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Washington State Democrats
Dwight Pelz, Chair
PCOhandbook
Washington State Democratic Party Precinct Committee Offi cer Handbook
Dear Precinct Committee Offi cer,
As a PCO you are the foundation of the Democratic Party, the organizing base of
all our activities. The structure of the Party rests upon your shoulders.
By stepping forward to organize your precinct, you have made the most important
commitment a Democrat can make. You have taken responsibility for delivering each and every
Democratic vote in your precinct on Election Day. It is an important responsibility and I thank you for
undertaking it.
This Handbook was written to assist you in your role as a PCO. It will answer many of your questions
about the structure of the Party organization, the duties and responsibilities of being a PCO, and the best
way to utilize available resources in order to effectively mobilize your precinct. Taking the time to read this
Handbook and using it as a reference during your time as a PCO will help elect Democrats at the local,
state, and national level.
Getting the crucial Democratic vote in your precinct begins long before Election Day. It requires
planning and preparation. You have to get to know your neighbors and determine whether they are
Democrats, Republicans, or Independents. You also need to educate the undecided or “swing” voters about
the Democratic candidates and the Democratic message and register any Democrats in your precinct who
are not currently registered. Your neighbors will also turn to you for information and insight on political
issues.
Another important aspect of serving as a PCO is being an active participant in your local Democratic
Party organization. Local Party organizations are a great resource for materials and ideas that will make you
a more effective PCO. They also serve to coordinate Democratic efforts in Legislative Districts and Counties
across the state. As a PCO you are eligible to stand for election as a Party offi cer in these organizations.
Just as your local Party organization is there for you, you need to be there for it. It is your responsibility to
attend local Democratic Party meetings and help your Party and Democratic Candidates raise money and
fi nd volunteers.
This Handbook will help you fulfi ll your responsibilities as a PCO and assist you in becoming an active
and effective member of your local Party organization. Your efforts will increase the Democratic vote and
help Democratic candidates statewide.
Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dwight Pelz, Chair
Washington State Democratic Party Precinct Committee Offi cer Handbook
Table of Contents
Structure of the Democratic Party
Overview ................................................................................................................................................1
Precincts and PCOs .................................................................................................................................1
Legislative District and County Organizations ........................................................................................2
Washington State Democratic Central Committee ..................................................................................2
Democratic National Committee ............................................................................................................3
The Caucus and Convention Cycle ................................................................................................4
Being a Precinct Committee Offi cer
Your Responsibilities ..........................................................................................................................5
Basic Responsibilities ...............................................................................................................................5
Additional Responsibilities ......................................................................................................................5
Using Walking Lists .................................................................................................................................6
What To Do at the Door .........................................................................................................................6
At the Door - Important Tips ..................................................................................................................7
What Decides a Likely Party ...................................................................................................................7
More Tips ...............................................................................................................................................8
Make Sure To Follow Up .........................................................................................................................8
Canvass by Phone ....................................................................................................................................8
Locked Buildings .....................................................................................................................................9
Beyond the Precinct
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) ..............................................................................................................10
GOTV and Your Precinct ......................................................................................................................10
GOTV Phone Calls ...............................................................................................................................10
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The State Party and You: The Years of the Grassroots
Affi liated Groups ...............................................................................................................................11
Grassroots Democrats ............................................................................................................................11
Young Democrats ..................................................................................................................................12
Technology
The Online Voterfi le .........................................................................................................................13
What Is The Voterfi le? ...........................................................................................................................13
How To Use the Voterfi le ......................................................................................................................13
How To Enter Data ...............................................................................................................................14
Online Resources ...............................................................................................................................14
The Washington State Democrats Web Site...........................................................................................14
The Washington State Democrats Online Community .........................................................................15
Social Networking .................................................................................................................................15
Sample Walking List .........................................................................................................................16
Volunteer Signup...................................................................................................................................17
County Auditors & Elections Departments .................................................................................18
Appendix
Congressional District Map ...................................................................................................................22
Legislative District Map ........................................................................................................................24
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There are just over 6 million people in Washington, and roughly 3.8 million of these individuals are registered
voters. The Democratic Party identifi es each of these individuals by the precinct, legislative district and county in
which they live. The Democratic organizations at each of these levels make up the structure of the Democratic Party.
Precincts and PCOs
The base unit of organization for the Democratic Party is the precinct. A precinct may contain several blocks in
an urban area or consist of a group of houses near one another in a more rural setting. There are roughly 6,600
precincts in the State of Washington.
The average number of registered voters in a precinct in Washington is 511, but most precincts range from 300 to
800 voters. There are 55 to 220 precincts and 49,000 to 86,000 registered voters in a legislative district.
The responsible Party offi cial at the precinct level is the Precinct Committee Offi cer (PCO). There are two
types of PCOs: Elected PCOs and Appointed PCOs.
• Elected PCOs are voted into offi ce during the primary election in even-numbered election years to serve
two-year terms.
• If no PCO is elected in a particular precinct, then a PCO can be appointed to serve in that precinct. For
more information about the requirements for becoming an appointed PCO, contact the Chair of your
county or legislative district organization.
Precinct
Legislative
District
Organization
WSDCC
DNC
County
Organization
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Structure of the Democratic Party
Overview
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Legislative District and County Organizations
There are 49 legislative districts and 39 counties in Washington. Each is represented by a Democratic Party
organization, which has the following characteristics:
• MEMBERS. Each legislative district and county organization is composed of elected and appointed PCOs
in addition to other active democrats and members of the community.
• ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Reorganization meetings, which occur in December or January after the
general election in even-numbered years, are where PCOs elect their local party leadership. Only precinct
committee offi cers elected during the primary election in an even number year are allowed to vote at
county and legislative district reorganization meetings for Chair, Vice Chair, State Committeewoman, State
Committeeman, and any representative the organization is authorized to send to other Party organizations,
and on the adoption or amendment of bylaws. Both elected and appointed PCOs are eligible to vote to fi ll
vacancies that occur in Party offi ces before the next reorganization meeting. The election of other offi cers is
dictated by the local Party organization’s charter and bylaws.
• MEETINGS. Most legislative district organizations hold monthly meetings. Most county organizations
hold quarterly meetings, although the executive board often meets monthly. These meetings are scheduled
for the purpose of sharing information about Party matters, current events and candidates. Offi cial “calls” to
these meetings are dictated by the bylaws of the organization but are often contained in a monthly newsletter
published by the Party organization.
• RESPONSIBILITIES. Legislative district and county organizations are responsible for supporting and
recruiting PCOs and recruiting and training volunteers for campaigns for the State House and State
Senate. They also raise funds to help fi nance these campaigns. One of the most important functions of the
Party organization is to fi ll vacancies on the Party ticket (see “The Role of the PCO in Filling Legislative
Vacancies” on page 3).
Washington State Democratic Central Committee
The Washington State Democratic Central Committee (WSDCC) is the state-wide Democratic Party organization.
