OLYMPIA — Washington students can vote in mock election sponsored by the secretary of state’s office. Online voting starts Monday and results will be announced the afternoon of Nov. 2 ...

Benton County is offering to pay up to 18 observers of the Aug. 2 primary election to help build confidence in the fairness of its election process. ... wear a badge while observing and follow rules.

Democrats did well in the mock election exercise — a tradition in Maine schools — as students also chose incumbent Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden over their Republican challengers.

Benton County is offering to pay up to 18 observers of the Aug. 2 primary election to help build confidence in the fairness of its election process. ... wear a badge while observing and follow rules.

The paid observers in Benton County will be required to attend training, wear a badge while observing and follow rules. They must remain outside the caged portion of the tabulation area.