As we did last year, we again want to review some of our more impactful reporting from the past 12 (long) months and share some operational background for transparency. Our local coverage found a wider audience this year as other regional news media picked up on stories we first published here.
Category: Elections 2020
About 250 local ballots rejected, no fraud found in look back at challenging election
The county auditor disputes a recent claim of election observer obstruction. Local officials rejected 249 ballots with questionable signatures, late postmarks or other issues. Some impatient voters resubmitted ballots amid national anxiety over the election process.
Officials praise ‘smooth’ local election, voters can still cure ballots for final count
As tensions have continued over national election outcomes, the county auditor noted her office has received numerous calls from people questioning the integrity of the results. Election staff will continue counting ballots this week and contacting voters who may need to “cure” ballots that have missing signatures or other issues.
Voters can still register through Election Day, details on local election services and turnout
County Auditor Sandy Jamison wrote in an email today that election staff will be available for in-person registrations from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until Nov. 3 at the Elections Center at 304 N. Main Street in Colfax. The office will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters Guide Fall 2020: County commission candidate questionnaires, registration details
Our Fall 2020 Voters Guide includes in-depth questionnaires with the candidates for Whitman County Board of County Commissioners with campaign finance information, links to other local coverage and updates on voting resources.
Several county, legislative positions up for election as candidate filing opens May 11-15
Just three local races will be up for election: Dist. 1 County Commissioner, Dist. 2 County Commissioner and Superior Court Judge. Voters will also cast ballots this fall on the Fifth U.S. Congressional Dist. position as well as the state Ninth Legislative District positions.
Voters Guide: Making sense of the upcoming 2020 presidential primary and caucus
Many voters throughout the state have wondered about how the primary ballot works and why they must declare a specific political party affiliation in order to participate. Here are a few takeaways and links to related coverage of the process.
Voters Guide: A look at the Lincoln Middle School bond and Pullman school levies
Voters living within the Pullman School District will see three propositions for consideration — a $15 million bond to expand and remodel Lincoln Middle School, a $5.3 million educational enrichment (maintenance & operation) levy, and a $200,000 technology levy.