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Washington’s Top-Two Primary Explained | Seattle News
Washington’s August 4 primary is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in state politics, with voters choosing 98 state house seats, 24 state senate seats, and 5 supreme court justices—all under the unique top-two system that lets the two highest vote-getters advance, regardless of party. Key races include Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defending her third district seat against Republican challenger John Braun, backed by Trump. With ballots needing to be postmarked or dropped off by 8 p.m. on Election Day, this primary sets the stage for November’s general election—and could dramatically…
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