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Travonna Thompson-Wiley, with Black Action Coalition, speaks at the Count Every Vote - Protect Every Person rally and march in Occidental Park in Seattle on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. A coalition of groups organized the event, which drew hundreds of people. The coalition demanded that every vote is counted and orderly transition of power, as well as the elimination the electoral college, defunding the police, eradicating ICE/CBP and investing in Black communities. (Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times via AP)

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Editorial: Electoral College interferes in votes of Americans

At best it’s a bothersome redundancy; at worst a paternalistic denial of American voting rights.

Andrew Hougardy, a worker at the King County election headquarters in Renton, Wash., views an "alternative format" ballot held up by a co-worker during ballot processing and counting, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Washington is a vote by mail state, and thousands of ballots have already been mailed back, dropped off in boxes, or cast in person. Although counting has begun, no results will be known to workers or released until the night of election day. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Editorial: Calling on the ’brethern of the same principle’

We can seem far from Jefferson’s ideal of shared purpose, but it’s there if we listen to each…

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 1964, file photo, staffers work on election night at the Washington, D.C. bureau of The Associated Press. As it has for more than 170 years, The Associated Press will count the vote and report the results of presidential, congressional and state elections quickly, accurately and without fear or favor on Nov. 3 and beyond. (AP Photo/File)

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Editorial: They also serve, who only vote and wait

Regardless of how Americans vote, every vote counts and every vote must be counted.

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Editorial: Approve 8212 to make most of long-term care fund

Approval would allow the fund — supporting care services — to be carefully invested by a state board.

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Editorial: A recap of our general election endorsements

Get your ballot in by mail or drop box soon to make sure it counts in the Nov.…

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Michigan State Fairgrounds in Novi, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Editorial: Joe Biden can restore nation to normalcy

His nearly 50 years of public service can guide the country in confronting a range of challenges.

Paul J. Lawrence, attorney for the Legislature, addresses justices during a hearing before the Washington Supreme Court Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Olympia, Wash. The court heard oral arguments in the case that will determine whether state lawmakers are subject to the same disclosure rules that apply to other elected officials under the voter-approved Public Records Act. The hearing before the high court was an appeal of a case that was sparked by a September 2017 lawsuit filed by a media coalition, led by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Editorial: Montoya-Lewis, Whitener for state Supreme Court

Both justices’ legal experience is further informed by their perspectives as women and minorities.

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Editorial: Grant best choice for county Superior Court seat

Robert Grant and Cassandra Lopez Shaw are well qualified but Grant has served as a pro tem judge.

Courtney Normand, director of the Planned Parenthood-affiliated political group Safe & Healthy Youth Washington that is supporting a sex education requirement for public schools, poses for a photo Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Arlington, Wash. Democrats in the famously liberal state say they want to protect young people from sexual abuse, diseases and infections. But the increasingly outnumbered and aggrieved Republicans have taken issue with the content of the standards as they rally for local control. The resulting referendum on the November ballot marks the first time in the country that such a decision on sex ed will be decided by voters. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Editorial: Yes on Ref. 90 serves parents’ choice, kids’ health

It assures — at parents’ option — all K-12 students can get age-appropriate sexual health education.

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, center, speaks as King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, left, and Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Jon Tunheim look on during a news conference about Ferguson's lawsuit challenging a Trump Administration practice of ICE arrests at courthouses Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Seattle. Washington state has sued the Trump administration over its practice of arresting people at courthouses for immigration violations, saying it interferes with the state's authority to run its own judicial system. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Editorial: Ferguson clear choice to lead state’s ‘law firm’

The AG has a proven record on issues of criminal justice, Trump’s over-reach and consumer protection.

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Editorial: Stanford, Duerr, Kloba for 1st Legislative District

The three Democrats have shown their ability to move useful legislation through both chambers.

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Editorial: Project will aid education of homeless students

Housing Hope’s proposal to serve families of homeless students respects the concerns of neighbors.

Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

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Editorial: Tested by pandemic, Inslee deserves third term

The governor’s leadership and trust in science has saved lives and ultimately the state economy.

The candidates for Washington State Treasurer are incumbent Duane Davidson, a Republican; and state Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way.

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Editorial: Pellicciotti best choice for state’s treasurer

Current Treasurer Duane Davidson has many accomplishments but a poor committee attendance record.

John Lovick (left) and April Berg

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Editorial: Lovick, Berg deserve House seats for 44th district

Both Democrats offer resumes with applicable experience and thoughtful leadership.

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Editorial: Wagoner, Joens, Eslick for 39th district

District voters would serve themselves best with a ticket split among two Republicans and a Democrat.

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Editorial: Denny Heck best qualified as lieutenant governor

Either Heck or Marko Liias would serve ably, but the out-going congressman offers a deeper resume.

Herald staff photo by Michael O'Leary 070807DREAMLINER - The first Boeing 787 is swarmed by the crowd attending the roll out of the plane at the Boeing assembly facilty.

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Editorial: Keep the lights on for aerospace in Everett

Boeing’s decision to end production of the 787 here stings, but won’t halt hopes for the region’s future.

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Editorial: Sells, Wicks, Robinson for 38th Legislative Dist.

Rep. Mike Sells has provided strong leadership on education and workplace issues.

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Editorial: Price Johnson, Homola, Paul for 10th District seats

Each of the three candidates offer experience valuable to district residents and the Legislature.