The WSDCC consists of one male and one female State Committee Member from each county and legislative
district organization. The WSDCC is presided over by a Chair and other offi cers who are elected by the State
Committee Members at its reorganization meeting, held in odd-numbered years during the last weekend of January.
The WSDCC sets the tone for the Democratic Party in the State of Washington. It assists county and legislative
district organizations in supporting, recruiting, training, and fi nancing campaigns for state, legislative district and
county offi ce. It also takes the lead in recruiting and assisting Democratic candidates for federal and statewide offi ce.
The offi ces of the WSDCC are located at 615 2nd Ave., Suite 580 in Seattle, WA 98104. You can call them at
(206) 583-0664 or send mail to PO Box 4027, Seattle, WA 98104. For more information, go to http://www.wa-
democrats.org.
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Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the national Democratic Party organization. The DNC is
composed of members elected from each state. Two men and two women from Washington are elected to serve
four-year terms as DNC members by the WSDCC at the January meeting in Presidential election years. The State
Party Chair and Vice Chair are also members of the DNC. The DNC is presided over by a Chair and other offi cers
elected by its members.
The DNC takes the lead in setting the Democratic agenda for the nation. They support the President when he or
she is a Democrat and lead the opposition when Republicans control the White House.
You can call them at (202) 863-8000 or send mail to 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. For more
information, go to http://www.democrats.org.
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The Role of the PCO in Filling Legislative Vacancies
Each PCO is a member of the legislative district and county organization and is empowered by
the State Constitution to do the following:
4 The county organization nominates people for appointment to partisan county offi ces
and legislative offi ces in districts entirely within the county if an incumbent of the Party
resigns.
4 For legislative districts containing
parts of two or more counties,
the PCOs from that district can
nominate people for appointment
to legislative offi ces if any
incumbent of the Party resigns.
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CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT CAUCUS
Caucus and Convention Cycle
Caucuses and conventions are held in even-numbered years. The diagram shows the structure of the caucus and convention
cycle. Congressional District Caucuses and the National Convention are held only in presidential election years. During
presidential election years, delegates are selected based on their presidential candidate preference.
At the caucuses and conventions, the following occurs:
• PRECINCT CAUCUS. Local Party organizations hold precinct caucuses, where attendees select delegates. They
must be held in wheelchair-accessible locations. Therefore, most precinct caucuses are held in appointed locations,
rather than in private homes.
• COUNTY CONVENTION. Delegates from the precinct caucuses discuss local issues and candidates, adopt a
county platform and pass resolutions, which are submitted to the Platform Committee of the state convention.
• LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT CAUCUS. Delegates from the precinct caucuses elect delegates to the state
convention, adopt a legislative district platform and pass resolutions, which are submitted to the Platform Committee
of the state convention. In presidential election years, the delegates they elect are also delegates to the congressional
district caucuses.
• CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CAUCUS. In presidential election years only, delegates from the legislative
district caucuses elect delegates to the national convention. Each congressional district will elect three to seven
delegates to the national convention based on prior democratic performance in that district.
• STATE CONVENTION. Delegates from the legislative district caucuses discuss and vote on a State Party
Platform, vote on resolutions submitted from county conventions and legislative district caucuses, and make
decisions regarding Party governance. In presidential election years, they elect additional delegates to the
national convention.
• NATIONAL CONVENTION. In presidential election years, the DNC holds a convention to adopt a platform
and nominate a Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidate. It also conducts other Party business, such as adopting
resolutions.
Structure of the Democratic Party
NATIONAL CONVENTION
STATE CONVENTION
LEGISLATIVE
DISTRICT CAUCUS
PRECINCT CAUCUS
COUNTY
CONVENTION
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Your Responsibilities
As a PCO, you are the foundation of the Democratic Party. The structure of the Party rests on your shoulders. It is
important that you take the job of being a PCO seriously.
PCOs do their job best if they are the peers and neighbors of the people they represent. If you move from the
precinct in which you are a PCO, contact the Chair of your legislative district or county organization and submit
a letter of resignation so that a resident of the precinct can be appointed to serve as the PCO for that precinct. The
new PCO should be someone that you have identifi ed as a potential leader of the Party.
Basic Responsibilities
PCOs have the following basic responsibilities:
• Canvass or telephone your precinct in coordination with election strategy at least once a year.
• Coordinate with campaigns in educating voters and generating interest in the election on behalf of
candidates and ballot measures.
• Attend the legislative district and county organization meetings. Each legislative district and county
organization specifi es the duties and responsibilities they expect of you.
Additional Responsibilities
The following additional duties and responsibilities are commonly assigned to PCOs:
• Obtain a list of registered voters in your precinct from your legislative district or county organization, called
a walking list. Speak to your Chair about obtaining an online Voterfi le account (see “The Online Voterfi le”
on page 13).
• Deliver campaign materials to voters.
• Make sure Democratic voters are registered and that infrequent voters vote.
• Canvass your precinct during elections to make sure that Democratic voters in your precinct have voted.
• Maintain, update and provide a copy of the contact and registration information for registered voters in
your precinct. Useful information includes telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, age, ethnicity and issues
important to the voter.
• Keep informed on current issues and candidates.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the Party Platform. The State Party Platform is available at
http://www.wa-democrats.org.
• Chair your precinct caucus (see “The Caucus and Convention Cycle” on page 4).
• Help fi ll vacancies (see “The Role of the PCO in Filling Legislative Vacancies” on page 3).
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Using Walking Lists
You should have a fi rm grasp of all that is included in your walking list. A sample walking list can be found on page
16. Your walking list contains valuable and interesting information. The header has your county, your precinct
name, precinct number and what is on that page of the walk list (street name, and odd or even if applicable).
The names and addresses of the registered voters in your precinct are listed. They are usually grouped by street and
listed by household in order to make it easier for you to walk your precinct. The following fi elds are available for
each voter:
• Age: The age of the voter.
• Sex: Sex or gender of the voter.
• Party: The likely party for the voter (see “Likely Party” section next page)
• VH-G, VH-P: Indicates how many recent elections the individual has voted in. “G” stands for even-year
general elections, and “P” stands for even-year primary elections. These columns will help you identify
infrequent voters. You can make a big difference in an election if you get infrequent voters to vote.
• Reg Date: The date the voter registered.
• Phone: The voter’s telephone number.
REMEMBER
If there is a fi eld that is blank on your walking list, make an effort to fi nd the missing information. Take note if
voters have moved into or out of your precinct or if voters have passed away. Report the updated information to
your legislative district and county organization and in vote builder so that they can keep track of the changes.
This information is crucial to Democratic success on Election Day. As a PCO, you can best ensure that the data is
accurate and up to date!
What To Do at the Door
Hopefully you’ve planned your fi rst walk of your precinct well in advance of Election Day. The job of a PCO is far
too important to leave to the last minute. Give yourself plenty of time to get to know your precinct and the voters
living there. It’s also important that the voters get to know you. A good step in this process is to establish yourself
as a neighbor. This helps put people at ease and opens the door to further conversation. Start with something like,
“Hi, I’m Ben Fitch, and I live on 11th Ave. I’m the Democratic Precinct Committee Offi cer elected/appointed to
represent our precinct. Is Jennifer Blackwood here?” (Be sure to ask for the voter by name.)
