Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, WA leaders say they’re ready for what comes next

By: Donna Gordon Blankinship

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 1,321

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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While the state’s lawyers fight in court to repel the Trump administration’s repeated attacks against vote-by-mail, Washington’s election officials are drawing up contingency plans for the November election.

Their main message to Washington’s 5 million registered voters: Don’t worry; we have it handled.

If President Donald Trump succeeds in getting new, restrictive postal service regulations approved for the 2026 midterm elections, voters will still be able to print a new …

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