)

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 11 forum is on the Pierce County Council: District 2, featuring candidates:

    • Paul Herrera
    • Jamie Smith
    Watch the forum here.
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  • San Juan Island Town Council and Fire Commissioner Forum (LWVSJI)

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Friday Harbor Grange

    Forum to hear from Town Council and Fire Commissioner candidates.

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  • City of Blaine Council & Blaine School District Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:35 PM
    • Virtual

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for the Zoom link, to see the dates for other important races, or to watch the recorded forums.

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  • Candidate Forum: Bremerton City Council (KWV Kitsap)

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 12 forum will feature:

    • Bremerton City Council, Position 2
    • Bremerton City Council, Position 4
    • Bremerton City Council, Position 6
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  • Candidate Forum: Edgewood Mayor and City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • Edgewood City Hall, 2224 – 104th Ave. E., Edgewood, WA 98372

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 11 forum on the Edgewood Mayor, featuring candidates:

    • Dave Olson
    • Tyron Christopberson

    The October 11 forum on the  Edgewood City Council, featuring candidates:

    • ichole R. Purfeerst, Council Pos. 1
    • Jennifer Pazaruski, Council Pos. 1
    • Jason Ramierez, Council Pos 2
    • Laura Chudecke, Council Pos 2
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  • Candidate Forums: Snohomish Council and School District, Mill Creek Council (LWVSC)

    • 16 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual

    Be an informed voter!

    Watch LWV Snohomish's live streamed candidate forum for the upcoming General Election.

    • City of Snohomish, Council Position 1 at 6:00 PM
    • Snohomish School District, Director Districts 2 at 6:45 PM
    • Mill Creek, Council Position 5 at 7:30 PM

    The forums will be live streamed on YouTube or you can watch the recording on YouTube afterwards. Check out LWV Snohomish's website for all the details and to see the dates for other races.

    Forums will run approximately 30 minutes each, with a short break before the next forum.

    Thank you to our 2023 Candidate Forum Coalition: AAUW, Edmonds College, The Daily Herald, KSER/KXIR, NAACP – Snohomish County, Sno-Isle Libraries, Sultan School District and TurkPride.tv

    *Note - schedule may be subject to change based on candidate availability.

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  • Candidate Forum: Bremerton School Board (LWV Kitsap)

    • 16 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 16 forum will feature:

    • Bremerton School Board, Position 1
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  • City of Bellingham Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • City of Bellingham Council Chambers, 210 Lottie St, Bellingham WA

    Hosted by LWV Bellingham Whatcom County. Come hear from the candidates in person, or watch live on BTV Bellingham YouTube channel or Comcast Cable TV Channels 10 and 321. Check out the LWV Bellingham Whatcom County’s website for more details and to see the dates for other races.

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  • Candidate Forum: Central Kitsap School Board (LWV Kitsap)

    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 17 forum will feature:

    • Central Kitsap School Board, Position 2
    • Central Kitsap School Board, Position 3
    • Central Kitsap School Board, Position 4
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  • Speed Dating with the Candidates with Shelton School Board, City Council, and Superior Court Judge (LWV Mason County)

    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • PUD 3 Meeting Room 3 at 2621 E Johns Prairie Road Shelton 98584

    Join LWV Mason County for their popular Speed Dating with the Candidates event!

    Meet with and ask the candidates your questions! The public will sit at tables around the room and the candidates rotate between tables, talking with and answering questions from the public.

    The October 17 event features:

    • Mason County Superior Court Judge
    • Shelton City Council
    • Shelton School Board
    Find more information on LWV Mason's website.
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  • Candidate Forum: Des Moines City Council (LWVSKC)

    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wesley Homes, 815 S 216th St Des Moines, WA 98198

    LWV Seattle/King County will be hosting a series of candidate forums.

    The October 17 forum will feature:

    • Des Moines City Council (all candidates have been invited)
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  • Candidate Forum: DuPont City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 17 forum on the DuPont City Council, featuring candidates:

    • Melinda Schou, Position 4
    • Tom Wargo, Position 4
    • Robin Barrow, Position 5
    • Shawna Gasak, Position 5
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Candidate Forums: Arlington Mayor, Council, and School District (LWVSC)

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual

    Be an informed voter!

    Watch LWV Snohomish's live streamed candidate forum for the upcoming General Election.

