Seattle – The League of Women Voters of Washington president, Mary Coltrane, jointly with the League of Women Voters of Clark County president, Nancy Halvorson, released the following statement condemning the interference with a ballot box in Vancouver, WA:

"The League of Women Voters calls on leadership of the state political parties, the Clark County political parties and Clark County candidates to condemn the outrageous attack on a ballot box at Fisher’s Landing in Vancouver this morning. This is an attack on democracy. All who support democracy must take a stand against this attempt to hinder voters’ sacred right to be heard at the ballot box. Political leadership in Clark County and across the state should likewise declare their support for the auditors and election officials who carry out their work in support of democracy, especially in these challenging times.

"The League of Women Voters reminds everyone of the systems that are in place to protect and track their ballots. This includes the Clark County Auditor’s Office response to the assault on the Fisher’s Landing ballot drop box. And voters can visit VoteWA.gov to track their ballot as it moves through the ballot processing system.

"Voters should reach out to their county auditors and election officials with any questions or concerns. With observers in county election offices, including Clark, the League can attest to the care and professionalism election workers bring to this most important task of democracy.

"Voters can submit their ballots via postage-free mail, secure official ballot drop boxes, and in-person voter centers. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 5th.