Washington Ballot Measures: 2019 General Election Latest

OLYMPIA, WA — An initiative, a referendum, and a vote to amend the state constitution appeared on ballots statewide in the 2019 General Election. Initiative 976 would drastically reduce car tab fees while gutting billions from state and local transportation funding. In early results Tuesday, the measure led by more than 10 points, and Wednesday's updated ballot count showed little change. Only five Washington counties had a majority of voters against the measure: King, Thurston, Whatcom, Jefferson, and San Juan.

Referendum 88 would restore affirmative action policies in Washington, allowing public employers to consider minority status when considering qualified applicants. Tuesday's ballot drop showed voters rejecting the referendum by 52 percent.

A yes vote on Senate Joint Resolution 8200 would amend the state constitution, granting lawmakers special emergency powers during catastrophic events. The proposal had approval from 65 percent of voters by Tuesday's tally.

Percentages will continue to change in the days ahead, as more ballots are counted.

ELECTION RESULTS [Ballots counted as of 4 p.m Wednesday]

Initiative 976

Yes: 55.07%
No: 44.93%

Referendum 88

Yes: 48.59%
No: 51.41%

Senate Joint Resolution 8200

Yes: 65.02%
No: 34.98%

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