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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.

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.

August 7, 2026

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Grant County primary election voter turnout low – but expected to climb
August 10, 2026 3:35 a.m.

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

13,000 ballots have been counted with at least 3,400 remaining

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.