Politics & Government

Washington Ballot Measures: 2019 General Election Live Results

The first ballot drop is here: see how Washington voted on statewide ballot measures.

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 transportation funding. Referendum 88 would restore affirmative action policies in Washington, and a yes vote on Senate Joint Resolution 8200 would grant lawmakers special emergency powers during catastrophic events. Percentages will change in the days ahead, as more ballots are counted.


See updated numbers from Wednesday night's ballot drop.


ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS [Ballots counted as of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday]

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Initiative 976
Yes: 55.76%
No: 44.24%


Referendum 88
Yes: 48.23%
No: 51.77%

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Senate Joint Resolution 8200
Yes: 64.71%
No: 35.29%


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