Washington ballot returns low compared to 2022, but experts hopeful for high turnout About 12% of ballots have been returned so far, according to the Washington Secretary of State’s Elections Division.Share this: Seattle middle school student represents Washington in national spelling beeDateMay 26, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsWashington state flags to be lowered in honor of Dolly PartonDateAugust 25, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsWashington flags to be lowered in honor of Trooper Tara-Marysa GutingDateDecember 23, 2025In relation toKing 5 News