Sizzling turnout in WA — maybe topping 70%
State Election Director Nick Handy says it appears Washington will easily surpass our turnout prediction of 66 percent, possibly 70 percent or higher. Counties across Washington reported a late surge in ballots being returned and many say they’ll surpass their pre-election predictions. We’ve said that 66 percent would be the best midterm election participation since 1970. That number, and the number to beat this year, is 71.85 percent. Secretary of State Sam Reed says he’s delighted with such enthusiasm by…