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Voting Guide Archive

Welcome to the archive of VoteMaintained.org, a website that provided annual guidance for voters in Washington State trying to understand the items formerly known as statewide "advisory votes," which were really push polls concocted by a right wing Republican activist named Tim Eyman who wanted…

Vote "Maintained" on All "Advisory Votes" (2022)

This year, on your ballot, you will see two items at the top labeled "Advisory Votes." Both of these concern laws that the Washington State Legislature passed earlier this year which raised state revenue to fund transportation infrastructure (roadways, railways, airports, transit) and ensure that…

Vote "Maintained" on All "Advisory Votes" (2021)

This year, on your ballot, you will see three items at the top labeled "Advisory Votes." Each of these items concerns a law that the Washington State Legislature passed earlier this year during the 2021 regular session that raised state revenue in some way. The…