League of Women Voters preparing Voters Guide
The League of Women Voters of Washington County is advising that those who want to participate in the Nov. 8 election must be registered 30 days before. The last day to register is Oct. 11.
The group is preparing its nonpartisan Voters Guide for the election. The guide will be available in Washington County papers the week of Oct. 31 and will include information directly from candidates. The guide will also be on-line at http://washingtoncountypalwv.org for voters to check at their convenience.
The LWV of Washington County has set the following policy for inclusion of candidates in the Voters Guide and other voter service activities. All candidates already on the ballot for the offices mentioned above will be included. Letters are going out to these candidates. Write-in candidates will be included if they give the league written notification by Monday describing how they meet two or more of the following criteria: public or media announcement of candidacy; existence of a campaign committee; evidence of fundraising or planned activity for campaign; appeal to a broad segment of the electorate; or evidence of significant voter interest and support.
The burden of proof for meeting these criteria rests with the candidate. If candidates are accepted for inclusion in the Voters Guide, they will also be included in any other LWV voter service activities for their office.
Candidates planning write-in campaigns may apply for inclusion by contacting Judy Hughes at jh0709@comcast.net or 724-745-3111 before the deadline.
For those voters who are unable to go their polling place on Nov. 8, absentee ballots may be requested. Enough time must be allowed for the election office to process the application, send the ballot, and receive it back from the voter. The completed absentee ballot application must be in by Nov. 1. Voted ballot must be returned to the election office by 5 p.m. Nov. 4.
To request a voter registration form or absentee ballot application, contact the Washington County Election Office at 724-228-6750. Forms are also available in some libraries.