The Vote Starts With You! 2023 General Election

9/29/2023

General Election Day
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Northshore Council PTSA encourages everyone to register and be an informed voter in the
November 7 General Election.

Below you will find resources to help you learn more about the Northshore School Board Director candidates and voter information.

Northshore Council PTSA Mission Statement
Northshore Council PTSA is a welcoming organization that works to support our Local PTAs and serve the children and youth of our community through advocacy, education, mentoring, collaboration, and leadership.

Northshore School District Director Candidates Information
Disclaimer: Northshore Council PTSA does not support or oppose any candidate (appointed or elected) for public office.

The Northshore School Board consists of five members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of four years each. This November, School Board Directors seats 2 and 3 will be up for election for terms ending in 2027.

(Links for each candidate below is from King County Elections website)

District No. 2

Elisabeth Sotak

District No. 3

Photo left to right: Elisabeth Sotak, Han Tran, Myriam Juritz

Northshore Director District Map
Board members represent the district at large although they must reside in specific geographical areas of the district. Voters within the Northshore School District boundaries are able to vote for all school board director positions.

Learn More About the Candidates With These Resources

2023 Online Voters' Pamphlet
- pdf versions
King County pamphlets available in these additional languages:

Northshore Council PTSA School Board Candidate Forum
- Northshore School District Director Candidate Forum 10/03/23 (video)
  - Land Acknowledgment and resources (slide)
  - Disclaimer (slide)
League of Women Voters Snohomish County
- Northshore School District, Director 3, 2023 Primary Election Candidate Forum (video)
NSD Community Conversations Facebook Group
- 2023 Northshore School Board Candidate (questionnaire)
  (Questions were submitted by the members of the closed Facebook group.)

Disclaimer: Northshore Council PTSA does not support or oppose any candidate (appointed or elected) for public office. This blog post is to assist the community in making an informed judgment in the election.

Dates & Deadlines
October 18 King County: Ballots Mailed for General Election	October 19 Snohomish County: Ballots Mailed for General Election
October 20 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.	October 30 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.
November 7 Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).	November 7 General Election

How Do I Register to Vote?
Check your registration info at VoteWA.gov.

Online: Register at VoteWA.gov
By mail: Request a paper form be mailed to you or print your own at sos.wa.gov/elections
No internet access? Call 1(800) 448-4881
In person: Visit a county elections office

What If I’m Not 18 Yet?
If you are 16 or 17, become a Future Voter!
Sign up online at VoteWA.gov with your Washington state driver’s license, permit, or ID. Or you can fill out a paper registration form using the last four digits of your Social Security number and mail it in. You’ll be automatically registered to vote when you qualify. If you will be 18 by the November Election, you can vote in the Primary Election.

Learn More About PTA Advocacy!

Visit our Advocacy Page to learn more about Northshore Council PTSA's advocacy efforts including:
- WSPTA's Legislative Platform
- 2022-2024 Top 5 Priorities
- Ways to Get Involved

Click to view 2023-2024 Legislative Platform.

Questions?
Please contact Council Co-VPs of Advocacy, Terra Droney & Holly Muenchow, at advocacy@northshorecouncilptsa.org