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Wyman certifies WA PrezPrimary returns, offers reforms

Wyman certifies WA PrezPrimary returns, offers reforms

Secretary of State Kim Wyman has certified the 2016 Presidential Primary election, congratulating the record 1.42 million voters who took part. The participation rate was 35 percent, not counting those who had late postmarks, declined to designate a party choice, or voted for a favorite in both party primaries. Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer, called it an excellent turnout, particularly given the lateness of the primary date, the fact that both parties already had a presumptive nominees, and the…

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Presidential caucuses/primary: `WA voters will have a voice’

Presidential caucuses/primary: `WA voters will have a voice’

  With the Iowa caucuses behind us, and the New Hampshire primary coming up Tuesday, you might be wondering how Washington’s presidential nomination process works — and with good reason! Rather than just a caucus or a primary, the Evergreen State will hold both, with each playing a different role in each party’s nomination process. So how will it all work? Our state’s May 24 presidential primary will operate much like a general election – with one big exception. Voters…

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Secretary Wyman unveils 2016 Presidential Primary plan

Secretary Wyman unveils 2016 Presidential Primary plan

Secretary of State Kim Wyman is urging lawmakers to authorize a 2016 Presidential Primary and ensure that voters have a strong voice in the nominating process for the highest office in the land. Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer, said there will be huge public interest in the wide-open White House race next year, and that voters here deserve to be involved. Unveiling her proposal on Tuesday, she said: “My goal is to secure a voice for our Washington voters…

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