WashingtonYour vote has been cast. Here’s how to track if your ballot was received, countedWashington conducts its elections largely by mail. How do you make sure your ballot was processed? Use these resources online and by phone.Updated November 8, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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Politics & GovernmentJudge rules against effort to repeal Whatcom County tax to fund child care programsUpdated October 7, 2024 at 1:18 PM
ElectionsWA state has less than 3% of the vote on Democrats’ new presidential nominee. Here’s whyUpdated October 7, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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ElectionsA roundup of our election reporting on races and issues affecting Whatcom County votersUpdated November 6, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Voter GuideOne Whatcom candidate is a former cop, and the other is endorsed by copsNovember 6, 2022 at 5:00 AM
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