Austin Jenkins
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No 'Blue Wave.' Late-arriving votes favor GOP candidates for WA Legislature
Predictions of a possible “Blue Wave” in Washington state did not materialize last week, despite President Trump’s unpopularity among the electorate. As...
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Despite intense interest in election, voting registrations in WA lag compared to 2016
Despite intense interest in the 2020 election, and a ballot return rate that's already over 60 percent , voter registrations in Washington have lagged...
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10 things to watch for during Washington's 2020 election
While the nation's attention is focused on the presidential election, there are a handful of races on Washington ballots that will greatly influence the future of local life.
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Unlike Oregon and many others, WA accepts ballots postmarked by Election Day well into November
In the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania, legal battles haved raged over whether postmarked ballots that arrive via mail after...
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WA election officials bracing for last minute misinformation campaigns
State and local election officials in Washington sought to reassure voters Monday that robust security measures are in place to protect against...
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'Hey, don’t tax our beer!' With a budget shortfall looming, WA beer lobby goes on the offensive
Coronavirus cases are spiking. A major election is looming. And Washington’s legislative session is still two months away. But Washington’s beer lobby...
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WA state and local election officials say no evidence systems have been compromised
State and local election officials in Washington said Thursday that election systems here are secure and haven’t been hacked. Those assurances follow...
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Guns a blazin' spending highlights six must-watch WA legislative races
In a year that seems all about the presidential election, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s happening down the ballot. In Washington, all nine statewide...
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Mask or no mask? WA's gubernatorial race is a study in stark contrasts
Washington’s race for governor is a lopsided, yet surprisingly fiery contest this year. It pits incumbent Democrat Jay Inslee against Republican Loren Culp, a first-time candidate.
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A fierce race for WA Secretary of State in a year when elections are under the microscope
For more than half a century , Republicans have had a lock on Washington’s Secretary of State’s office. This year, Democrats hope to end that five...