Grant County primary election voter turnout low – but expected to climb

Grant County is second from the bottom in initial voter turnout for the 2026 primary election with only 22.41 percent of voters participating. However, elections officials said ballots were turned in later this year, and the turnout is close to 2022.
NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | August 10, 2026 3:35 AM

EPHRATA — While Grant County's initial voter turnout appeared to be among the lowest in Washington state following Primary Election Day, local election officials say the numbers do not tell the full story yet.

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