Here’s our JOINT SMART-TD & BLET 2020 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS for Washington State.

Please forward to your local email lists; feel free to print and distribute copies in boardrooms, breakrooms, meetings, or anywhere else.  Please consider forwarding these endorsements to your email lists of members, friends, family and others who may find it useful.

Election day is less than two weeks away.  This is arguably the most critical election for the future existence of our nation since the Presidential election of 1860.

The future of our careers as railroad workers hinges on the outcome of this national election. 

In Washington state you can register to vote online through November 26th, after that date you can register to vote and cast your ballot in person at any County Election office or Voter Center, through November 3rd’s election day!

PLEASE VOTE!!!

Fraternally Yours,

Herb Krohn

Washington State Legislative Director

SMART Transportation Division

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