Gather information by asking the voter basic questions. This will help break the ice and get the conversation
fl owing. These questions should be based upon the information you already have about them on your walking list or
from previous conversations. Keep the conversation light and avoid arguments.
Below are a few examples of opening questions for different types of voters:
• Unknown and No Data voters. “I’m talking with neighbors in out precinct to fi nd out a little more about
their politics. Do you consider yourself a Democrat, Republican, or Independent?”
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• Independent voters. If the person seems uninterested or unwilling to label themselves politically, try to
engage them in a conversation about issues. You can begin by asking, “What issues generally motivate you to
support or oppose a candidate for offi ce?”
• Leaning voters (LD or LR). Ask them the same basic questions you would ask unknown voters to learn
more about their preferences.
• Democrats (SD or LD). Talk to them more about the Democratic Party to get an idea if they would be
interested in any of the following:
4 Joining the local Party organization
4 Putting a sign in their yard for a Democratic candidate
4 Making a contribution to the Party or a Democratic candidate
• Republicans (SR). Confi rm that they are Republicans before writing off these voters and not going
to their doors.
At the Door – Important Tips
• Leave materials at someone’s door if they are not home. Never leave materials in the mailbox. Doing this
is against the law.
• Avoid doorbelling during the dinner hour, before 10am, after 9pm and after dark.
• Some PCOs like to campaign. This is fi ne, but some prefer to let the literature do the campaigning.
• Be courteous, fl exible and brief.
• If someone asks you a question, don’t be afraid to say that you don’t know the answer. Try to fi nd the answer
for them and make sure to follow up on this commitment.
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WHAT DECIDES A LIKELY PARTY
On your walking list “Likely Party” is a designation of how we think a voter will vote
SD – Strong Democrat. An individual who has been identifi ed as a Democrat in multiple races.
LD – Likely Democrat. An individual who has been identifi ed as a Democrat but not as often as an
SD or not 100% of the time as a Democrat.
ID, I, IR – Independent Democrat, Independent, Independent Republican. An individual who has been
identifi ed as an independent or as a Democrat in some races and Republican in others.
LR – Likely Republican. An individual who mirrors the LD except as a Republican.
SR – Strong Republican. An individual who has been identifi ed as a Republican in multiple races.
U – Unknown. An individual who has been canvassed but not often enough to determine a likely party.
ND – No Data. An individual who we have not identifi ed the likely party of at all.
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More Tips
This section contains tips that you should remember when you approach your neighbors for the fi rst time and as
you develop your relationship with them.
Make Sure To Follow Up
The key to success is letting the voter know that you are there for them. Plan to follow up with them in the future.
There are several ways you can do this successfully:
• Follow up with your County Auditor or your Voterfi le coordinator to check on changes in voting status (see
contact information for County Auditors on page 18). Make sure that anyone who says that they would sign
up to vote by mail does so. If they don’t, bring them another application.
• Drop off a volunteer form to anyone interested in joining the Party (see page 17).
• Call undecided voters to see if they have any questions.
• Deliver additional information to Independent voters or Likely Democrat voters.
• Call known Democratic voters to remind them to vote.
• Call known Democrats and anyone else who may be interested to let them know about special political
events in the area.
Canvass by Phone
If you live in a rural area or a precinct with many inaccessible apartment buildings, telephoning voters may be the
best way to accomplish your canvassing goals.
To fi nd the phone numbers of the voters in your precinct, you can use the online Voterfi le (see “The Online
Voterfi le” on page 13). After you log on to your account, look at the Phone List to fi nd voters’ phone numbers.
Search voters without phone numbers to see which voters we don’t have numbers for. If you fi nd these voters’ phone
numbers, enter them into the Voterfi le. By entering phone numbers into the Voterfi le, you are providing campaigns
and other institutions with incredibly useful information.
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Approach the voter like you would if you were going door to door. The following is a sample script to use when
canvassing by phone:
“Hello, I’m __________, your Democratic Precinct Committee Offi cer. I’m calling people in our neighborhood to
fi nd out a little about their interest in politics. I’m wondering, do you generally consider yourself a Democrat or a
Republican?”
If they answer “Democrat” – “We’re conducting a registration drive and would like to inquire if you are a registered
voter. Is there anyone currently in your family or household that needs to be registered to vote?”
If they answer “Republican” – “Thank you for your time, and have a good day!”
Carefully note all information that you receive and politely thank the voter at the end of the conversation. If the
voter becomes irritable, politely thank the person, terminate the call and note their response so that the voter is not
approached again.
Locked Buildings
Locked apartment buildings make it diffi cult to canvass. Try to fi nd a friend inside to let you in or escort you
around the building. Usually at least one voter or manager will let you in if you contact them over the intercom.
One approach is to say, “I’m __________, your Democratic Precinct Committee Offi cer, and I have some
literature for your registered voters.”
If all else fails, leave your literature by the mailboxes or the entrances. Do not leave them in the mailboxes.
Sometimes you will get a good response if you leave a note with each packet, giving your name and contact
information. If you cannot canvass these buildings, consider doing a telephone canvass of registered voters
in the building.
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Beyond the Precinct Get Out the Vote (GOTV)
Most GOTV efforts are coordinated with political campaigns, legislative district organizations or country
organizations. The Washington State Democrats have a very effective and comprehensive GOTV effort during the
election season that is run by the Coordinated Campaign.
GOTV and Your Precinct
Your involvement in the GOTV effort is crucial to electing Democrats at the local, state and national level. One
way to help is to ask voters in your precinct, during your early canvassing activities, if they would be interested in
assisting with GOTV efforts during the election season. Developing a group of committed volunteers and activists
in your precinct will prove invaluable to the GOTV effort. These people will be able to help by making phone calls
and poll watching.
GOTV Phone Calls
As Election Day approaches, it is important to contact Democratic
voters in your precinct and make sure that they vote. One way to
do this is by phone. Begin making these phone calls 21 days before
Election Day, because absentee ballots are mailed at this time. You
can use the data on your walking list to see who votes absentee.
The following is a sample script for GOTV phone calls:
“Hello, I’m ________, your Democratic Precinct Committee
Offi cer (or precinct worker). Your vote is very important, and
I’m calling to remind you to vote/mail in your ballot.”
If the person has already voted – “Thank you for voting,
and have a nice day!”
If the person hasn’t voted – “Your vote is very important.
We have elections in our area that may be determined by
just a few votes. Please mail in your ballot today.”
Be prepared for any questions the person may have.
Make sure you know the polling location for your
precinct and the address of your auditor, where
people can mail in their ballots (see “County
Auditors and Elections Departments” on page 18).
Remind absentee voters that their ballots must be
postmarked by midnight of Election Day.
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Beyond the Precinct
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The State Party and You
Affi liated Groups
There are many groups affi liated with the State Party who can help you and provide you with resources. Remember:
you are not alone!
