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Washington Voters Face 3,000 Races Amid Turnout Struggles

11/3/2025

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Washington state voters will decide nearly 3,000 races, including the Seattle mayor and King County executive.
Senate Joint Resolution 8201 would amend the state constitution to allow WA Cares funds to be invested in the stock market, a move debated by supporters and opponents.
The measure follows a similar proposal rejected in 2020.
Voter turnout is lagging, with about 14% of registered voters having returned ballots as of Thursday.

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Story summary

Washington state voters will decide nearly 3,000 races, including the Seattle mayor and King County executive.
Senate Joint Resolution 8201 would amend the state constitution to allow WA Cares funds to be invested in the stock market, a move debated by supporters and opponents.
The measure follows a similar proposal rejected in 2020.
Voter turnout is lagging, with about 14% of registered voters having returned ballots as of Thursday.