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Election process nears end with certification slated for Tuesday in Walla Walla County
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Election process nears end with certification slated for Tuesday in Walla Walla County

  • By the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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With 100 ballots left to count in Walla Walla County before certification Tuesday, no major changes are expected in the outcome of the local races or statewide measures in the 2020 general election.

Local support of sex ed measure flips in latest Walla Walla County election results
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Local support of sex ed measure flips in latest Walla Walla County election results

  • By VICKI HILLHOUSE of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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After another 4,934 votes were counted last Thursday, Walla Walla County has moved from approving Referendum 90 to rejecting it by a margin of 31 votes. Other races showed no major changes in direction.

With GOP win in Alaska, control of Senate pushes to January
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With GOP win in Alaska, control of Senate pushes to January

  • By LISA MASCARO of The Associate Press
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WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate won’t be decided until the new year after Republicans won a seat in Alaska on Wednesday.

Northwest GOP leaders back Trump’s vote lawsuits
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Northwest GOP leaders back Trump’s vote lawsuits

  • By ORION DONOVAN-SMITH of The Spokesman-Review
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WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers from the Northwest have declined to accept President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

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Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US
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Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US

  • By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.

Latest ballot count shows few changes in Walla Walla County election outcomes
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Latest ballot count shows few changes in Walla Walla County election outcomes

  • By VICKI HILLHOUSE of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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This story has been updated since its original publication.

Ballot returns grow in Walla Walla County as elections officials prepare for the next count
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Ballot returns grow in Walla Walla County as elections officials prepare for the next count

  • By VICKI HILLHOUSE of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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As of Wednesday, the county had received 31,528 returned ballots from a possible 37,228 registered voters — about 85% turnout.

Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter
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Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter

  • By Lisa Mascaro of The Associated Press
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WASHINGTON — The election scrambled seats in the House and Senate but ultimately left Congress much like it began, deeply split as voters resisted big changes despite the heated race at the top of the ticket for the White House.

McMorris Rodgers wins ninth term
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McMorris Rodgers wins ninth term

  • By ORION DONOVAN-SMITH of The Spokesman-Review
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As Election Day came to a close with no clear outcome in the presidential race and control of the U.S. Senate still undecided Tuesday night, Washington’s congressional races did not appear to have any surprises in store, while Idaho remained a bastion of congressional Republicans.

Walla Walla voters politically  unpredictable
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Walla Walla voters politically unpredictable

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In the hard-fought race for state Senate in the 16th Legislative District, Danielle Garbe Reser and her staunch supporters were convinced the reliably right-of-center district was ready to swing to a centrist Democrat.

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Far from finished, the county's election holds twists
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Far from finished, the county's election holds twists

  • By JEDIDIAH MAYNES of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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According to preliminary votes Tuesday, Joe Biden held a 43-vote lead over President Donald Trump in Walla Walla County — 8,289 or 49.2% compared to 8,246 or 48.94% of the 16,849 votes counted.

Umatilla County voters approve Second Amendment Sanctuary measure
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Umatilla County voters approve Second Amendment Sanctuary measure

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The Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance is on its way to approval in Umatilla County, with 61% of ballots counted so far in approval of the ordinance to about 39% that voted no.

What to expect on your ballot

What to expect on your ballot

OUR VIEW: THE U-B ENDORSES

Endorsements are decided by the Union-Bulletin Editorial Board and are independent of the organization's news coverage.

  • U-B endorsements for November’s General Election
  • Chris Reykdal is choice for state's school chief
  • While Measure 90 will impact few schools, it should be approved
  • Lands Commissioner Franz has earned second term
  • Denny Heck is clear choice for lieutenant governor
  • Pat McCarthy has earned second term as state auditor
  • Kreidler should be re-elected insurance commisioner
  • Inslee's leadership in pandemic has earned him another term
  • Ferguson has earned third term as attorney general
  • McMorris Rodgers remains choice to serve in Congress
  • Mike Mitchell better choice for Superior Court judge
  • Secretary of State Wyman deserves to be re-elected
  • Duane Davidson should be re-elected state treasurer
  • Esparza has edge in race for county commission
  • Garbe Reser strongest of two top candidates for state Senate
  • Biden is clear choice for president
  • Approve ESJR 8212 and ignore advisory ballots
  • Rep. Skyler Rude should be re-elected to House
  • U-B begins endorsements
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Brandon Johnson is ahead in the Walla Walla Superior Court Judge race
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Brandon Johnson is ahead in the Walla Walla Superior Court Judge race

  • By CHLOE LeVALLEY of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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Brandon Johnson appears to be leading the nonpartisan race for Walla Walla County Superior Court Judge Position 1, with 2,122 votes more than opponent Mike Mitchell.

Columbia County voters reject flood control levy
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Columbia County voters reject flood control levy

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    A proposition that would have imposed a permanent tax levy in Columbia County of 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to fund the Columbia County Flood Control Zone District was rejected by voters Tuesday.

    Voters approve Prescott pool levy
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    Voters approve Prescott pool levy

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      The annual maintenance and operations levy that funds the operation of the 62-year-old pool received 72.36% approval, well beyond the 60% required.

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      Incumbent Rude pulls ahead in race for 16th District state rep
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      Incumbent Rude pulls ahead in race for 16th District state rep

      • By CHLOE LeVALLEY of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
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      Republican Skyler Rude was leading on Tuesday night, defending his 16th Legislative District Position 2 state representative seat for a second term over Democratic challenger Carly Coburn.

      Trump wins Florida, locked in other tight races with Biden
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      Trump wins Florida, locked in other tight races with Biden

      • By JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and ALEXANDRA JAFFE of The Associated Press
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      Races were too early to call in some of other fiercely contested and critical states on the map, including North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania.

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