Grassroots Democrats
The Grassroots Democrats is a group of volunteers primarily based in King County from the 2004 election who has
worked with the State Party since March 2005. Their goal is to connect our community of capable and committed
volunteers and make sure that they have the best experience possible. They know from personal experience what
worked and what didn’t in 2004, and they want to use that knowledge to ensure we have a strong and unifi ed corps
of grassroots volunteers.
The Grassroots Democrats have the following goals:
• Encourage people to become active in the Democratic Party
• Work with the Coordinated Campaign to ensure successful volunteer involvement in election and campaign
activities
• Connect people with their legislative district and county organizations and other Democratic activities
• Support legislative district and county organizations
A volunteer form is included on page 17.
You can distribute this form to people you
know who want to volunteer for the Party. This
form ensures that the Grassroots Democrats and
your local Party organizations understand information
about the volunteer, such as their availability,
skills and interests. The more we understand each
individual, the better equipped we are to make sure
they have a good experience! You can mail the form
to P.O. Box 4027, Seattle WA 98194 and contact
the Grassroots Democrats by calling the State Party
offi ces at (206) 583-0664 or emailing them at
grassroots@wa-democrats.org.
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Young Democrats
The mission of the Young Democrats of Washington State is to draw people who are 35 and younger into the
Party and help them stay involved and engaged. If you meet young people in your precinct who are interested in
becoming more active with the Party, encourage them to contact the Young Democrats.
Also, Young Democrats may be willing and eager to assist you and your legislative district or county organization.
Consider contacting the Young Democrats if you need help. Young Democrats often have an amazing amount of
energy and a more fl exible schedule than others involved with the Party. Many college campuses, for example, have
a Young Democrats chapter that you may want to use as a resource.
For more information about Young Democrats, go to http://www.ydwa.org or e-mail info@ydwa.org. For
information on joining, e-mail membership@ydwa.org.
Remember Your Local Party
If you have problems or need help or resources, your fi rst point of contact should be your legislative district or
county organization. They may best understand your needs or have access to information that we have distributed
to Party leadership. For current contact information for county organizations and chairs, go to http://www.wa-
democrats.org/countyorgs. For current contact information for legislative district organizations and chairs, go to
http://www.wa-democrats.org/ldorgs. Feel free to contact the State Party or one of these other groups if your local
organization can’t help you.
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TechnologyThe Online Voterfi le
The Voterfi le is a powerful online tool that allows you to download walking lists and phone lists for your precinct.
Campaigns and other groups also use the Voterfi le for mailings, door-to-door and phone canvassing, and other
related activities. You can also help make the data in the Voterfi le better by updating and correcting information
about voters. Don’t hesitate to e-mail patrick@wa-democrats.org or call the tech department at (206) 583-0664 if
you need any help.
What Is the Voterfi le?
The Voterfi le is the list of registered voters in Washington provided by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State
provides us with basic information, such as name, address and age. The DNC, campaigns and people like you help
us get more in-depth information about voters. We rely on your help to get the following information, which helps
us to better target voters:
• Phone numbers
• Changes of address
• Political affi liation
How To Use the Voterfi le
Each PCO has a Voterfi le account that gives you access to information about the voters in your precinct. You can
print walking lists and phone lists and view detailed information about the voters in your precinct.
Access and use your account:
1. Go to your county or legislative district chair for your account information.
2. Using the Internet, go to http://votebuilder.com
3. From the main menu click on “create a new list” to search voters in your precinct. Most often your report
will be of either everyone in the precinct (you don’t have to enter any criteria, just click on “search”) or it will
be of people with a phone number in the system (on the search criteria page click on “phones + emails” and
then select “phones only”)
4. Print a report of a walking list or phone list to canvass your precinct.
5. Enter the results of your canvass.
The following reports are useful printouts for canvassing voters (see “Using Walking Lists” on page 6 for information
about the fi elds on these lists):
• WALKING LIST. This is a report of your list, organized by street name. This is useful when you visit voters
in your precinct by going door-to-door (see page 16 for a sample walking list). The standard walking list
report is called WA-Dems Walking List.
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• PHONE LIST. This is a report of your list organized by phone numbers. This is useful if you need to
telephone canvass your precinct. When creating your list you can search for only voters with phone numbers
to save paper. The phone list report is called WA-Dems Calling List.
How To Enter Data
By entering data about the voters in your precinct, you make the Voterfi le a better resource for campaigns and other
groups who may be using it. They will use this information to target voters. By fi nding more information about
voters, you are making a signifi cant contribution to the Democratic cause!!
To enter data about your list of voters:
1. Access your list in script view or grid view format from the main menu or the “my list” page.
2. Enter the details from the report you used.
3. The voters will be listed in the same order as on your printed list for easy data entry.
4. Enter the results of your canvassing.
5. Click Save to save your changes.
Online Resources
The State Party has an Online Communications Director on staff whose job is to facilitate greater communication
and information sharing through the Internet. The Washington Democrats online program consists of the following
tools and resources.
The Washington State Democrats website (http://www.wa-democrats.org)
The Washington State Democrats website (http://www.wa-democrats.org) is an information resource for you
and Democrats in your precinct. You may want to direct people to the Washington State Democrats website if they
have questions about what the Party stands for, if they need contact information for offi cials or candidates, or if they
want to get further involved in the Party by attending an event, joining their online community, and more.
The Washington State Democrats website has the following features that you may fi nd useful:
• The Party platform. Under About Us, you will fi nd the Party platform, which describes what the Party
stands for and will help when you are describing the Party’s vision and philosophy. Under this tab, you can
also fi nd our bylaws, resolutions, and a description of the Party structure.
• Contact information. You will fi nd contact information for local organizations, elected offi cials, State Party
staff, and organizations allied with the Washington State Democrats.
• News. Under Press Room, you will fi nd State Party press releases, which tell you the Party’s stance on current
issues and help you when you are talking to voters in your precinct. You will also fi nd News Articles, Photos,
and results from past elections.
• Event calendar. Our event calendar lists the major State Party events. You can also add events to the
calendar by following the link off the homepage of the website.
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• Contribution page. Refer people to the Contribution page if they want to become a member of the
Washington State Democrats. Some people also can’t take part actively in Party activities but may wish to
help out through their cash donation.
• Join the Washington State Democrats online community. On the website, you will fi nd a signup
page for the Washington State Democrats online community. Join this community and receive regular
communications from the Party.
• Videos, pictures, and other fun stuff!
The Washington State Democrats online community
People in your precinct may want to join the Washington State Democrats online community if they want to
learn more about the Party and how they can get involved. By joining the Washington State Democrats online
community, they will receive updates and communications from the State Party Chair, elected offi cials around the
state, and other Washington State Democrats staff. They will learn about important elections, Washington State
Democrats events, and other information about what is important to Democrats in Washington.
But it’s not only a one-way street. With the Washington State Democrats online community, we want to learn
about what’s important to you! Join the community and invite others to join, and you’ll receive surveys and other
opportunities to make your voice heard as Democrats.