    • City of Arlington, Mayor at 6:00pm
    • City of Arlington, Council Positions 4 and 6 at 6:45pm
    • Arlington School District, Directors District 1 and 4 at 7:30pm

    The forums will be live streamed on YouTube or you can watch the recording on YouTube afterwards. Check out LWV Snohomish's website for all the details and to see the dates for other races.

    Forums will run approximately 30 minutes each, with a short break before the next forum.

    Thank you to our 2023 Candidate Forum Coalition: AAUW, Edmonds College, The Daily Herald, KSER/KXIR, NAACP – Snohomish County, Sno-Isle Libraries, Sultan School District and TurkPride.tv

    *Note - schedule may be subject to change based on candidate availability.

    Watch Forum

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  • Lynden School Board Candidate Forum (LWVBWC)

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    • Virtual
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  • Candidate Forum: Bainbridge Island City Council (LWV Kitsap)

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Kitsap County are hosting many candidate forums throughout Kitsap County in October. All candidates have been invited to participate and answer questions submitted by the public.

    Most forums will be hosted solely on Zoom, though there will be a few hybrid forums where the public can choose to come view the candidates in person or watch via Zoom. (Zoom links will be added to LWV Kitsap's website as they are available.)

    The October 18 forum will feature:

    • Brainbridge Island City Council, District 1 at-large
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  • Candidate Forum: University Place City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 18 forum is on the University Place City Council, featuring candidates:

    • Frank Boykin, Position 2
    • Saadia Wahid, Position 2
    • Melanie J. Grassi, Position 7
    • Alecia Cunningham, Position 7

    Watch the forum here.
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  • Candidate Forum: Fircrest City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 19 Oct 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 19 forum is on the Fircrest City Council, featuring candidates:

    • Brett L. Wittner, Position 3
    • Teresa Berg, Position 3
    • Karen Mauer-Smith, Position 4
    • Brian Rybolt, Position 4
    • Hunter George, Position 5
    • Vince Navarre, Position 5
    Watch the forum here.  
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  • Candidate Forum: Peninsula Metropolitan Parks Board (LWVTPC)

    • 21 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 21 forum is on the Peninsula Metropolitan Parks Board: Position 5, featuring candidates:

    • Billy Sehmel
    • Steven Nielson
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Candidate Forum: Bonney Lake City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 23 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 23 forum is on the Bonney Lake City Council, featuring candidates:

    • Kelly McClimans, Position 4
    • Tom Watson, Position 4
    • Jessica Bennion, Position 5
    • Angela Baldwin, Position 5
    • Dan Roach, Position 7
    • Teresa Caron, Position 7
    Watch the forum here.
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  • Candidate Forum: Eatonville City Council (LWVTPC)

    • 25 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual

    LWV Tacoma/Pierce County will hold a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2023 General Election.

    Find more information at LWVTPC's website.

    The October 25 forum is on the Eatonville City Council, featuring candidates:

    • Mike Schaub, Position 3
    • Joe Hagen, Position 3
    • Bill Dunn, Position 4
    • Kirby Nelson, Position 4
    Watch the forum here.
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Past events—Click to see if recordings are available

