One week until Election Day — it’s not too late to register

The United States general election is just one week away. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, is Election Day, when ballots across the country are cast and counted.

If you haven’t already registered to vote, today is the last day to do so by mail in Washington state. To register, visit VoteWA.gov. You can also confirm your information online if you’re already registered.

Idaho is a vote-in-person state. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot has passed, so be sure to vote in person at your designated polling place if you have not already voted by mail. You may register and vote in person on Election Day. For more information or to confirm your voter registration details, visit the Idaho Votes website.

Make your voting plan today

With one week to go, now is a great time to make a plan to vote. The state of Washington is a mail-in ballot state, which means your ballot is automatically mailed to you to fill out and return by Election Day. To receive a ballot, you must be registered to vote.

Remember: Your ballot must either be postmarked no later than Election Day or returned to a ballot drop box by 8pm on Election Day. If you’re mailing your ballot this week, be mindful of mailbox collection times or use an official ballot drop box. A late postmark could disqualify your ballot.

If you need to vote in person, voting centers are open during business hours now through 8pm on Election Day. You can also register to vote in person at voting centers if you miss today’s deadline to do so online.

For more information, including links and resources to help you register, visit the Washington state Secretary of State’s Elections website. You can locate your nearest voting center by visiting VoteWA.gov or contacting your county’s elections department.

If you live in Idaho, be sure to find your designated polling location.

Importance of voting

MultiCare’s mission — partnering for healing and a healthy future — supports active citizenship and civic participation. Dedication to the health of our communities inspires MultiCare team members to register and vote in special, primary and general elections.

Each year, Congress and our state legislature discuss and debate issues of critical importance to each of us and the communities we serve. Participating in elections is one way to make our voices heard on issues that impact the health and well-being of our communities.