As more ballots are counted in the coming days, this page will be updated when the Associated Press calls a race, or after 4:30 p.m., when the Washington Secretary of State’s Office posts updates.
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- President (national electoral results, statewide results)
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- State attorney general
- Secretary of state
- OSPI
- State treasurer
- Referendum 90 — Mandatory sex education
- King County Charter Amendment 4
- King County Charter Amendment 5
- King County Charter Amendment 6
Congressional races
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U.S. president
Note: our electoral results reflect The Associated Press. Last updated: 1:00 a.m.
The AP has called Washington state for Joe Biden.
Washington state governor
Below, we have statewide results and results from King County voters. We singled out King County for two reasons: First, because that's where a majority of our readers live. Second, the outcome of King County's votes historically aligns with the outcome of the statewide election.
The Associated Press has called the race for Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington state Referendum 90 — mandatory sex education
Below, we have statewide results as well as results from King County voters. We singled out King County for two reasons: First, because that's where a majority of our readers live. Second, the outcome of King County's votes often (but not always) aligns with the outcome of the statewide referendums.
Update: The Associated Press reports the referendum was approved.
1st Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called this race for Suzan Delbene.
2nd Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called this race for Rick Larsen.
4th Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called this race for Dan Newhouse.
5th Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called this race for Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
6th Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called this race for Derek Kilmer.
7th Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called the race for Pramila Jayapal.
9th Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called the race for Adam Smith.
10th Congressional District
Update: The Associated Press has called this race for Marilyn Strickland.
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