By JOHN McCALLUM
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State-mandated voter pamphlet newest feature of local elections

 

Last updated 7/22/2021 at 10:16am



SPOKANE — Two new elements will be in play in the upcoming August primary election — one with a physical manifestation the other less so, but with a possibly large presence nonetheless.

The first element comes via a legislative mandate during the last session in Olympia, requiring all 39 Washington counties to print a voter pamphlet. The size —and subsequent cost —will depend upon the number of races and measures appearing on the ballot, with small counties printing a 1-2 page flyer stuffed in the same envelope as the ballot while others like Spokane are producing booklets.

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