To join the Washington State Democrats community, go to http://www.wa-democrats.org/index.php?page=email.
Social networking sites
If you go to the Washington State Democrats website, at the bottom of the page below the video panel, you will fi nd
several icons. If you click these icons, they will take you to the Washington State Democrats pages for several social
networking sites. Social networking sites are an important way to engage with other Democrats.
The Washington State Democrats have icons for the following social networking sites, going from left to right:
• Flickr. Flickr is a photo sharing site where we post pictures and invite others to post pictures.
• Twitter. Twitter is a social networking site where you can receive short, daily updates about what we’re
doing, reading, or thinking about.
• Facebook. Facebook is an all-purpose social networking site where you can connect with other Democrats.
• YouTube. YouTube is a video site where you can fi nd our videos, including our videos for the 2008
campaign and our videos from the National Convention and Inauguration.
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Beyond the Precinct
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County Auditors & Districts
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Adams210 W Broadway Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
Phone: (509) 659-3247
Fax: (509) 659-3254
E-mail: heidih@co.adams.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/adams/Pages/
abouttheauditorsoffi ce.aspx
AsotinPO Box 129
Asotin, WA 99402
Phone: (509) 243-2084
Fax: (509) 243-2087
E-mail: ejohnston@co.asotin.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Asotin/Pages/default.aspx
Benton620 Market St.
Prosser, WA 99350
Phone: (509) 736-3085
Fax: (509) 786-5528
E-mail: elections@co.benton.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/benton/Pages/home.aspx
ChelanPO Box 4760
Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667-6808
Fax: (509) 667-6818
E-mail: elections.ballots@co.chelan.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Chelan/Pages/Home.aspx
Clallam223 E 4th St., #1
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 417-2221
Fax: (360) 417-2517
E-mail: auditor@co.clallam.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Clallam/Pages/default.aspx
ClarkPO Box 8815
Vancouver, WA 98666
Phone: (360) 397-2345
Fax: (360) 397-2394
E-mail: elections@clark.wa.gov
http://www.clark.wa.gov/elections/index.html
Columbia341 E Main St.
Dayton, WA 99328
Phone: (509) 382-4541
Fax: (509) 382-4830
E-mail: sharon_richter@co.columbia.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Columbia/Pages/default.aspx
Cowlitz207 N 4th Ave., #107
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: (360) 577-3005
Fax: (360) 442-7879
E-mail: elections@co.cowlitz.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Cowlitz/Pages/default.aspx
DouglasPO Box 456
Waterville, WA 98858
Phone: (509) 745-8527
Fax: (509) 745-8812
E-mail: tduvall@co.douglas.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Douglas/Pages/default.aspx
Ferry350 E Delaware Ave., #2
Republic, WA 99166
Phone: (509) 775-5200
Fax: (509) 775-5208
E-mail: elections@co.ferry.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Ferry/Pages/default.aspx
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FranklinPO Box 1451
Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 545-3538
Fax: (509) 543-2995
E-mail: dkillian@co.franklin.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Franklin/Pages/default.aspx
Garfi eldPO Box 278
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Phone: (509) 843-1411
Fax: (509) 843-3941
E-mail: ddeal@co.garfi eld.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Garfi eld/Pages/default.aspx
GrantPO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
Phone: (509) 754-2011x343
Fax: (509) 754-6562
E-mail: elections@co.grant.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Grant/Pages/default.aspx
Grays Harbor100 W Broadway, #2
Montesano, WA 98563
Phone: (360) 249-4232
Fax: (360) 249-3330
E-mail: jmurphy@co.grays-harbor.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/GraysHarbor/Pages/
AuditorHome.aspx
Island400 N Main St.
Coupeville, WA 98239
Phone: (360) 679-7366
Fax: (360) 240-5553
E-mail: elections@co.island.wa.us
http://www.islandcounty.net/auditor/index.htm
JeffersonPO Box 563
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: (360) 385-9117
Fax: (360) 385-9228
E-mail: karenc@co.jefferson.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Jefferson
King919 SW Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (206) 296-8683
Fax: (206) 296-108
E-mail: elections@metrokc.gov
http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/
Kitsap619 Division St.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (360) 337-7128
Fax: (360) 337-4645
E-mail: auditor@co.kitsap.wa.us
http://www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections/elections.htm
Kittitas205 W 5th St., #105
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7503
Fax: (509) 962-7687
E-mail: auditor@co.kittitas.wa.us
http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections.asp
Klickitat205 S Columbus Ave, #2
Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-4001
Fax: (509) 773-4244
E-mail: brendas@co.klickitat.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Klickitat
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LewisPO Box 29
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (360) 740-1278
Fax: (360) 740-1421
E-mail: hlborts@co.lewis.wa.us
https://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Lewis
LincolnPO Box 28
Davenport, WA 99122
Phone: (509) 725-4971
Fax: (509) 725-820
E-mail: sjohnston@co.lincoln.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Lincoln
MasonPO Box 400
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 427-9670x469
Fax: (360) 427-1753
E-mail: AmberC@co.mason.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Mason
OkanoganPO Box 1010
Okanogan, WA 98840
Phone: (509) 422-7240
Fax: (509) 422-7163
E-mail: lthomas@co.okanogan.wa.us
http://okanogancounty.org/Auditor/Elections.htm
Pacifi cPO Box 97
SouthBend, WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9317
Fax: (360) 875-9333
E-mail: pgardner@co.pacifi c.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Pacifi c
Pend OreillePO Box 5015
Newport, WA 99156
Phone: (509) 447-3185
Fax: (509) 447-2475
E-mail: elections@pendoreille.org
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/PendOreille
Pierce2401 S 35th St., #200
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 798-7430
Fax: (253) 798-2761
E-mail: pcauditor@co.pierce.wa.us
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/
aud/elections/main.htm
San JuanPO Box 638
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: (360) 378-3357
Fax: (360) 378-8856
E-mail: elections@co.san-juan.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/SanJuan
SkagitPO Box 1306
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 336-9305
Fax: (360) 336-9429
E-mail: scelections@co.skagit.wa.us
http://www.skagitcounty.net/Common/asp/default.
