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Reed certifies WA General Election finalists

Reed certifies WA General Election finalists

Secretary of  State Sam Reed has certified the returns from the Aug. 17 Washington state Top 2 Primary and the finalists for the upcoming November General Election. The first candidate listed for each office was the top vote-getter.  The second was the runner-up. Ballots go out by Oct. 15, with military and overseas ballots going out before that. Nov. 2 is  the deadline for a postmark for all general ballots, and some Pierce County voters will have access to poll…

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Primary turnout breaks modern record

Primary turnout breaks modern record

If you voted in last week’s Primary, pat yourself on the back. The word from the State Elections Division is that voter turnout for last week’s Primary Election cracked the 40 percent mark today, exceeding the 38 percent turnout that Secretary of State Sam Reed predicted. According to Elections Director Nick Handy, it’s likely that the final turnout for this primary will be around 41 percent. Regardless, this sets a new modern record for a Washington State Primary held in…

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Did you vote yet?

Did you vote yet?

This year’s Primary Election deadline is just hours away now. Did you vote yet? Typically, about half of the people who vote in the Primary send in their ballot before Election Day. This means a lot of voters will be scrambling to meet the Tuesday deadline. If you haven’t voted yet and want to do so, you need to find your ballot and fill it out, making sure to follow all of the instructions. Once you’ve done that, you can…

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Reed predicts 38 percent turnout; now, do your part

Reed predicts 38 percent turnout; now, do your part

Ballots are in the mail for the August 17 Primary Election. Secretary of State Sam Reed, who is predicting a 38 percent voter turnout in August, urges voters to use their voice by taking part in the Primary. “We have some exciting primary races for U.S. Senate and several congressional seats, including the 3rd District the 2nd District in Northwest Washington,” Reed said. “We also have lots of legislative, county and other local races on tap. Voting is easier and…

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