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  • 09/22/2023 -
    New murals in Spokane, Tacoma, and Yakima celebrate the restoration of voting rights for Washingtonians with past felony convictions
  • 09/18/2023 -
    Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encourages Washingtonians to participate in National Voter Registration Day September 19
  • 09/08/2023 -
    Secretary of State’s office to display original Washington Constitution Sept. 14
  • 08/29/2023 -
    Party declarations certified for Washington’s 2024 Presidential Primary
  • 08/23/2023 -
    Nomination window for Medals of Valor and Merit closing soon
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  • 10/01/2023 -
    Final day to set an alternative date for the Presidential Primary
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    Columbus Day (post offices and banks closed)
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    White Cane Day Walk 2023
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    First day to publish Notice of November General Election
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    Deadline to file write-in candidacy without paying a filing fee for the November General Election
  • 10/20/2023 -
    November General Election 18-day voting period begins
A Home Run for Mental Health: Baseball at Northern State Hospital
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Sometimes, the most fascinating historical gems come to light while researching something entirely different. Such is the case with Northern State Hospital’s baseball team.

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