State Elections Director Lori Augino, Secretary of State Wyman, Col. Will Phillips and FVAP Director Matt Boehmer. (Photo courtesy of Lori Augino) Secretary of State Kim Wyman shared a personal story to explain why she is so enthused about the Federal Voting Assistance Program and voting assistance officers who help Washington service members and their families register to vote and cast their ballots, sometimes from remote locations.
Secretary Reed has been honored by the U.S. Department of Defense for his work in assisting military and overseas voters from Washington. Pamela Mitchell, acting director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) at the Pentagon, recently presented Reed with a medallion and certificate of commendation. Reed and Mitchell are pictured above with FVAP’s Paddy McGuire (left). The certificate reads: “In recognition of your tireless efforts and dedication to military and overseas voters as Washington Secretary of State and Thurston…