Tag Archives: vote

VIDEO: KREM TV: A proposed bill would make voting mandatory in Washington state, featuring Sen. Mike Padden

By tracyellis | Published on February 13, 2023

Sen. Mike Padden opposes a bill in the legislature that says if you’re registered to vote, you’d be required to return your ballot.

Forcing people to vote

By tracyellis | Published on February 10, 2023

You would be required to vote in every major election under a bill progressing through the Washington State Legislature.

The measure cleared the Senate State Government and Elections Committee and could be headed to the Senate floor for a vote.

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SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

By tracyellis | Published on February 03, 2023

Senator Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about a Democrat bill that would require that you vote.

AUDIO: Justice ignored as Senate passes bill giving felons the vote, Wilson says

By tracyellis | Published on March 25, 2021

A bill giving convicted felons the right to vote before they have completed their sentences scorns crime victims and rejects the notion of justice according to a Republican state Senator.

Tracy Ellis has more on the legislation that’s now headed to the governor’s desk.

Two State Senate Republican Leaders on Centennial Anniversary of Women Being Allowed to Vote

By tracyellis | Published on January 27, 2020

August 26^th is the 100^th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.

State Senate Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short and Senate Caucus Vice Chair Judy Warnick share their thoughts.

Click here for more information on our state’s celebration.

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

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