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Our democracy is strongest with full and equal participation in free, fair and secure elections. This means protecting your right to vote and having your vote counted.

That’s why I introduced House Bill 2023, which increases language assistance in our elections.

Put simply, if an individual cannot understand the ballot, they’re less likely to vote. Even for proficient English speakers, the voting process is challenging to navigate.

By expanding the language requirements in the Voting Rights Act, this bill will provide voting translation resources to Chelan, Douglas and Grant counties. This bil...