Voting by mail can be convenient, but how do you make sure your ballot was processed? Washington provides resources online and by phone.

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a two-term sheriff known for helping to hunt down a prolific serial killer, is trying to become Washington’s first GOP governor in 40 years.

Here's what you need to know if you're voting in Washington state.Why it matters: Washington this fall will choose its first new governor and attorney general in 12 years. Voters will also decide four statewide ballot measures that could change the state's direction when it comes to taxation and fighting climate change.

A Washington Post-Schar School poll of registered voters in seven battleground states shows the presidential election in a dead heat. Both Vice President Kamala Harris an

Sitting at home in Prosser two days after the August primary, Jerrod Sessler felt confident. His lead over Rep. Dan Newhouse, a fellow Republican who has represented central Washington’s 4th congressional district for a decade,

Two new polls show Democrat Bob Ferguson holding a steady lead over Republican Dave Reichert in the race for Washington’s next governor. The polls show Ferguson with roughly 50% of the statewide vote followed by Reichert with support from about 35%. The remaining 15% of people polled reportedly indicated they were undecided.

Voting in the general election officially began Friday for the more than 4.9 million registered voters across Washington state, according to the Secretary of State's office. On Wednesday, the Lewis County Auditor's Office mailed 55,

Reichert worked for 33 years at the King County Sheriff’s Office, including two terms as sheriff, and has been endorsed by dozens of sheriffs. He helped track down the Green River serial killer, Gary Ridgway, who killed 49 women and was arrested and convicted in 2003 during Reichert’s second term as sheriff.

The slate of candidates in Woodbury is jammed with eight candidates vying for two open seats on the city council: Murid Amini, Timothy Brewington, Michael Burke, Dave Hoelzel, Temmy Olasimbo, Benjamin Sherrard, Donna Stafford and incumbent Kim Wilson. Council member Andrea Date decided not to run for re-election.

Washington residents will begin voting in the General Election starting on Oct. 18, but how can you track your mailed ballot and verify if it was counted?

PROSSER, Wash. – Sitting at home in Prosser two days after the August primary, Jerrod Sessler felt confident. His lead over Rep. Dan Newhouse, a fellow Republican who has represented central Washington’s 4th congressional district for a decade, was growing wider as more ballots were counted.