Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington

2009 was a banner election year for progressives and for reproductive health and rights in Washington.

Up and down the ballot, with your help donating countless volunteer hours, making phone calls and giving your gifts of support, Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington was able to make a significant impact...resulting in wins in EVERY SINGLE race we worked on!

Here’s a snapshot of how the health and rights of women and families were protected in 2009:

Approve Referendum 71
While the results are still to be finalized, Approve Referendum 71 is leading 51% to 49%. By approving this referendum, Washington State stood on the side of justice and equality. Our whole team across the state cared deeply about protecting all of Washington's women and families.

No on 1033
Washington just said NO to Tim Eyman’s disastrous scheme, by a margin of 55% to 44%! Initiative 1033 was soundly defeated, meaning local and county governments will be able to continue providing vital safety net services - including family planning and reproductive health care.

Dow Constantine for King County Executive
We kept repeating it, and women voters in King County got the message: Susan Hutchison is a right-wing, anti-choice conservative whose priorities don’t fit the values of King County voters.

This race was about protecting reproductive health services for low income women who depend on family planning clinics. But, it was also about stopping Susan Hutchison in her tracks. Dow won big: 58% to 42%!

Julie Anderson for Pierce County Auditor
We are committed to electing people to office who will defend people’s right to access a full range of basic, reproductive health care. We believe it’s important to have an auditor who believes in these core principles counting the votes - especially in Pierce County, where statewide elections that impact reproductive rights hang in the balance. Congratulations to Julie Anderson, a former colleague of ours at Planned Parenthood Votes!, who won over anti-choice former state legislator Jan Shabro 49% to 41%!

Mike O’Brien for Seattle City Council, Position 8
The city of Seattle partially funds Seattle King County Public Health, a department that provides family planning and abortion referral services to low income women. We at Planned Parenthood depend on local city police for rapid response to protect the health and safety of patients and staff, and enforce sign, trespassing and other local ordinances.

We are thrilled that 100% pro choice city council candidate Mike O’Brien won handily over Robert Rosencrantz, 57% to 43%.

To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:

A citizen of the United States

A legal resident of Washington State

At least 18 years old by election day

You may not register to vote if you are:

Presently denied your civil rights due to a felony conviction.

Judicially declared mentally incompetent and ineligible to vote.

If you meet the above criteria you can register by completing and mailing in a voter registration form. Download the form in the language of your choice here.

For more information on elections and voting, click here.

Click here for more information about Voter Registration, Rights and Responsibilities.

If you register by mail and do not have a Washington State driver's license, Washington State ID card, or a Social Security number, you will be required to provide one of the following items when you cast your ballot.

Valid photo ID

Valid tribal ID of a federally recognized Indian tribe in Washington State

Copy of a current utility bill

Current bank statement

Copy of a current government check

Copy of a current paycheck

A government document that shows both your name and address

If you do not provide one of the above items either before or at the time of voting, your ballot will not be counted.

Poll Hours

All counties in Washington State are vote by mail.

Where Do I Vote?

Click here for a map of regional voting centers where you can drop your ballot.