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2024 Elections

Cascadia Daily News provides in-depth election coverage of Whatcom and Skagit counties, live local election results and important voter information on its digital platforms and print edition.

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Turning point: Voters ponder shape of America after Trump victory

Live updates as Whatcom, Skagit residents react to historic presidential election

Updated Nov. 6, 2024 9:54 a.m.

Your vote is private

Election system ensures only legal votes are counted, anonymizes who you voted for

Nov. 4, 2024 4:48 p.m.

Turning Point: As an election like no other unfolds, CDN will document the moment

Follow along as we hold up a local mirror to history in the making

Nov. 3, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Volunteers for WA Dems get out to doorbell across Bellingham

Candidates encouraged volunteers that every vote matters in this year's election

Nov. 2, 2024 3:21 p.m.

Gov. Jay Inslee activates National Guard ahead of Nov. 5 election

Guard members will be on standby to help local law enforcement, state patrol

Nov. 1, 2024 5:28 p.m.

Washington law protects voters in Whatcom County

A wide variety of activities are illegal near ballot drop boxes, voting center

Oct. 31, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom election officials have multiple safety measures for ballot boxes

Frequency of ballot pickup has increased locally since attacks in WA and OR

Oct. 31, 2024 10:00 p.m.

WA campaign finance numbers as 2024 election nears

Donations, spending and fundraising efforts in general election

Oct. 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Hundreds of ballots destroyed after fires are set in ballot drop boxes in WA and OR

Clark County auditor calls incident a 'direct attack on democracy'

Oct. 28, 2024 11:00 a.m.

Candidates wrestle with need to fix infrastructure while planning for green future

Climate spending, bridges, utilities and ferries are all on the ballot in November

Oct. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

You should have received your ballot in the mail

Registered voters without a ballot can get a replacement at Auditor's Office or online

Oct. 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Access to abortion services a priority for Democrat candidates

Washington's role as a reproductive rights sanctuary discussed

Oct. 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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