ELECTION 2024: Almost time for primary voting

(WSB photo, May)

When you’re ready to put your primary-election ballot in a King County Elections dropbox, remember that we now have four in West Seattle, with the addition of that one by Morgan Junction Park. First, of course, you’ll have to get your ballot, and that could happen as soon as Thursday, because they’re set to be mailed out tomorrow (Wednesday, July 17). If you want to preview what’s on yours, go here. You’ll see 14 races – U.S. Senate, U.S. House District 7, Governor (28 candidates!), Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, State Attorney General, State Commissioner of Public Lands, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Insurance Commissioner, State House Representative Positions 1 and 2, State Supreme Court Justice Position 2, Seattle City Council citywide Position 8. Once you get your ballot, you have until 8 pm August 6 to get it in a dropbox; if you’re using postal mail, you just have to be sure it’ll be postmarked by that date.

BlairJ July 17, 2024 (8:30 am)

I’m glad I followed the link to preview what is on my ballot. They had one incorrect character in my contact information, and I was able to correct it on that website.

Derek July 17, 2024 (9:38 am)

Remember Dave Reichert is anti woman in every way. Never mind he let the GRK go because he thought a cab driver was the prime suspect. But he’s anti women’s choice and wants to ban planned parenthood. He’s also a huge liar and supporter of Trump. Vote wisely Washington. Reichert is Tiffany Smiley 2.0. Vote Ferguson!

Rhonda July 17, 2024 (11:28 am)

Derek, I’m proudly voting for Dave Reichert. I know him personally and worked for him for several years. He’ll make a fine Washington Governor. Ferguson is Fidel Castro 2.0.
- Lagartija Nick July 17, 2024 (1:32 pm)
  
  Fidel Castro? He’s long dead. Please list the industries that Ferguson would like to place under state control. The U.S. and Washington are thoroughly capitalistic. There is no communism here and there never will be. Fascism, on the other hand, is definitely on the horizon. Have you read Project 2025 yet?
  - different words July 18, 2024 (5:16 pm)
    
    so when the state gives tax breaks and land to giant corporations to amazon, its definitely not communism in any way because the words are different? just like lobbying definitely isnt bribery?
    - Scarlett July 18, 2024 (8:52 pm)
      
      You make a good point. Our government has always been in bed with so-called private enterprise doling out anti-competitive subsidies to sectors ranging from the coddled auto industry to big agri-business. Sometimes it’s just outright free money, as the billions recently doled to the semi-conducter industry and, ultimately, their shareholders. “Free market capitalism” indeed. LOL.
- Ivan Weiss July 17, 2024 (4:19 pm)
  
  Voters in WA should know three things about Dave Reichert: He’s old, he’s lazy, and he’s dumb. Bob Ferguson is none of those things. I expect Bob to use Reichert for a floor mop in November.
River July 17, 2024 (11:46 am)

Reichert is not anti woman. He is a moderate who favors human life and will not interfere with a woman’s choice. Also not a Trump supporter. Stop spreading lies.
- Lagartija Nick July 17, 2024 (1:24 pm)
  
  While Reichert was a congressman he voted three times for a national abortion ban. Stop spreading lies indeed.
- Suzanne July 17, 2024 (4:06 pm)
  
  Reichert certainly is a Trump supporter. He just doesn’t want to admit this publicly. But at a March GOP event he verified that he will indeed support Donald Trump.
  
