Residents of Asotin County, Washington, have another opportunity this month to sign petitions for three statewide ballot initiatives — covering income taxes, voter registration requirements, and immigration enforcement policy — as volunteers continue their push to qualify the measures for the ballot.
Signature collection is underway on consecutive Saturdays, with sessions running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in both Clarkston and Asotin. The next scheduled collection date is June 20. The effort kicked off on June 6, drawing residents to multiple sites across the two communities.
What the Three Initiatives Would Do
The trio of initiatives targets some of the most contested policy areas in Washington state politics. The first would repeal a state income tax that Washington lawmakers approved earlier in 2026. The second would require proof of citizenship for voter registration — a step proponents say strengthens election integrity. The third would end Washington’s so-called “sanctuary state” policy, which currently limits cooperation between state and local agencies and federal immigration enforcement authorities.
Todd Snarr, a Clarkston accountant helping coordinate the signature drive, has been a key organizer behind the effort. Residents who wish to participate must be registered to vote in Washington state, but are free to sign any combination of the three petitions — all three, two, or just one.
Where and When to Sign
In Clarkston, volunteers are set up at three locations: Wasems, a parking lot near Taco Bell, and a parking lot near Mattress Firm. Asotin residents can find signature collectors near the county courthouse. Both communities will host volunteers on June 20 during the same 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. window.
For Lewis-Clark Valley residents on the Idaho side of the border, these Washington initiatives do not apply directly, but the outcome could affect neighboring communities in Clarkston and Asotin that share close economic and civic ties with Lewiston and Nez Perce County. Those interested in Idaho’s own electoral landscape can review recent local primary results from Nez Perce County as local races continue to take shape heading into the general election season.
What Comes Next
If organizers gather enough valid signatures from registered Washington voters, the initiatives would advance toward a statewide ballot vote. The June 20 session represents the final scheduled collection date announced so far. Residents with questions about eligibility or petition locations are encouraged to contact local organizers directly. Given the three-hour window on each collection day, those planning to participate are advised to arrive early.