asp?d=Auditor&c=General&p=main.htm
SkamaniaPO Box 790
Stevenson, WA 98648
Phone: (509) 427-3730
Fax: (509) 427-3740
E-mail: elections@co.skamania.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Skamania
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Snohomish3000 Rockefeller Ave., #505
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-3444
Fax: (425) 259-2777
E-mail: county.auditor@co.snohomish.wa.us
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/
Departments/Auditor/
Spokane1033 W Gardner
Spokane, WA 99260
Phone: (509) 477-2320
Fax: (509) 477-6607
E-mail: elections@spokanecounty.org
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Spokane
Stevens215 S Oak St., #106
Colville, WA 99114
Phone: (509) 684-7514
Fax: (509) 684-7568
E-mail: elections@co.stevens.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Stevens
Thurston2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: (360) 786-5408
Fax: (360) 786-5223
E-mail: auditor@co.thurston.wa.us
http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/auditor/
Elections/electns.htm
WahkiakumPO Box 543
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Phone: (360) 795-3219
Fax: (360) 795-824
E-mail: tischerd@co.wahkiakum.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Wahkiakum
Walla WallaPO Box 1856
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 524-2530
Fax: (509) 524-2552
E-mail: elections@co.walla-walla.wa.us
http://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/Departments/
AUD/Elections.shtml
Whatcom311 Grand Ave., #103
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
E-mail: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/election
_division/index.jsp
WhitmanPO Box 350
Colfax, WA 99111
Phone: (509) 397-6353
Fax: (509) 397-6351
E-mail: elections@co.whitman.wa.us
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/Whitman
Yakima128 N 2nd St., #117
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 574-1340
Fax: (509) 574-1341
E-mail: diana.soules@co.yakima.wa.us
http://www.co.yakima.wa.us/vote/default.htm
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Olympia, WA Fax: (360) 586-9000
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Odessa
Long Beach
Langley
Aberdeen
Bingen
Pe Ell
Bridgeport
Krupp
Royal City
Carnation
Leavenworth
Springdale
Waitsburg
Darrington
La Center
White Salmon
Kittitas
Cashmere
WATERVILLE
Coulee City
Omak
Napavine
Kettle Falls
Almira
Yacolt
George
Moses Lake
Wilson Creek
Sprague
Nooksack
Tonasket
WALLAWALLA
Pateros
Roy
Mabton
Northport
Oakville
Mattawa
Bucoda
Hatton
Creston
Reardan
Rock Island
Wilkeson
Naches
Toledo
La Conner
Washtucna
Kahlotus
Coulee Dam
Index
Hartline
Harrah
Prescott
Mossyrock
CATHLAMET
Lamont
Carbonado
Harrington
La Crosse
Mansfield
Marcus
Skykomish
South Prairie
FRIDAYHARBOR
Starbuck
Conconully
Nespelem
Lind
Algona
Winthrop
South Cle Elum
COUPEVILLE
Tenino
4455
33
66
22
8899
11
77
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B
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Appendix
24
Lacey
OLYMPIA
Tumwater
101
101
5
5
5
Yelm Hwy
Colle
ge
St
Martin Way
Che
ha
lis W
este
rn T
rail
Pine Ave
37th Ave
State Ave
Easts
ide
St
Rud
de
ll Rd
Yelm Hwy
33
99
303
303
304
3
3
3
Bainbridge Island
Bremerton66
11
Seabeck H
wy
Holly
Rd
Ho
llan
d R
d
Fairgrounds Rd John Carlson Rd
Ea
st
Blv
d
Kits
ap C
reek
B - Bremerton0 42
Miles
C - Olympia
0 42
Miles
Ruston
5
5
5
5
405
405
90
TukwilaBurien
Sammamish
Newcastle
Lake Forest Park
Mercer Island
Clyde Hill
Medina
Hunts PointYarrow Point
SEATTLE
Kirkland Redmond
Issaquah
SeaTac
PORT ORCHARD
B a i n b r i d g e I s l a n d
Bellevue
LakewoodSteilacoom
University Place
Gig Harbor
Fircrest
Federal Way
Algona
Auburn
Milton
Fife Edgewood
Sumner
Puyallup Bonney Lake
OrtingWilkeson
South Prairie
Buckley
Enumclaw
Black Diamond
Maple Valley
Covington
Kent
Des Moines
Normandy Park
Renton
Bremerton
TACOMA
Lake Stevens
EVERETT
Mukilteo
Monroe
Mill Creek
Poulsbo
Edmonds
Woodway Mountlake Terrace
Kenmore
Bothell
Woodinville
Duvall
Snohomish
Carnation
Brier
2
2
18
18
410
162
167
167
16
512
518
520
99
522
305
1043 99
526
99
9
9 522203
525204
169
303
Kitsap Co.
King Co.Pierce Co.
King Co.
V a s h o nI s l a n d
W h i d b e yI s l a n d
F o xI s l a n d
King Co.
Pierce Co.
Kitsap Co.
Snohomish Co.
Island Co.
88
11
22
99
77
66
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I-5
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4th
Ave
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128th St
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nyo
n R
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8th
Ave
24
th A
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Rd
Me
rid
ian
Ave
133rd St
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125th StS
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qua
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Va
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d
146th St
Hig
h B
ridge
Rd
40th St
84th St
A S
t
Dock S
t
60th St
144th St
14
8th
Ave
Go
lde
n G
ive
n R
d
Maple Valley Hwy
C S
t
Va
lley H
wy
14
0th
Ave
Ph
illips R
d
Ste
ele
St
Sta
te R
ou
te 1
62
8th St
Nya
nza
Rd 120th St
186th St
138th St
140th Way
3rd
Ave
John Carlson Rd
25
th A
ve
Broadw
ay Ave
62
nd
Ave
17
9th
Ave
112th St
185th St
Lago Pl
100th St
112th St
I-5
146th St
140th
Ave
I-5
I-4
05
A - Puget Sound
0 84
Miles
90
395
195
2
195
195
12
31
20
20
2
211
27
91
271
272
194
27
27
Whitman
Spokane
Pend
Oreille
Asotin
Garfield
SPOKANE
Pullman
Deer Park
Cheney
way ghts
Clarkston
POMEROY
ASOTIN
Tekoa
Ione
ah
Palouse
NEWPORT
Oakesdale
Colton
Malden
Uniontown
Garfield
Millwood
Fairfield
Rockford
Rosalia
St. John
Latah
Albion
Cusick
Waverly
Farmington
COLFAX
Spangle
Metaline Falls
Endicott
80
Miles
Water
Incorporated areas
Inset
County seats
County boundaries
Primary highways
Local roads & streets
Congressional boundaries
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Washington State Democratic Party Precinct Committee Offi cer Handbook
Appendix
Legislative district boundaries as adopted
by the Washington State Redistricting Commission.
