Voting begins in Washington's primary election

Voters in Washington are receiving, and casting, their ballots for the 2024 primary.

For the state’s 4.8 million registered voters, Friday marks the start of an 18-day voting period, culminating on Aug. 6. If you plan to participate, you need to be sure your ballot is postmarked or in a designated drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

It’s not too late to take part. One can register to vote online or by mail up until July 29. After that, you can do so in person at a county election office up until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

There are contests in every one of Washington’s 39 counties. Overall, 654 elected offices and 94 local measures are in front of voters, according to the secretary of state’s office.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/voting-begins-in-washingtons-primary-election/