20 Sep 2023 Candidate Forums: Monroe Council and School District (LWVSC)
18 Sep 2023 Candidate Forum: Puyallup City Council (LWVTPC)
18 Sep 2023 Candidate Forum: Sultan Council and School District (LWVSC)
01 Dec 2022 LWVSKC: Decline of Local News Forum with Dee Anne Finken
08 Nov 2022 2022 General Election
31 Oct 2022 Registration Deadline (Mail/Online)
26 Oct 2022 Legislative District 31 Senate & House position 1 Forum (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
24 Oct 2022 Pierce County Auditor Forum (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County
24 Oct 2022 Legislative District 28 House positions 1&2 Forums (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
23 Oct 2022 Senate Candidate Debate
23 Oct 2022 Secretary of State Candidate Debate
22 Oct 2022 Legislative District 29 Senate & House positions 1 and 2 Forum (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
21 Oct 2022 Kitsap County Auditor Forum (LWV Kitsap)
20 Oct 2022 Benton Co. Commissioner Pos. 2, Benton Co. Prosecuting Attorney, and Franklin Co. Commissioner (LWVBF)
20 Oct 2022 LWVSKC
20 Oct 2022 Yakima County Commissioner Forum (LWVYC)
20 Oct 2022 Legislative District 10 Position 1 & 2 Candidate Forum
20 Oct 2022 Island County Commissioner District 3 and LD 10 House Position 1 and 2 Forums (LWV Whidbey)
20 Oct 2022 Pierce County Council, Districts 1, 5 & 7 Forums (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
20 Oct 2022 Lewis County Unit-At-Large Election Forum "Meet and Greet"
19 Oct 2022 Pasco SD, District 3; Benton Franklin District Court; Franklin County Sheriff Forums (LWVBF)
19 Oct 2022 PUD Commissioner District 1 (LWV Kitsap)
19 Oct 2022 Kitsap County Commissioner, District 3 (LWV Kitsap)
18 Oct 2022 Election Forum: Klickitat County Commissioners - District 2, County Auditor, and County Clerk
18 Oct 2022 16th LD - Representative Positions 1 and 2 Forum (LWVBF)
18 Oct 2022 CD 1 Candidate Forum (LWV Snohomish Cty)
18 Oct 2022 Whatcom County Proposition 5, Healthy Children Initiative Forum (LWVBWC)
18 Oct 2022 Island County elected officials: Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Sheriff and Treasurer Forums (LWV Whidbey)
18 Oct 2022 Legislative District 26 Senate races and House positions 1&2 (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
18 Oct 2022 District Court, County Clerk, and County Auditor Forums (LWV Kittitas)
17 Oct 2022 Kittitas County Coroner Forum (LWV Kittitas)
17 Oct 2022 State Representative, 23rd Legislative District, Positions 1 & 2 Forum (LWV Kitsap)
17 Oct 2022 Congressional District 10 Forum (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
15 Oct 2022 State Senator, 26th Legislative District Forum (LWV Kitsap)
15 Oct 2022 3rd Congressional District Debate (LWVCC)
14 Oct 2022 42nd Legislative District Representative 1 and 2 (LWVBWC)
13 Oct 2022 Speed Dating with the Candidates (LWV of Mason County)
13 Oct 2022 Clallam County Sheriff (LWVCLA)
12 Oct 2022 18th LD and Clark County Council District 5 Candidate Forums (LWVCC)
12 Oct 2022 Legislative District 40 Position 2 Candidate Forum
11 Oct 2022 LD 25 House of Representative, Pos. 1 & 2 Forum (LWV Tacoma/Pierce County)
11 Oct 2022 Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Forums (LWV Jefferson)
11 Oct 2022 LD 21 Candidate Forum - Livestream (LWV Snohomish Cty)
10 Oct 2022 49th LD and County Sheriff Candidate Forums (LWVCC)
07 Oct 2022 US Congressional District 2 Candidate Forum
06 Oct 2022 Voter Forum SJ County Sheriff's Race
05 Oct 2022 Candidate Forum: Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney
05 Oct 2022 PUD Commissioner District 1 Forum (LWVCLA)
05 Oct 2022 Spokane County Prosecutor
03 Oct 2022 17th LD and Public Utilities District Candidate Forums
03 Oct 2022 County Commissioner District 3 Forum (LWVCLA)
03 Oct 2022 Legislative District 4, Pos 1 and 2 Forums (LWV Spokane)
30 Sep 2022 Public Utility District #1 Commissioner and Whatcom County District Court Judge Forums (LWVBWC)
29 Sep 2022 LD 44 Candidate Forum LiveStream (LWC Snohomish Cty)
