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A vital part of our democracy is elections. Elections officials adhere to strict rules in every state to ensure integrity in all voting processes. Yet, misinformation campaigns have begun to undermine confidence in our elections.
FACTS ABOUT ELECTIONS in washington state
During the 2020 election, and every election since then, the Office of the Secretary of State received many inquiries about election security. To address concerns expressed by the public, the League of Women Voters of Washington, in collaboration with Leagues across the state, has created 34 Facts About Elections. Here are two of those facts.
- Our elections are safe, and your vote is secure. According to a Brennan Center for Justice report, an American is more likely to “be struck by lightning” than be impersonated at the polls. America’s elections are among the safest and most secure worldwide.
- Every American citizen in Washington state of voting age can register to vote. Each voter registration is checked to be sure that person is who they say they are, even if they share the same name with another person. A birthdate and either a Washington state ID or a Social Security number are required to register. One person, one registration, one vote. Always.
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