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Ridgefield school bond still failing to get supermajority in second round of election results

April 24, 2024, 3:07pm Clark County News Updated 11 hours ago

Wednesday’s second round of ballots counted in Tuesday’s special election yielded no change to the results of measures in Camas and Ridgefield. With just 200 ballots left to count across… Read story

Ridgefield school bonds failing, Camas EMS levy passing in Tuesday’s special election

April 23, 2024, 8:34pm Clark County News Updated 19 hours ago

Tuesday’s special election in Clark County yielded mixed results. Both Ridgefield schools measures are failing, while Camas’ emergency medical services levy is passing. Read story

2024 Primary Election

The Primary is August 5.
Initial results will be announced about 1:30pm.

Military and overseas ballots mailed: June 20
Deadline to register or update existing registration:
Online: July 28
In person: August 5
Ballots mailed: July 18
Election Day: August 5
Mail-in deadline: Postmarked by August 5
Ballot box deadline: August 6, 1pm
Election certification: August 19

More about this election

Not sure which district you're in? Find out here.

Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Leslie Lewallen talks with Elden Ferris of Vancouver at a Monday meeting of the Southwest Washington Federated Republican Women.

3rd Congressional District candidate Leslie Lewallen shares vision at meeting hosted by Republican group

Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Leslie Lewallen talks with Elden Ferris of Vancouver at a Monday meeting of the Southwest Washington Federated Republican Women.

April 23, 2024, 6:24pm Clark County News Updated 14 hours ago

Fellow Republicans asked 3rd Congressional District candidate Leslie Lewallen pointed questions about her record and candidacy Monday night. Read story

Ballots in Camas and Ridgefield elections due

April 23, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Today is Election Day for voters in Camas and Ridgefield. Read story

Semi Bird is a Republican candidate for Washington governor.

Washington GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention

Semi Bird is a Republican candidate for Washington governor.

April 21, 2024, 2:01pm Election Updated 2 days ago

The last time Washington Republicans met in person for a state convention, they were not yet sold on Donald Trump. Read story

A voter heads to a ballot drop box Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Seattle. Voters in Washington state have a crowded ballot to fill out for this week&rsquo;s election, with a referendum on affirmative action and an initiative on the price of car tabs among the things they are being asked to decide.

WA ballot initiatives: Pro and con campaigns gear up to woo WA voters

A voter heads to a ballot drop box Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Seattle. Voters in Washington state have a crowded ballot to fill out for this week&rsquo;s election, with a referendum on affirmative action and an initiative on the price of car tabs among the things they are being asked to decide.

April 21, 2024, 6:05am Editor's Choice Updated 2 days ago

How much should Washington tax the rich? Read story

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Semi Bird is a Republican candidate for Washington governor.

Supporters of Semi Bird beat back Washington GOP attempt to stop endorsement vote

Semi Bird is a Republican candidate for Washington governor.

April 19, 2024, 4:07pm Election

The Republican Party state convention erupted with boos and shouts of protest Friday after GOP officials tried to stop an endorsement vote in the race for governor, saying candidate Semi Bird “was not forthcoming” in the party’s vetting process. Read story

David Stuebe

Washougal Mayor David Stuebe to run for Rep. Paul Harris’ Senate seat, plans to keep mayor job

David Stuebe

April 19, 2024, 12:30pm Clark County News

Washougal Mayor David Stuebe announced Thursday that he is running as a Republican for the 17th Legislative District, Position 2, seat in state House of Representatives. Read story

Semi Bird, left, and Dave Reichert, right, are running for governor this year as Republicans.

Washington Republicans get ready to rumble in Spokane

Semi Bird, left, and Dave Reichert, right, are running for governor this year as Republicans.

April 19, 2024, 6:05am Election Free

Thousands of Republican activists are gathering for their party convention in Spokane this week – a three-day fete to organize and energize the grassroots heading into election season. Read story

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Washington governor candidate Semi Bird says ‘no excuse’ for financial crime

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

April 17, 2024, 3:12pm Election

Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird pleaded guilty in 1993 to a misdemeanor count of bank larceny for lying on a credit application by using the name and Social Security number of his father, records show. Read story