The state House says Pierce County should get in line with Washington’s other 38 counties and switch to all-mail voting.
On a vote of 57-41, the House approved a measure on Monday that would mandate vote-by-mail elections across the state.
Most Washington voters already cast absentee ballots. Pierce County, centered around Tacoma, is the only county that still maintains polling places.
Supporters say the switch would save money and increase voter turnout. But opponents say the state shouldn’t force counties to make the switch to mail-in ballots.
The bill now heads to the state Senate. (AP)
