Remember 2008? We’re seeing voter turnout now that dwarfs what we saw then, at least for the qualifying or winnowing round in the Evergreen State.
Tag: Voter Turnout
Scramble for the Senate: Democrats delight in forcing Republicans to play defense in Kansas
Kansas is a right wing stronghold, but a divisive Republican U.S. Senate primary is giving Democrats cause for hope.
April 28th special election results give boost to public services in Washington’s rural areas
The returns so far suggest people across the Evergreen State understand the importance of investing in the public services that make our communities strong.
Final numbers are in for Washington’s 2020 presidential primary: Turnout sets new record
Almost half of Washington State’s registered voters participated in its 2020 presidential primary, the first to be used by both major political parties.
Evidence shows local races would benefit from being moved to even-numbered years
In this guest post, Shoreline’s Chris Roberts explains how contests for local office in Washington would benefit from being moved to even-numbered years.
Opponents of phasing out odd year elections in Washington are making many bogus claims
The debate over eliminating elections in odd-numbered years is heating up. But opponents are making a number of claims that are factually inaccurate.
Today is General Election Day 2019. Haven’t voted yet? It’s time to get that ballot in!
This is it. Election Day 2019 has arrived. Have you voted? Have you asked your family and friends if they’ve voted?
Washington’s general election voter turnout is low so far, but not as bad as 2015 or 2017
2019’s turnout appears to be on track to be higher than the last two odd-numbered years. But it probably won’t get anywhere near fifty percent.
It’s Top Two Election Day in Washington State – don’t forget to vote!
August 6th, 2019 is Top Two Election Day! Have you voted? Have you checked in with family and friends to make sure they have voted?
A stamp shouldn’t be necessary to vote: Let’s keep ballot return envelopes postage-free
We all ought to be able to agree that voting shouldn’t be difficult and burdensome. Let’s continue to provide prepaid postage on ballot return envelopes.
Friendly Pacific NW rivalry: Oregon catches — and passes! — Washington’s voter turnout
Oregon has really stepped up its turnout since its last report and has rocketed past Washington to a 49% ballot return rate statewide. Washington hasn’t been sitting still, though… its turnout is now up to 47.6%, and should surpass 50% by tonight.
Voter turnout surges in Washington with just over twenty-four hours to go; Oregon lags
Voter turnout in Washington is strong and getting stronger, while Oregon has some catching up to do. Have you voted? How about your friends?
It’s Top Two Election Day in Washington State – don’t forget to vote!
Today is Election Day! Have you voted? Have you checked in with family and friends to make sure they have voted?
Oops, we did it again: Washington sets record for worst-ever general election turnout
For the second time in two years, Washington’s November voter turnout has sunk to a new low. Only 37.1% of voters participated in the 2017 general election.