#4ThePeople: Local voters give their take on the final presidential debate
SPOKANE, Wash. -- We asked local voters to join us for a virtual discussion to see how they felt about the final presidential debate. As…
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#4ThePeople: Local voters share what's important to them this upcoming election
SPOKANE, Wash. -- 4 News Now is committed to answering your questions during this election season, and hearing the issues you’re most concerned about. It’s…
Election fact check: WA, OR ballots can’t be ‘cancelled’ online
The states’ online portals won’t invalidate your original paper ballot — even if malicious actors try to do so from afar.
#4ThePeople: Do I have to fill in every spot on my ballot? Is my ballot valid if I leave some questions blank?
Julie, a voter in Spokane, reached out to 4 News Now to ask those very questions and in the spirit of our #4ThePeople coverage, we went in search of the answers.
More than 17% of Washington voters have returned ballots
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Voters in Washington state are returning their ballots much earlier than in previous years, with 17.6% of the state’s more than 4.8 million voters already having cast their votes two weeks before Election Day. The secretary…
#4ThePeople: I got a replacement ballot but already submitted one, do I fill it out?
Have you received a replacement ballot, even after you already sent a ballot in? If you're wondering what to do next, we took that question to the county auditor.
#4ThePeople: I accidentally signed my spouse's ballot, will it still get counted?
It can be easy to make a simple mistake filling out your ballot. For instance, what if you accidentally sign your spouse's ballot? Will it still get counted? We took those questions directly to the Elections Office.
#4ThePeople: Washington's 5th congressional district candidates discuss clean energy, racial equity
Congressional candidates Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dave Wilson answer your questions about clean energy and racial equity.
WA Lt. Gov at seminary school in California since September
Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, who announced earlier this year that he wouldn’t seek re-election as he started the process of becoming a priest, has been on an unpaid leave of absence and living in California since September.
Twitter to pay $100k to Washington for multiple campaign finance violations
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday morning that Twitter will pay $100,000 to Washington's Public Disclosure Transparency Account for violating the state’s campaign finance disclosure law. According to AG Ferguson, Twitter received nearly $200,000 for campaign ads…
Organizations help people register to vote ahead of the election
Registering to vote is the first step toward making sure your voice is heard this November. People did that on Saturday at the Northeast Community Center.
Davidson battles challenger Pellicciotti for treasurer job
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — State Treasurer Duane Davidson is a rare and endangered species as he seeks re-election in a race against Democrat Mike Pellicciotti. Davidson is one of only two Republicans, along with Secretary of State Kim Wyman, who…
Spokane County Elections Office ready to mail ballots out this week, earlier than normal
More than 340,000 ballots are sorted, sealed and ready to go out to Spokane County voters this week, a week earlier than normal.
'Don't listen to this President about the COVID crisis': Gov. Inslee slams President Trump's remarks
Washington Governor Jay Inslee slammed President Trump's remarks where he told the American people not to be afraid of COVID-19.
Hundreds defy COVID-19 restrictions to turn out for Loren Culp rally in Liberty Lake
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- Hundreds turned out to support Washington gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp during a rally in Liberty Lake on Friday,…
How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor
The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it.
4 News Now to televise upcoming debate between Jay Inslee, Loren Culp
4 News Now will televise and livestream the upcoming gubernatorial debate between Democratic incumbent Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp.
Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp to hold 'victory protest' in Spokane on Saturday
Washington gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp will be in Spokane for a 'victory protest' on Saturday.
Your anxiety could be delaying your voter registration in WA
Worried voters are attempting to register multiple times online. Election officials say that just slows down the process.
Local leaders respond to first presidential debate
Local leaders have taken to social media following the first presidential debate of the 2020 election.
Washington election officials warn of inaccurate info on USPS postcard
Washington election officials are warning voters about inaccurate information on a mailer sent by the United States Postal Service.
Locals join nationwide fight to 'Save the Post Office'
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Recent changes to the Postal Service could delay letters, critical medications, and other packages for millions of Americans. Now, advocates in Spokane are calling…
Washington sees highest voter turnout for a primary in over 50 years
The Secretary of State’s Office certified Washington’s primary on Friday, in what it’s calling a historic turnout.
Supreme Court rules bill to expand number of Spokane County Commissioners to 5 is constitutional
The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a law increasing the number of Spokane County Commissioners from three to five is constitutional.
