Recount ordered for key statewide race

COLFAX — The final results from this month’s primary election in Washington have been tallied, revealing key outcomes across various races and measures. However, a mandatory recount will soon take place in one key contest.

In Whitman County, voter turnout for the primary was 42.62%, with a total of 9,690 ballots counted out of 22,735 registered voters.

The final certification of these results for Whitman County occurred Tuesday, Aug. 20, setting the stage for the general election in November.

According to Whitman County Auditors office, these are the results for Whitman County:

Locally, Pullma...