Washington Primary Voter Turnout Hits 54 Percent

OLYMPIA, WA — Voter turnout in this week's primary election exceeded expectations, already outperforming both the presidential primary held earlier in the year and the August primary in 2016.

According to the latest available data, the state received ballots back from at least 54 percent of the state's 4.6 million registered voters, compared with 49.56 percent participation in March and 34.88 percent in Aug. 2016.

So far, the lowest turnout is in Yakima County, which still trends higher than usual at 44.1 percent. Ferry County, home to the advancing Republican candidate for governor, leads the state with 69 percent voter turnout.

Top 5 counties for voter turnout (as of Friday, Aug. 7)

1. Ferry: 69%
2. Jefferson: 67.3%
3. Garfield: 66.7%
4. Columbia: 65.9%
5. Lincoln: 64.4%

Ballots from Tuesday's election are still being processed, and approximately 473,950 were left to tally across the state on Friday afternoon. Percentages for results and voter turnout will continue to change until the last ballot is counted, and the final results are certified by the state. The deadline for certification is Friday, Aug. 21.

Top results for statewide offices (as of Friday, Aug. 7)

Governor:

Lt. Governor:

Secretary of State:

Attorney General:

View updated election results for all state and congressional races here.