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Uncounted late ballots jump in Washington

SEATTLE — Over 20,000 ballots in Washington's primary election last month were rejected because they came in too late, thousands more than in 2024.

Uncounted late ballots jump in Washington

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SEATTLE — Over 20,000 ballots in Washington's primary election last month were rejected because they came in too late, thousands more than in 2024.

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SEATTLE — Over 20,000 ballots in Washington's primary election last month were rejected because they came in too late, thousands more than in 2024.

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