December 16, 2001
Post Office Box 40948 (360) 586-9000
Olympia, WA Fax: (360) 586-8995
98504-0948 www.redistricting.wa.gov
POOR
DuPont
Steilaco
Bremert
302
3
303
F o xI s l a
2424
Sylvan Way
Sta
te H
ighw
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6
Railroad Ave
15th St
Ric
key R
d
5
90
405
405
5
5
5
90
5
5
205
5
90
82
82
82
182
90
90
90
395
195
2
2
395
395
195
195
12
12
12
12
395
395
2
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97
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97
97
12
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97
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197
12
101
101
12
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101
101
101
101
101 101
18
18
167
16
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9
525
108
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106
410
3
112
112 20
20
105
109
6
4
4
401
603
505
141
14
142
14
14
221
22
241
24
240
124
243
24
26
26
17
17
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28
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28
153
20
20
174
20
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155
2020
530
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970
10
155
20
21
21
25
25
25
20
31
20
20
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211
231
27
25
23
28
904
291
231
23
271
272
26
127
194
27
27
21
261
260
261
260
125
231
Yakima
Okanogan
King
Grant
Ferry
Lewis
Chelan
Clallam
Kittitas
Lincoln
StevensSkagit
Pierce
Adams
Whatcom
Benton
Klickitat
Whitman
Jefferson Douglas
Spokane
Snohomish
Pacific
Skamania
Grays
Harbor
Cowlitz
Franklin
Mason
Clark
Pend
Oreille
Walla
Walla
Asotin
Columbia
Garfield
Kitsap
Thurston
Island
San
Juan
Wahkiakum
SEATTLE
TACOMA
SPOKANE
Kent
EVERETT
PORT ANGELES
PASCO
Richland
VANCOUVER
BellevueBainbridge Island
Auburn
BELLINGHAM
YAKIMA
Lacey
Bremerton
Renton
Kennewick
OLYMPIA
Edmonds
Lakewood
Camas
Hoquiam
Federal Way
KELSO
West Richland
Fife
Longview
Sammamish
Puyallup
Anacortes
Blaine
Kirkland
SeaTac
EPHRATA
Shoreline
Tukwila
Mukilteo
Pullman
YelmTumwater
Marysville
Mercer Island
Issaquah
MONTESANO
Bothell
Arlington
Centralia
Ocean Shores
Sumner
Oak Harbor
MOUNT VERNON
EdgewoodSHELTON
Selah
Monroe
DuPont
Lynnwood
Everettwatershed
Ferndale
Sequim
Kenmore
Medina
WENATCHEE
CHEHALIS
ELLENSBURG
Deer Park
PORT TOWNSEND
Covington
Forks
Lynden
Sunnyside
Chelan
Cheney
Ridgefield
Buckley
Woodinville
Westport
Union Gap
Poulsbo
Sultan
Maple Valley
Raymond
PROSSER
Brier
Orting
Washougal
Newcastle
Burlington
Othello
Bonney Lake
Snoqualmie
Gig Harbor
Woodway
Black Diamond
PORT ORCHARD
Connell
Ilwaco
Enumclaw
Duvall
Mill Creek
Milton
Entiat
COLVILLE
Elma
Grandview
Airway Heights
Quincy
Kalama
Pacific
Mesa
Medical Lake
Warden
Battle Ground
North Bend
Woodland
Snohomish
Rainier
Zillah
Sedro-Woolley
Fircrest
Clarkston
GOLDENDALE
DAYTON
Sumas
POMEROY
Stanwood
McCleary
ASOTIN
Steilacoom
SOUTH BEND
REPUBLIC
Twisp
Toppenish
Eatonville
Tekoa
Moxee
RITZVILLE
Cle Elum
Roslyn
North Bonneville
Lake Stevens
Granger
Wilbur
Everson
Benton City
Vader
Morton
STEVENSON
OKANOGAN
East Wenatchee
Ione
Chewelah
Concrete
Redmond
Granite Falls
Palouse
Winlock
Brewster
Wapato
Oroville
NEWPORT
Gold Bar
DAVENPORT
Soap Lake
Tieton
Lyman
Hamilton
Castle Rock
Riverside
Odessa
Long Beach
Langley
Aberdeen
Bingen
Pe Ell
Bridgeport
Krupp
Royal City
Carnation
Leavenworth
Oakesdale
Springdale
Waitsburg
Darrington
Colton
La Center
Malden
White Salmon
Kittitas
Cashmere
WATERVILLE
Uniontown
Garfield
Coulee City
Omak
Napavine
Kettle Falls
Millwood
Almira
Yacolt
Fairfield
George
Moses Lake
Wilson Creek
Sprague
Rockford
Nooksack
Tonasket
Rosalia
WALLAWALLA
Pateros
Roy
St. John
Mabton
Northport
Oakville
Latah
Albion
Mattawa
Bucoda
Hatton
Creston
Reardan
Rock Island
Wilkeson
Naches
Cusick
Waverly
Toledo
La Conner
Washtucna
Kahlotus
Coulee Dam
Index
Hartline
Harrah
Prescott
Mossyrock
CATHLAMET
Lamont
Carbonado
Harrington
La Crosse
Mansfield
Marcus
Skykomish
South PrairieFarmington
FRIDAYHARBOR
Starbuck
Conconully
Nespelem
COLFAX
Lind
Spangle
Metaline Falls
Algona
Winthrop
South Cle Elum
COUPEVILLE
Endicott
Tenino
33
1717
4949
77
99
1212
2424
1515
1313
3939
1616
2020
22
191988
3535
4242
1818
1414
55
4040
3131
44
1010
2323
2626
4545 66
2222
3434
4343
4646
3737
2929
1111
3636
3232
4848
30302727
3333
2828 2525
4747
4141
3838
2121
4444
11
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Miles
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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101
109
107
12
HoquiamAberdeen
Cosmopolis
2424
1919
Ha
ga
ra S
tMyrt
le S
t
Wis
hkah R
d
Hagara St
Legislative boundaries
Primary highways
Local roads & streets
Water
County boundaries
Incorporated areas
Inset
County seats
5
5
20
9
20
MOUNT VERNON
Burlington
Sedro-Woolley
1010
3939
4040
I-5
Cook Rd
Co
llins R
d
Hickox Rd
Avon
Alle
n R
d
Ste
rlin
g R
d
Big
Lake
Blvd
Dis
tric
t L
ine
Rd
Little Mountain Rd
Chuckanut D
r
Mem
orial Hwy
Gear Rd
Ratchford Rd
Pu
lver
Rd
College Way
Gard
en
of E
de
n R
d
F and S Grade Rd
Fra
ncis
Rd
Blackburn Rd
State Route 20
Dike Rd
Old
Hig
hw
ay 9
9
Ball
St
McLaughlin Rd
