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Letter: Thanks to nonvoters

By Mike Burton, Vancouver
Published: August 13, 2024, 6:00am

Sadly, I’m getting used to seeing low voter levels, such as the 40 percent for the August 2024 primary.

But how many voters realize this was a primary election and that Washington has an open system allowing the top two, regardless of party affiliation, to reach the general election in November? I guess I should thank the 60 percent who stayed home for allowing me to make decisions for them.

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