29 Sep 2022 Spokane County Commissioner, District 1; Spokane County Commissioner, District ; District Court Forums (LWV Spokane Area)
29 Sep 2022 LD 39 Candidate Forum (LWV Skagit County)
26 Sep 2022 County Council District 1 & 2, County Auditor Candidate Forums (LWVCC)
20 Sep 2022 Public Forum Featuring Candidates for Mason County Auditor, Assessor, and Clerk
13 Jul 2022 LWVJC County Commissioners Primary Forum
12 Jul 2022 Candidate Forum - Leg Dis 22 Pos 1 (LWVTC)
12 Jul 2022 Candidate Forum - Leg Dis 22 Position 2
12 Jul 2022 Candidate Forum - Leg Dist 35 Position 2
12 Jul 2022 24th Legislative District Primary 2022
11 Jul 2022 LWVJC Sheriff Candidates
08 Jul 2022 Congressional District 1 Candidate Forum - Live Stream!
22 Jun 2022 LD 32 Senator Race Candidate Forum Airs on KSER 90.7 FM
21 Jun 2022 LD 21, Position 2 Candidate Forum airs on KSER 90/7 FM
16 Oct 2021 Sultan & Gold Bar city council candidate forums (LWVSC)
16 Oct 2021 Fire District 5 candidate forum (LWVSC)
13 Oct 2021 Stanwood city council candidate forum (LWVSC)
12 Oct 2021 Edmonds city council candidate forum (LWVSC)
12 Oct 2021 Monroe school board candidate forum (LWVSC)
11 Oct 2021 Seattle City Council Position 9 and Seattle City Attorney Candidates Forum
11 Oct 2021 Lynnwood city council & Mayor candidate forums (LWVSC)
11 Oct 2021 Monroe county council candidate forum (LWVSC)
08 Oct 2021 Brier city council & Mayor candidate forum (LWVSC)
06 Oct 2021 Arlington & Lake Stevens school board candidate forums (LWVSC)
05 Oct 2021 Snohomish city council & Mayor candidate forums (LWVSC)
29 Sep 2021 Lake Stevens city council candidate forum (LWVSC)
28 Sep 2021 Mill Creek city council candidate forum (LWVSC)
22 Sep 2021 Candidate's forum for Stevenson Mayor
22 Sep 2021 Granite Falls city council candidate forum (LWVSC)
22 Sep 2021 Granite Falls school board candidate forum
21 Sep 2021 Everett city council & mayor candidate forum (LWVSC)
13 Sep 2021 Snohomish County Council Candidate Forum (LWVSC)
07 Jul 2021 Virtual forum for candidates for White Salmon School Board, Position 5
07 Jul 2021 Virtual forum for candidates for Lyle School Board, Position 2
30 Jun 2021 Virtual forum for candidates for Stevenson City Council, Position 1
17 Oct 2020 Virtual Candidate Forum: Skamania County Commissioner, District 2 candidates: Tom Lannen and Paul Hendricks
17 Oct 2020 Skamania County Commissioner, District 1
17 Oct 2020 9th District State Representative Candidate Forum (LWV Pullman)
15 Oct 2020 Whitman County Commissioner Candidate Forum (LWV Pullman)
14 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum for 26th Legislative District Representatives
14 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum-Clark County Council Districts 3 and 4, and Clark County Charter Review Commission, Districts 3 and 4 (LWV-Clark County)
14 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum: County Councilors, Districts 3 and 4; County Charter Review Commissioners, District 3, Positions 1, 2, and 3; County Charter Review Commissioners, District 4, Positions 1, 2 and 3 (LWVCC)
14 Oct 2020 Congressional District 10
14 Oct 2020 44th Legislative District Candidate Forum
14 Oct 2020 33rd and 11 legislative district forum (Seattle KC LWV)
13 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum: 9th Congr’l /41st Leg. Districts (LWV of Seattle-King County)
13 Oct 2020 21st Legislative District Candidate Forum (LWVSC)
12 Oct 2020 Issues Forum for 2020 (LWV Pullman)
12 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum for 23rd Legislative District
12 Oct 2020 Forum: Superintendent of Public Instruction
12 Oct 2020 Congressional Forum - Districts 1, 2, 7 (LWVSC)
09 Oct 2020 3rd Congressional District Candidate Debate (LWV-Clark County, Cowlitz County, Klickitat-Skamania counties)
08 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum for Kitsap County Commissioner Districts 1 and 2
08 Oct 2020 Pierce County Council Districts 2 & 3
08 Oct 2020 Yakima County Commission Position 1 Candidate Forum (LWVYC)
08 Oct 2020 Congressional District 2, U.S. Rep, Superior Court Judge 1 + 2 ((WVWI)
