League of Women Voters of Benton & Franklin Counties, Washington

10/24/2026

A ballot posted in your local mailbox is picked up and transferred to your local post office and then trucked to Spokane to be sorted and postmarked. Use a DROPBOX instead.

🚨 USPS changes = ballots may not be postmarked on the same day they are mailed. And ONLY ballots that are postmarked by Election Day are counted.

We recommend using a secure ballot drop box to return your ballot, but if you need to mail your ballot, mail it ASAP -- and definitely by Oct. 27 (the recommended date by USPS). After Oct. 27 we recommend that you hand it directly to a postal clerk and request a postmark at the counter.

Ballot drop boxes are open until 8 pm on Election Day (Nov. 3). Find ballot drop boxes ➡️ https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/drop-box-and-voting-center-locations

Image description: The "Jim Pointing to the Whiteboard" meme, which features TV character Jim Halpert with a whiteboard. The top frame shows Jim pointing at a whiteboard that reads: "Ballots can't just be mailed on Election Day." And the bottom he is sitting next to a whiteboard that reads: "The must be postmarked by Election Day."

10/23/2026

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10/22/2026

The most common reason ballots are challenged is because the signature on the ballot doesn't match the signature on file for the voter.

When a ballot is challenged, voters will be contacted by their local elections office with instructions on how to 'cure' their ballot. Ballots that are 'cured' will be counted. Most ballots that need 'curing' are from voters younger than 35 because they have less consistent signatures.

Ballot signature tips:

✅ Make sure it matches what's on file for you. It doesn't have to be written in cursive, nicely, or even legibly. If you have a "chicken scratch" signature, that's okay!

✅ Registered online? Your signature on file comes from the Dept. of Licensing -- so your signature should match what is on your driver's license.

Image description: Purple background with darker purple and yellow details. Image text is pulled from above post text. Below the text is a photo of a sample WA Enhanced Driver License. It demonstrates where the signature is on the license -- under the larger photo on the left of the license.

10/22/2026

19/21/26 Table Talk with Gabriel Portugal, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

10/21/2026

Despite its name, the League is for everyone!

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. For more information: League of Women Voters of Washington - Home

10/21/2026

Reminder: Gabriel Portugal will be leading a LWV-BF Table Talk this evening at 6 pm (5 pm for dinner) at Fiesta Restaurant in Pasco, WA. Mr Portugal is National Vice President for the Northwest for the League of United Latin American Citizens .

A retired educator and community activist based in Washington state, he served two terms on the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs and was named "Activist of the Month" by the League of Education Voters.

LULAC is the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy, community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide, LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity (www.lulac.org/).