WA election security in focus as post-polls counting begins

The Brief Election officials across Washington continue to tally votes in critical contests ranging from local legislative races to the state Supreme Court. Officials say that election security remains at the forefront of post-election operations. As election officials across Washington state continue tallying votes in critical contests ranging from local legislative races to the state Supreme Court, election security remains at the forefront of post-election operations. The morning after Election Day marks one of the busiest periods for local election workers. Beyond local headquarters operations and physical drop box safeguards, state officials are also defending election processes on a legal front.