Governor’s Race, Legislature Key Races On Washington Ballot

OLYMPIA — A packed ballot in Washington features a gubernatorial race, six ballot initiatives and dozens of statewide offices and legislative races. More than 4.2 million of the state’s registered voters have already received their ballots in the mail. They must have them postmarked by Election Day or can return them at local drop boxes by 8 p.m.

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