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WA 2015 election is under way

WA 2015 election is under way

  It’s finally here: Washington’s 2015 election period is under way as the 39 counties mail out 4 million ballots and Voters’ Pamphlets begin arriving. Secretary of State Kim Wyman says the emphasis is on important local races and issues that affect our daily lives. There are two statewide ballot measures and two one-year state House vacancies to fill, but no statewide offices or congressional seats are on the ballot this year. Said Wyman: “This election may not have the…

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WA candidate Filing Week runs May 11-15

WA candidate Filing Week runs May 11-15

Campaign season in Washington soon will become official when candidates for public office file with election officials during the week of May 11-15. Filing by mail, a seldom-used option, opened April 27. But the more popular methods of filing for office, in-person or online, will take place during Filing Week. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file either with the Secretary of State’s Election Office (520 Union Ave. SE in Olympia) or with their county auditor/elections department. This is…

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