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It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote
Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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