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FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2019, file photo, Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, of California, waves to the crowd as she formally launches her presidential campaign at a rally in her hometown of Oakland, Calif. Harris made history Saturday, Nov. 7,  as the first Black woman elected as vice president of the United States, shattering barriers that have kept men — almost all of them white — entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two centuries. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

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Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected vice president

She and Biden will be sworn in Jan. 20.

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Washington passes first voter-approved sex ed mandate in US

By Sally Ho | Associated Press

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Voters decide proposed amendments to Clallam County Charter

PORT ANGELES — A proposed amendment to the Clallam County Charter to change the system of electing county…

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Voter turnout over 74 percent in Clallam, 80 percent in Jefferson

Voter turnout after a second count of general election ballots on Wednesday swelled to 74 percent in Clallam…

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Kilmer re-elected to 6th Congressional District

Congressman Derek Kilmer retained his seat for a fifth term against challenger Elizabeth Kreiselmaier in Tuesday’s general election.

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Voters approve Port Angeles School District replacement levy

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School District voters have approved a $5.6 million education programs and operations replacement…

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Paschall leads Clallam PUD seat race

Rick Paschall of Sequim led Patti Morris of Port Angeles for the Clallam County Public Utility District No.…

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Tharinger fends off Pruiett to keep legislative seat

Incumbent Steve Tharinger said positivity, experience and teamwork with fellow legislators helped him retain his state representative seat…

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Erickson leading in superior court race

Dublin thanks her campaign supporters

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Despite lead, Chapman stops short of declaring victory

Forde awaits more ballot counts

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Kevin Van De Wege declares victory

Beauvais awaits more counts

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Eisenhour wins county commission seat

Smith concedes, plans to continue volunteer work

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden takes off his face mask as he arrives to speak, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House

By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin and Alexandra Jaffe | Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press)

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Trump steps to podium, lets loose on integrity of election

By Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller | Associated Press

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AP VoteCast: In Washington, voters sour on state of nation

The Associated Press

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Secretary of State Kim Wyman wins 3rd term in Washington

By Rachel La Corte | Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump files lawsuits as Biden’s lead grows

President calls for a halt in counting ballots

Angi Klahn, left, Clallam County Auditor's Office accountant, helped process voter registration Friday for Seth Russell, formerly of Santa Cruz, Calif., who recently moved to Port Angeles with his partner and her brother. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

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President, state offices on ballot with local races

Turnout exceeds 70 percent in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Danny Romero, left, and Petal Ruch, both of Port Angeles, fill out ballots at portable polling stations at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles on Election Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Incumbents ahead in regional, local races

Next count is Wednesday

Gov. Jay Inslee thanks the voters of Washington state after winning his third term, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Olympia Wash. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)

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Jay Inslee wins 3rd term as Washington governor

By Rachel La Corte | Associated Press