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• Voting by mail prompts national debate ahead of November election

  The controversy centers around many states' shift toward mail-in ballots. Washington state made that move years ago.
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  U.S. Supreme Court hears case of Washington's 'faithless electors'

  Three people from Washington state are the focus of the US Supreme Court after these members of the electoral college did not support the candidates who received the popular vote.
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  Which leader got it right in week of coronavirus protests in Washington?

  It's been a tumultuous week in Washington politics, with a revolt by some elected officials against the statewide shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Who was the best leader?
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  Bernie Sanders is out. What does that mean for Washington state?

  Washington has been a gimme for Democrats in presidential elections, but are there lessons this state can still teach former Vice President Joe Biden?
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  Washington state primary results so far: Bernie and Biden neck and neck

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  Elizabeth Warren tells supporters in Seattle she's still in the fight

  Speaking in Seattle, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren addressed her fourth place showing in the Nevada caucuses.
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  How easy is it to commit election fraud in Washington state?

  In Washington state, you can print out a ballot for anyone, as long as you know their birthday.
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  5 totally Bernie things that happened at Sanders' Tacoma rally

  Bernie Sanders supporters are a passionate group, sincere in their faith the Democratic-Socialist senator will deliver on his long-promised political revolution. His rallies, which feature rock bands and celebrities, are unlike his opponents’. That was certainly the case with his Tacoma event.

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  WA state's dispute with Facebook leaves campaigns in a pinch

  You've probably seen political ads for state and local candidates in your Facebook feed. Well, if you live in Washington State -- you shouldn't be.
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  Bernie Sanders draws thousands to Tacoma Dome rally

  Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders lost Washington state's presidential primary four years ago. At his first rally here in this year's race, he called for large voter turnout.

• These Amazon workers love Sanders even if he trash-talks their company

  Bernie Sanders often blasts Amazon. Still, there is a considerable share of employees who support the presidential candidate and donate to his campaign.
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  Live updates: Buttigieg, Sanders take early lead in Iowa caucus results

  The Iowa caucuses are the first contest in the 2020 presidential race. Follow NPR's liveblog for news and scenes from the field as well as live results and special coverage.