It is official: we are one month from Election Day. That means we have just 31 days to reach every voter in Northwest Washington who cares about the direction of this country.

Each day between now and November 3 is an opportunity to talk with a neighbor, welcome someone new into this campaign, and make sure voters across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom, and western Snohomish counties understand what is at stake.

You have probably received several messages from me in the last few weeks about how to ensure your vote is counted. The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. But right now, the rules governing our elections are being challenged in courts and changed across the country.

September has been another busy month working on the issues that matter to people across Northwest Washington.

Here are a few highlights from the month:

Supporting Washington's maritime economy: I joined maritime leaders at the Port of Everett for a discussion about funding needs, workforce development, domestic shipbuilding, and supporting maritime jobs across our region.