State Route 20
I-5
Cook Rd
BELLINGHAM
5
4040
4242
Lakeway Dr
State
St
Cre
stlin
e D
r
20th
St
Vin
ing S
t
16th
St
Hig
hla
nd D
r
Elli
s S
t
Pine St
Illinois Ln
10th
St
Colle
ge D
r
Fin
negan W
ay
Carrin
gto
n W
ay
Taylor Ave
Alabama St
Cham
pion St
Silver Beach Rd
SPOKANE
90
90
195
2
Airway Heights
Millwood
66
33
44
99
77
Ha
yfo
rd R
d
Hallett Rd
Ash S
t
White Rd
Gro
ve
Rd
Euclid Rd
Ju
lia S
t
37th Ave
Ra
y S
t
Ha
vana S
t
Ce
da
r Rd
Th
or S
t
44th Ave
Providence Ave
Corkery Rd
Gle
nro
se R
d
14th Ave
Hangman Creek
Hat
ch R
d
Bur
lingt
on N
orth
ern
Sant
a Fe R
63rd Ave
17th Ave
Wa
lnu
t St
Ga
rfield
Rd
65th Ave
Northwest Blvd
15th Ave
West
bow
Rd
Dyer R
d
Francis Ave
10th Ave
Mo
rrill St
I-90
Ha
tch S
t
Westminster Ln
Perry
St
Southeast Blvd
Wa
rsin
ske D
r
19th Ave17th Ave
65th Ave
Francis Ave
Ha
va
na S
tH
ava
na S
t
Ha
vana S
tH
avana S
t
5
205
205
5
Camas
500
500
01
503
501
VANCOUVER
1515
Washougal
Battle Ground
18181717
4949
I-205
I-5
199th St Cedar C
reek
L-1
000
Lacamas Creek
Burlin
gto
n N
orth
ern
Santa
Fe R
L-1400
38th St
182n
d A
ve
Ward
Rd
119th St
34th St
Davis Rd
19th St
117th St
Blair Rd
8th
St
Sun
set V
iew R
d
Ha
zel D
ell
Ave
W St
189th St
167th
Ave
Matney C
reek
88th St
261st A
ve
99th St
259th
Ave2
46th
Ave
182n
d A
ve
99th St
199th St
Blair R
d
Lacey
OLYMPIA
Tumwater
101
101
5
5
5
2020
2222
22
20
3535
I-5
88th Ave
Pacific Ave
Power Line
Littl
eroc
k Rd
Henderson B
lvd Burlington N
orthern
Santa F
e R
De
lphi R
d
83rd Ave
Kirsop Rd
Jo
hn
son
RdO
ld Highw
ay 99
Martin Way
70th Ave
3rd Way
Mc
Lane
Ra
nge
r D
r
Wild
cat S
t Un
ion M
ills R
d
62nd Ave
Yelm Hwy
Fle
min
g W
ay
54th Ave
I-5
88th Ave Littl
eroc
k R
d
Martin Way
303
304
3
3
Bainbridge Island
Bremerton
PORT ORCHARD
2323
2626
3535
Sta
te H
ighw
ay 1
6
Sylvan Way
Seattle-B
rem
erton F
erry
15th St
Pe
rry A
ve
Kitsap Way
13th St
Sherman H
eights Rd
31st St
Ric
ke
y R
d
K St
Schle
y B
lvd
17th St
Ruston
5
5
5
5
405
405
90
TukwilaBurien
Sammamish
Newcastle
Lake Forest Park
Mercer Island
Clyde Hill
Medina
Hunts PointYarrow Point
SEATTLE
Kirkland
Redmond
Issaquah
SeaTac
RT CHARD
B a i n b r i d g e I s l a n d
Bellevue
Lakewoodoom
University Place
Gig Harbor
Fircrest
Federal Way
Algona
Auburn
Pacific
Milton
Fife Edgewood
Sumner
Puyallup Bonney Lake
Orting
C b d
Wilkeson
South Prairie
Buckley
Enumclaw
Black Diamond
Maple Valley
Covington
Kent
Des Moines
Normandy Park
Renton
ton
TACOMA
Lake Stevens
EVERETT
Mukilteo
MonroeMill Creek
Poulsbo
Lynnwood
Edmonds
Woodway Mountlake Terrace
Kenmore
Bothell
Woodinville
Duvall
Snohomish
Brier
Shoreline
2
2
18
18
410
162
167
509
16
512
518
520
99
522
305
104 99
526
99
9
9 522203
525
204
169
Kitsap Co.
King Co.Pierce Co.
King Co.
V a s h o nI s l a n d
W h i d b e yI s l a n d
xa n d
55
44
4444
3131
4545
2626
232311
3434
2828
3939
1010
4747
2525
2121
3030
4141
3333
3232
2727
3838
4848
1111
3636
22
2929
3737
4646
4343
I-90
I-5
171st A
ve
145th St
277th St
180th St
Lake Holm Rd
Center St
Pearl S
t
224th St
160th St
8th St
272nd St
Tolt Hill R
d
108th
Ave
Orc
hard
St
12th St
May Valley Rd
176th St
264th
Ave
Westwick Rd
104th St
Murray Creek
Military Rd
C S
t
Carlson Rd
146th St
Connelly
Rd
F S
t
228th St
Beacon A
ve
122nd A
ve
200th St
Gre
enw
ood A
ve
4th
Div
isio
n D
r
Kent Kangley Rd
Redm
ond Fall City R
d
Renton Maple Valley Rd
Seattle
-Bre
merto
n F
erry
Green River
3rd St
156th St
Jack
son
Ave
Auro
ra A
ve
148th
Ave
Roberts Dr
I-405
Lake
Sam
mam
ish P
ky
104th
Ave
76th
Ave
Petrovitsky Rd
100th
Ave
Ash W
ay
90th St
155th
Ave
Summit Landsburg Rd
Fennel Creek
35th
Ave
Green Valley Rd
Gold
en G
iven R
d
James St
Madiso
n St
105th St
Holgate St
212th St
Welch
Rd
Johns Rd
224th
Ave
309th
Ave
Pacific
Hw
y
72nd St
28th St
16th St
216th
Ave
Tacom
a R
ail
100th St
Sta
te H
ighw
ay
522
85th St
Ste
ele
St
Sahale
e D
r
Holly D
r
Meadow
Rd
8th
Ave
Burlington Northern Santa Fe R
Gale C
reek
6th
Ave
128th St
12th
Ave
Westla
ke A
ve
28th
Ave
Main St
Clover Creek
Sunset Blvd
Sta
te R
oute
509
Interurban Blvd
138th St
Mc K
inle
y A
ve
Narr
ow
s D
r
Issaquah H
obart
Rd
Snoqualm
ie R
iver
186th St
68th
Ave
3rd
Ave
287th St
180th
Ave
22nd St
164th St
Landsb
urg
Rd
McC
utc
heon R
d
163rd
Pl
Duvall A
ve
32nd A
ve
64th
Ave
138th
Ave
Union Pacific Railroad
134th
Ave
Bro
adw
ay A
ve
52nd St
244th St
122nd St
158th St
219th Pl
58th
Ave
268th St
168th St
1st Ave
116th St
152nd St
Park Dr
Boundary Blvd
82nd A
ve
272nd Way
7th
Ave
196th St
13th
Ave
Enum
claw
Fra
nkl
in R
d
96th St
M S
t
254th
Ave
215th
Ave
99th St
Pine St
Avondale
Rd
2nd St
Cascadia
n W
ay
27th St
110th St
162nd Pl
102nd St
73rd
Ave
Taylor St
Bat
t Slo
ugh
10th
Ave
Fle
tt Cre
ek
4th
Ave
136th Pl
220th St
Gra
velly
La
ke D
r
McChord Dr
251st St
112th St
Pacific
Ave
116th
Ave
26th
Ave
30th
Ave
148th
Ave
4th
Ave
I-5
I-405
76th
Ave
16th St
128th St
108th
Ave
I-5
I-5
12th St
I-5
I-5
I-5
I-5
Military Rd
164th St
268th St
0 42
Miles
0 42
Miles
0 84
Miles
0 42
Miles
0 42
Miles
0 42
Miles
84
Miles
0 21
Miles
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Appendix
26
Washington State Democrats
Dwight Pelz, Chair
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