  …”Speaking to a group of Republicans in March, he gave his answer. Nodding he would vote for the former president, he predicted that publicly saying so would be a ‘nail in the coffin’ for his candidacy.”
  
  https://www.chronline.com/stories/will-dave-reichert-vote-for-trump-he-gave-his-answer-at-a-gop-event,341628
  - LM July 17, 2024 (7:06 pm)
    
    Listen to this interview with Dave Reichert, and I mean really listen don’t just hear what you want to hear.https://www.fox13seattle.com/election/former-congressman-dave-reichert-now-running-for-governor-gets-emotional-during-sit-down-interview-with-fox13
- K July 17, 2024 (6:50 pm)
  
  Reichert may not be in the “loud and proud” section of congressional boot-lickers, but every time Trump asked him to toe the line, he did. At best he’s spineless.
  - TRUMP 2024 July 17, 2024 (10:23 pm)
    
    K, that’s exactly why I’m voting for Reichert and the GOP across the board 🇺🇸

Alki Parent July 17, 2024 (12:27 pm)

The reality is this — Republicans have proven themselves untrustworthy when it comes to women’s reproductive rights. The entire party is tainted. Reichert may have convinced some people that he is not anti women’s rights, but he has aligned with those who are and that’s enough for me to give him zero consideration.

Jeff P July 17, 2024 (12:31 pm)

I will never vote for Dave Reichert. Yuck. Embarrassing seeing signs of his around my town.

Admiral-2009 July 17, 2024 (1:48 pm)

Mark Mullet is a far better choice than Ferguson for the D’s. On the R side Dave Reichert is the best choice.

Ivan Weiss July 17, 2024 (4:23 pm)

Every poll I have read – which is all of them – indicate that Mark Mullet is the far better choice of 4 (four) percent of voters. You must be so proud to be in that elite 4 (four) percent.

Fly away July 17, 2024 (2:46 pm)

Semi Bird for governor! 🐦

Dr Wu July 17, 2024 (4:25 pm)

Semi Bird = Stolen valor.
Sideshow Bob can’t be trusted either.

… July 17, 2024 (4:25 pm)

Semi Bird is the way to go for common sense and accountability. He would be the first African American Governor of WA if elected. Also, just as a reminder for some that your woes in Seattle life haven’t been caused by Republicans:Last Republican Governor of WA – 1985Last Republican Mayor of Seattle – 1969so please stop with the fear porn posts

Alki Parent July 17, 2024 (5:12 pm)

Semi Bird has said he would sign anti-abortion legislature if it was put in front of him. This isn’t fear porn, it’s his words. He doesn’t support a women’s right to choose. Anybody with any respect for women’s rights should reject him completely.

Seattlite July 17, 2024 (4:33 pm)

Fly Away…Semi Bird has a problem with telling the truth especially about his time in the Army and being court marshalled. Bird admitted lying on a credit application by using his father’s name and social security number. Reichert is the best Republican candidate in my opinon.

1994 July 17, 2024 (10:38 pm)

Agreed! Semi Bird is a smooth talking guy who stretches the truth until it is crooked. I heard him being interviewed on Kiro newsradio and even before I knew who was being interviewed I knew it was a truth bender. The interviewer even questioned his comment about poll numbers and Semi admitted his mis-speak of bending the truth….some day he may learn not to bend the truth. Semi is not getting my vote and neither is Reichert.

Voter July 17, 2024 (6:12 pm)

My family and I support Bob Ferguson!!

Suzanne July 17, 2024 (10:10 pm)

We also support Ferguson for WA state Governor. Will enthusiastically vote for him.

NotWoke July 17, 2024 (11:23 pm)

Hard NO on Ferguson, strong YES on Reichert!

wetone July 18, 2024 (7:57 am)

Ferguson is one of the most dangerous people involved with politics ever in Washington state. Never seen so many tv ads from a politician, let alone promoting their perfect family life and history. He says he’ll hire more police and first responders and is a high priority…….. he hasn’t said or done poop towards that so far, what’s his magic if elected ? Gives me such a warm feeling….not

Whisky Woods July 18, 2024 (10:49 am)

Everyday you read about crime, drugs and shootings, If your tired of this, like myself… Vote for Dave!
If you want more of the same and more taxes.. , Vote for Bob.

Alki Parent July 18, 2024 (9:13 pm)

If you want more forced births and kids who feel unwanted (because they are), vote for Republicans! They’ll take away women’s rights!

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