Washington voters face 600 races and three statewide initiatives

Washington voters are casting ballots Tuesday in a general election featuring 600 races and 890 candidates, as well as three statewide initiatives, according to a voter guide citing state election information. The ballot includes all 10 of the state’s U.S. House seats, 98 state House seats, 24 state Senate seats and five state Supreme Court contests, along with local races. The three initiatives concern parental rights in public schools, participation in school athletics and income taxation. Voters will also decide whether to elect representatives to Congress and the state Legislature. Washington’s election is conducted primarily by mail. Ballots placed in official drop boxes must be deposited by 8 p.m. local time on November 3. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. Eligible residents can register or update their registration in person at a county elections office or voting centre until 8 p.m., according to the state voter guide. Polling hours and procedures vary across the country, and no single national closing time applies. In Washington, in-person voting services and drop boxes close at 8 p.m. local time. Officials advise voters in other states to confirm...