Washington voters begin casting primary election ballots

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 627

Last Updated: 6 hours, 25 minutes ago

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Voting is underway in Washington’s Aug. 4 primary.

Across the state, voters are winnowing the field — in some races, a large field — of candidates for seats in the Legislature and Congress and on the state Supreme Court.

A handful of incumbents face challengers from their own party, adding spice to an already heated and busy electoral cycle.

If recent history is a guide, around 40% of Washington’s 5.1 million registered voters will …

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