Elections are confusing- here's what you need to know

This is the 100 year anniversary of women (white women) gaining the right to vote in the United States of America. Don't throw the privilege away!
So you want to get involved in democracy. Here are some of the things you need to know.
First, how to register to vote:

1. Go to the Washington Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.wa.gov/. If you are from a different state, you can find a list of secretary of state websites here: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/secretary-of-state-websites-1201005.
2. Click the “elections” tab and select “register to vote” from the drop-down menu.
3. Fill in the form with your first name, last name, and date of birth. Click “submit” at the bottom of the form.
4. Continue with the next portion of the form, which will ask for things like your address. Make sure to submit these parts too!
5. Make sure you have a driver’s license, or some form of ID recognized by both the state and on a national level.
   

Second, endorsements:
This is how you know if the groups that matter to you agree or disagree with a candidate. These can include, but are not limited to unions, nonprofits, and state representatives. If you tend to align with a particular political party, looking to see if district groups for that party have endorsed candidates.
Third, the ballot:
If you registered to vote long before the election, this shouldn't be a problem because you have provided you address and both your ballot and voter pamphlet should arrive in plenty of time. If not, or if something got muddled up along the way, you can go online and print out a ballot yourself. This can be accessed through your county elections page online. It can be a little confusing, but don't give up hope; keep clicking. And don't forget stamps!
Happy voting, y'all!