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AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Washington State's Primary
Voters will narrow crowded congressional and legislative races under Washington’s top-two system, with three state Supreme Court seats and local measures also on the ballot.
- Voters across Washington head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4, for the state's 'top-two' primary, selecting finalists for congressional seats, the state Legislature, and four Washington Supreme Court positions.
- Washington utilizes an open 'top-two' system where all candidates compete on one ballot, sending the top two vote-getters to November; the state conducts elections almost entirely by mail, with few in-person voters.
- Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks re-election in the 3rd Congressional District, while the 4th District features an open race following Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse's retirement after six terms.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney to replace Newhouse, who voted to impeach Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack; entrepreneur Jerrod Sessler also competes for the seat.
- Voters in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Virginia also head to the polls Tuesday; these primary elections help shape the national political landscape leading into November, when Congress's balance of power remains at stake.
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Primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington: What to know about election day on August 4
Five states will hold elections to select candidates for Congress, governorships, and other offices, as well as put constitutional amendments and local referendums to a vote
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Washington Primary Election 2026: Key West Coast State to Head to Polls From Tomorrow – Check Election Date, Polling Hours, Key Candidate List & All You Need to Know
Washington, also called the Evergreen State, is all set to undergo a high stakes primary election from August 4, 2026. The West Coast state follows a top two primary system, where the top two candidates will end up advancing to the general election on November 3, 2026, irrespective of their political party. The post Washington Primary Election 2026: Key West Coast State to Head to Polls From Tomorrow – Check Election Date, Polling Hours, Key Can…
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