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Understanding the February Special Election

Understanding the February Special Election

Did you know there’s an election coming up on Tuesday, February 13th? Springtime special elections sometimes get overlooked, especially when it feels like the recent November election is so fresh in mind. But in the February 2018 special election, 65 percent of Washington’s registered voters are eligible to participate — that’s 2,753,553 people. Voters from all but two counties have issues and/or races on the February ballot. San Juan and Skamania are the exceptions, but not all other counties have…

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Jan. 12 online reg deadline for February Special Election

Jan. 12 online reg deadline for February Special Election

To have a voice in your local election next month, you must be a registered voter. To register or update your address in time for the February Special Election, go to MyVote or mail a completed voter registration form by Jan. 12. If you miss the deadline, first-time Washington voter registrations will be accepted in person at your county elections department through Feb. 2. Of Washington’s 39 counties, 34 are participating in the February Special Election. The counties not running…

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February special election is under way

February special election is under way

Voters have begun casting their ballots for the February special election in Washington. Registered voters have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to return their ballots at voting centers, drop boxes or by mail. All mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and require first-class postage. If you haven’t registered to vote in Washington but want to vote in the February election, you have until Feb. 3 to register in person at your county elections department. Elections will…

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Last day to vote in Feb. special election

Last day to vote in Feb. special election

Are you forgetting to do something this week? No, we’re not talking about ordering flowers or another gift for that special someone for Valentine’s Day (although, if you did forget that as well, you’re welcome for the reminder). No, we’re checking to see if you remembered to vote. If you’re one of the voters who can take part it in the February special election, you need to return your ballot by 8 p.m. tonight if you haven’t already.  We encourage…

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