Guest Editorial: It's Time For Washington State to Pass Automatic Voter Registration

Nine states already have automatic voter registration. It's time for WA to get on board.by Jessyn FarrellNine states already have automatic voter registration. It's time for Washington to get on board. GETTY
During my time in the Legislature, I learned that it’s hard for ordinary citizens to participate in democracy. The legislative process is opaque, Olympia is not easy to get to, you have to educate yourself on a wide array of policy and procedures, and you have to carve the time out of