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Vote against climate change this November
Published On 10/17/2024
Candidates running for Washington’s 17th Legislative District, Position 2 seat were recently asked by a League of Women Voters of Clark County moderator about their views on efforts to repeal the state’s landmark 2021 Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
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In Our View: Wylie right choice for 49th District, Position 1
Published On 10/10/2024
The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends that Wylie be reelected in November.
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Local View: Safe, accurate elections
Published On 7/13/2024
County elections deploy tight security, League of Women Voters says
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Press Releases

League of Women Voters Statement on 2024 Election Results
Published On 11/6/2024
The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results
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League of Women Voters Condemns Attack on Ballot Box
Published On 10/28/2024
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
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League of Women Voters of the United States Condemns the Burning of USPS Ballot Boxes
Published On 10/28/2024
The League of Women Voters of the United States condemns, in the strongest terms, the intentional burning of USPS ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona
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LWV Cancels Oct. 10 Debate
Published On 9/11/2024
The scheduled debate between 3rd Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and challenger Joe Kent was canceled Wednesday after Kent declined the invitation.
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Kent, Perez invited to Oct. 10 LWV debate
Published On 8/30/2024
The League of Women Voters has invited 3rd Congressional District candidates Joe Kent and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to a debate on Oct. 10 at Clark College.
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Candidate Interviews
Published On 7/22/2024
League of Women Voters Interviews Candidates for 3rd Congressional District
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Local News Stories

First election results show extremely close races...
Published On 11/5/2024
for 17th Legislative District, Clark County Council seats;
Washougal Mayor David Stuebe trailing Democratic candidate Terri Niles by 304 votes in bid for state legislature
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Washougal mayor defends social media post
Published On 11/4/2024
David Stuebe, a Republican candidate running for the 17th Legislative District's Position 2 seat, claims people who have reacted negatively to his Oct. 31 Facebook post are involved in 'plot, smear campaign' against him
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‘Pet a Goat — Register to Vote’
Published On 11/2/2024
Clark County auditor is expecting 85% election turnout in a year of turmoil. Also story & photos of the WSUV Goats for Votes event!
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Clark County Council candidates share views
Published On 10/31/2024
District 4 hopefuls Matt Little and Joe Zimmerman talk land-use, fireworks, homelessness at candidate forum
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17th District candidates face off at Camas forum
Published On 10/17/2024
Terri Niles, David Stuebe vying for open state legislature seat
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Is it time for change in 49th Legislative District? Newcomers challenge 3 incumbents
Published On 10/9/2024
Health care, child care, Climate Commitment Act, education among hot topics for 49th District candidates
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Local state candidates discuss education, Climate Commitment Act
Published On 10/7/2024
District 18 state Rep. Position 1 candidates discuss local issues at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County on Oct. 5 at the Camas Public Library.
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Clark County Council District 4 candidates discuss Growth Management Act, railroad
Published On 10/7/2024
Clark County Council District 4 candidates Joe Zimmerman (left) and Matt Little discussed the County’s growth plan and its railroad during the Oct. 1 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26.
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State noncompliance, railroad addressed by County Council District 3 candidates
Published On 10/7/2024
Clark County Council District 3 candidates Chuck Keplar and Wil Fuentes shared their views on the county's use of the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad and the impact of state noncompliance, which resulted in the loss of $6.4 million in state funds.
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Clark Public Utilities Commissioner candidates discuss rate hikes, nuclear energy
Published On 10/7/2024
Clark Public Utilities Commissioner Position 1 candidates Sherry Erikson and James Oneil discussed rate hikes and nuclear energy during the Oct. 1 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26.
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Stuebe, Niles to speak at candidate forum in Camas
Published On 10/3/2024
17th District rivals will meet at Camas library, Saturday, Oct. 5
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Candidates for Clark Public Utilities commissioner say they want to keep customers’ rates low
Published On 10/2/2024
Erickson, Oneil vie for District 1 seat that covers north county
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League of Women Voters changes schedule for upcoming candidate forums
Published On 9/30/2024
The League of Women Voters of Clark County announced a schedule change for candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
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League of Women Voters cancels tonight’s forum after Benton says he cannot attend
Published On 9/30/2024
The Columbian published our press release
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League of Women Voters issues revised candidate forum schedule
Published On 9/27/2024
Article in The Columbian with our revised candidate forum schedule
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League of Women Voters issues updated schedule for general election candidate forums
Published On 9/26/2024
Candidates in three races have notified the League that they cannot attend the forums
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League of Women Voters hosting general election candidate forums
Published On 9/23/2024
Candidates in Clark County races will participate in local forums ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
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League of Women Voters cancels Oct. 10 debate after Kent declines to participate
Published On 9/16/2024
The scheduled debate between Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and challenger Joe Kent was canceled Sept. 11 after Kent declined the invitation.
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League of Women Voters sets candidate forums ahead of Nov. 5 general election
Published On 9/16/2024
Press Release covered by The Columbian
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Kent declines invitation to Oct. 10 League of Women Voters debate
Published On 9/13/2024
‘No-empty chair’ policy means event won’t take place
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League of Women Voters partners with Evergreen parent group to raise the bar on communication
Published On 9/5/2024
Groups seek to alleviate communication barriers between parents and school districts on critical topics
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Joe Kent set to face off in October debate on KATU
Published On 8/28/2024
Republican dropped out of Aug. 25 forum, citing ‘scheduling error’
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3rd Congressional District Candidates Sound Off
Published On 8/1/2024
Summary of the candidate interviews
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League of Women Voters interviews candidates for 3rd Congressional District
Published On 7/22/2024
"The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Clark County has conducted video interviews with candidates for the 3rd Congressional District."
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Candidates for WA commissioner of public lands make their case to voters
Published On 7/19/2024
"Candidates vying to be Washington state’s next commissioner of public lands presented their visions for the office at a Thursday League of Women Voters-sponsored forum at Clark College in Vancouver."
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Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
Published On 7/19/2024
"The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to educate voters prior to the Aug. 6 primary election. "
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From the Newsroom: We’re in League with this group
Published On 7/13/2024
Discussion of the LWV 2022 Washington state report, "The Decline of Local News and its Impact on Democracy"
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ELECTION 2024: 17th Legislative District candidates face off
Published On 7/11/2024
Forum written up in the Camas-Washougal Post-Record
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League of Women Voters sets forum for lands commissioner candidates
Published On 7/10/2024
LWVWA press release written up.
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The League of Women Voters hosting Commissioner of Public Lands candidate forum
Published On 7/8/2024
Story about the forum based on the LWVWA news release
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Three vie to fill Ann Rivers’ 18th Legislative District Senate seat
Published On 7/5/2024
July 4th article about Candidate Forum for the 18th Legislative District Senate Seat.
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Rep. Monica Stonier faces two Republican challengers for 49th Legislative District, House Position 2
Published On 7/5/2024
July 5th article about Candidate Forum for 49th Legislative District, House Position 2
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League of Women Voters backing local news
Published On 7/3/2024
Dee Anne Finken is quoted in this news roundup discussing the League's policy position supporting local journalism.
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Three vie to fill 17th Legislative District seat being vacated by Rep. Paul Harris
Published On 6/29/2024
News about the 17th Legislative District
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Candidate Forums published
Published On 6/19/2024
Dylan Jefferies, Columbian staff writer, wrote about the candidate forums we have set up in June & July.
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Proposed Clark County initiative to reform the county’s elections process
Published On 5/14/2024
The board made a statement that was part of this story by Dylan Jefferies, Columbian staff writer.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/14/clark-county-election-security-petition-nears-signature-gathering-deadline/
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