AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state for the Nov. 4 election
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AP: What to expect in state of Washington for Nov. 4 election
Washington voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market. It is the only statewide conte
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's special election
Passing Proposition 50 would implement a new congressional map, which passed the state legislature in August, for the next three election cycles. After the 2030 U.S. Census, the state's independent redistricting commission would resume drawing maps.

Washington General Election 2025: What you need to know

Go to the state’s voting information site at votewa.gov. Enter your name and birthdate. On the left side, you should see an option to check “Ballot Status.” Click on that, and it should tell you where your ballot is.

Key races to watch in the 2025 Washington general election

Voter information and a guide to key races appearing on November 2025 general election ballots in Washington state.

Washington County: November elections include 9 candidates for South Washington County school board

The South Washington County school district covers all or parts of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. Also in Washington County, two cities will hold municipal elections in November: Mahtomedi and St. Paul Park. Most other cities hold elections in even years.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

The AP will provide vote results and declare winners in the Minneapolis mayoral race and in the two state Senate special elections. Municipal elections will be held for local offices across the state, such as the Minneapolis City Council, St. Paul mayor and Duluth School Board, but those contests will not be included in AP’s vote tabulation.

Seattle Times voter guide 2025: What to know for WA general election ballot

Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 4, or deposited in an official drop box by 8 p.m. that day. Here’s what to know before turning in your ballot.