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Where do Washington state's election ballot initiatives stand?
Early counts suggest voters will approve even-year voting and a minimum-wage hike in Tukwila but are still split on Seattle's Initiative 1A and 1B.
Donna Gordon Blankinship
Donna Gordon Blankinship is the news editor at Cascade PBS, leading a team of reporters taking a deep look at local, state and regional issues. She previously worked for The Seattle Times and
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It's Election Day. Don't forget to vote.
Voter turnout so far is a little slow, but you have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to drop off or mail in your ballot.
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Write-in candidates are having a serious moment in WA
Some people might still be writing 'Batman' on their ballot, but real write-ins are getting extra attention thanks to a 2018 Washington law.
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Recap: 5 takeaways from the Secretary of State debate
The debate revealed a number of disagreements between incumbent Steve Hobbs and challenger Julie Anderson. Watch the recording here.
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Recap: 5 takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate
Sen. Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley clashed on climate change, Snake River dams, and immigration. Watch the recording here.