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Minimum wage hike first initiative to submit sigs

Minimum wage hike first initiative to submit sigs

I-1433 sponsor Ariana Davis addresses the media after initiative signatures were delivered to the Elections Division Wednesday morning.  If last week was “Shark Week” on TV, this must be “Initiative Week” for our Elections Division. Signatures for Initiative 1433, the minimum wage measure, were submitted to the Elections Division office in Olympia Wednesday, the first of five initiative campaigns that scheduled turn-in appointments this week. Friday is the deadline. I-1433 sponsors said they turned in about 360,000 signatures. That’s far…

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July 4 is online voter registration deadline for Primary

July 4 is online voter registration deadline for Primary

Independence Day (happy birthday, America!) is this Monday. Here’s wishing everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend. July 4 is also the deadline to register online or make updates to your existing voter registration before this summer’s state Primary. If you want to mail in your voter registration form to vote in the Primary, it has to be postmarked by July 2, since post offices won’t have counter service/postmarks on Sunday or on the holiday.  If you’re not…

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Key deadlines and dates for 2016 WA Primary

Key deadlines and dates for 2016 WA Primary

Washington voters soon will have the chance to have their voices heard by voting in the 2016 state Primary. County elections officials will be mailing Primary ballots to registered voters around July 15. Military and overseas ballots were sent out June 18. If you’re not registered to vote, you can’t take part in this important step to winnow down the list of candidates to two in each race for this fall’s General Election. July 4 is the last day you…

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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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Trump & Clinton winning WA PrezPrimaries

Trump & Clinton winning WA PrezPrimaries

Washington voters turned out in droves for the first running of the state Presidential Primary in eight years. Election Night results included 1.2 million votes for Democratic and Republican candidates for the White House, more than 28 percent of the state’s registered voters. Those numbers will swell as more returns are counted this week. Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer, called the turnout “particularly amazing and gratifying, given the lateness of the primary on the national…

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Secretary Wyman’s comments on WA PrezPrimary

Secretary Wyman’s comments on WA PrezPrimary

Secretary of State Kim Wyman calls the robust turnout for the Washington Presidential Primary a “big win for the voters.”  Here is her statement: “We are delighted with the robust turnout for the Washington Presidential Primary. It is a big win for the voters, who continue to embrace this inclusive and broad-based way to have their voices heard. “The turnout, already 1.2 million strong and more than 28 percent of the 4.1 million ballots issued, will continue to grow as…

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Filing Week launches campaigns for hundreds

Filing Week launches campaigns for hundreds

Minutes after Filing Week ends May 20, State Elections Director Lori Augino (left) and Elections Division staff do a lot draw to determine the order candidates will appear on the ballot.  (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald) Washington’s 2016 election cycle is officially under way, with Filing Week completed and Secretary of State Kim Wyman certifying candidate lists to the 39 counties this week. Candidates also are preparing Voters’ Pamphlet statements, including photo, bio, statement and campaign contact information. Online deadline…

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Presidential Primary Mock Election: Sanders cruises

Presidential Primary Mock Election: Sanders cruises

Students at Mount Erie Elementary School in Anacortes point to their “I Voted” stickers after voting in the Presidential Primary Mock Election. (Photos courtesy of Mount Erie) We won’t know until next week which candidates Washington’s adult voters like in the state’s Presidential Primary. But judging by results from this week’s Presidential Primary Mock Election, the state’s K-12 students clearly are “feeling the Bern.” Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders gathered 70.6 percent of the students’ votes to easily defeat fellow Democrat…

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1 million ballots returned as PrezPrimary enters homestretch

1 million ballots returned as PrezPrimary enters homestretch

As Washington’s Presidential Primary enters the final days of its voting period, nearly 1 million ballots already have been returned to counties. “I’m very encouraged by the large number of ballots returned,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman. “It’s a clear indication that many Washington voters are interested in our Presidential Primary and want their voices heard during the presidential nominating season. There is a lot of interest and excitement among  voters.” As of late Thursday afternoon, more than 981,000…

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Filing Week makes it official for WA candidates

Filing Week makes it official for WA candidates

Many Washington candidates have been campaigning for months, but it all becomes official May 16-20 with state Filing Week. Candidates for U.S. Senate and House, all nine statewide executive offices, most of the legislative seats, the judiciary and some local offices will sign up, designate their party preference and pay a filing fee. The Secretary of State will accept filings for federal and statewide candidates, the state Supreme Court, and all legislative and judicial offices encompassing more than one county….

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