2020 was a lifetime ago but it might be a good day to rechannel that energy. Tuesday could be the most depressing presidential primary vote in your young but very full life. Or you could, digging deep into it all, find the brightest side, the lesser evil, the spryest geriatric…

Here is a reminder that your Washington primary ballot is due in a King County Elections drop box by 8 PM tonight. You can find the closest on Broadway in front of Seattle Central or in the Central District at the Garfield Community Center.

The 2024 vote comes as Washington is settling into a new way of holding its presidential primaries after the state transitioned from its longtime, long-lined caucus system and moved its vote up from May.

Washington voters must choose a party when casting a primary vote. Even though the ballot shows both a slate of Democratic and Republican candidates, voters can only choose one party or the ballot will be rejected.

Criticism of Joe Biden’s tepid, middle ground position on the war in Gaza underlies the vote. CHS reported here on the WA state vote and the choice for Capitol Hill Democrats in 2024: “Uncommitted” or Biden?

While it might feel like the nation is ripping apart at the seams, don’t despair. In March 2020, Capitol Hill voters had issues with Biden, too. By November 2020, the neighborhood was partying in the streets.

Your Washington primary ballot is due postmarked or in a county elections drop box by 8 PM on Tuesday, March 12th.

Visit King County Elections to learn more at kingcounty.gov.

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