06 Oct 2020 Legislative District 28
06 Oct 2020 Leg District 10, State Rep 1 + 2, State Senator (LWVWI)
05 Oct 2020 LD 13 Position #1
05 Oct 2020 32nd Legislative District Forum (LWVSC)
05 Oct 2020 Pierce County Executive
04 Oct 2020 Forum: PUD Commissioner #1
03 Oct 2020 Kittitas County Sheriff Forum
03 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum-Clark County Charter Review Commission, District 2 and at-large (LWV-Clark County)
03 Oct 2020 Kittitas County Commissioner #1
03 Oct 2020 County Charter Review Commissioners, At-large, Positions 1, 2 and 3. County Charter Review Commissioners, District 2, Positions 1, 2 and 3 (LWVCC)
03 Oct 2020 Kittitas County Commissioner #2
02 Oct 2020 WA Legislative Dist 3 Position 1 2020 LWVSA Candidate Forum
01 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum: LD 49: State Senator and Representative, Positions 1 and 2; County Charter Review Commissioners, District 1, Positions 1, 2, and 3 (LWVCC)
01 Oct 2020 Candidate Forum-Legislative District 49 and County Charter Review Commission District 1 (LWV-Clark County)
30 Sep 2020 Candidate Forum-Legislative Districts 17 and 18 (LWV-Clark County)
30 Sep 2020 LD 17: State Senator and Representative, Pos. 1; LD 18: State Senator and Representatives, Pos. 1 and 2 (LWVCC)
30 Sep 2020 Spokane County Commissioner Dist 1 LWVSA Candidate Forum
29 Sep 2020 Candidate Forum - Pierce County Council Districts 4 & 6
28 Sep 2020 WA Legislative Dist 3 Position 2 2020 LWVSA Candidate Forum
24 Sep 2020 WA Legislative Dist 3 Senate 2020 LWVSA Candidate Forum
23 Sep 2020 Klickitat County Commissioner, District 3 (Jim Sizemore and Dan Christopher)
23 Sep 2020 WA Legislative Dist 4 Position 2 2020 LWVSA Candidate Forum
22 Sep 2020 Klickitat County Commissioner, District 1 (Joanna Turner and Jacob Anderson)
22 Sep 2020 Legislative District 26
22 Sep 2020 Homage Candidate's Forum (LWVSnoho)
21 Sep 2020 25th Legislative District
21 Sep 2020 Spokane County Commissioner Dist 2 LWVSA Candidate Forum
15 Sep 2020 LD14 state rep, position 2 (Gina Mosbrucker and Devin Kuh)
15 Sep 2020 LD14 state rep, position 1 (Chris Corry and Tracy Rushing)
14 Sep 2020 39th Legislative District Candidate Forum
30 Jul 2020 Legislative District 24 Position 2 Forum
23 Jul 2020 Legislative District 24 Position 1 Forum
17 Jul 2020 Whatcom Superior Court, Judge Position 4 (LWVBWC)
17 Jul 2020 Whatcom Superior Court, Judge Position 2 (LWVBWC)
17 Jul 2020 US Congressional Representative, District 2
17 Jul 2020 US Congressional Representative, Dist 1 (LWVSC & LWVBWC)
16 Jul 2020 Zoom Forum for 26th District, Pos. 2 (LWVK)
16 Jul 2020 PUD District 2 Candidate Forum
16 Jul 2020 Zoom Forum for 26th District, Pos. 1
15 Jul 2020 Zoom Forum for Kitsap County Commissioner, District 2
14 Jul 2020 Snohomish County Council District 4 Candidates Forum
13 Jul 2020 Zoom Forum - 23rd LD House Pos. 1 (LWVK)
13 Jul 2020 Zoom Forum - 23rd LD House Pos. 1 (LWVK)
13 Jul 2020 Candidate Forum: 44th Legislative District Position 2
13 Jul 2020 Candidate Forum for Kittitas PUD Commissioner
12 Jul 2020 Candidate Forum Kittitas County Sheriff
11 Jul 2020 Candidate Forum for Congressional District 8
11 Jul 2020 Candidate Forum for Legislative District 13 Position 1
11 Jul 2020 Kittitas County Commissioner 2 District 2
11 Jul 2020 Kittitas County Commissioner 1 District 1
23 Jun 2020 Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners District 2
23 Oct 2019 Candidate Forum (LWV-Clark)
16 Oct 2019 Candidate Forum (LWV-Clark)
09 Oct 2019 Candidate Forum (LWV-Clark)
20 Oct 2018 U.S. Senate Debate with Maria Cantwell (D) and Susan Hutchison (R)
08 Oct 2018 U.S. Senate Debate with Maria Cantwell (D) and Susan Hutchison (R)
04 Oct 2018 LWVSKC: Ballot Issues forum
14 Jul 2016 OSPI Candidate Forum
12 Jul 2016 Lt. Gov Candidate Forum
11 Jul 2016 Commissioner of Public Lands Candidate Forum
17 Jun 2016 OSPI Candidate Forum
02 Jun 2016 OSPI Candidate Forum
25 May 2016 OSPI Candidate Forum

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