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Initiative 732 Voting Results and County Breakdown

Initiative 732 Voting Results

The final results for Initiative 732 have been released, confirming that the measure failed to pass. According to official data from the Washington Secretary of State, a significant majority of voters cast their ballots against the initiative, resulting in its defeat.

The election saw a total of 3,104,537 votes cast. Of these, 1,839,414 voters voted "Against," while 1,265,123 voted "For." This created a clear divide in public opinion, with the "Against" camp securing nearly 60% of the total vote share.

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Key Facts

  • Outcome: Initiative 732 failed.
  • Total Votes: 3,104,537.
  • Against: 1,839,414 votes (59.25%).
  • For: 1,265,123 votes (40.75%).
  • Winning Margin: 574,291 votes.

Detailed Voting Breakdown

The voting patterns for Initiative 732 varied significantly across different regions. While the overall result was a failure, the distribution of "Yes" and "No" votes reveals distinct geographic trends within the state's counties.

Regional Trends and Outliers

The majority of counties voted against the initiative. Some of the strongest opposition was seen in Lincoln County, where 80.51% of voters voted "No," followed closely by Garfield (77.04%) and Ferry (75.51%) counties.

Conversely, a few areas showed support for the measure. King County, the most populous region, voted in favor of the initiative with 51.41% supporting it. San Juan County also voted "Yes," with 56.18% of its voters supporting the measure.

Vote Distribution Table

The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the total vote counts and the final percentages for Initiative 732.

Initiative 732 Final Vote Summary
Choice Total Votes Percentage
For 1,265,123 40.75%
Against 1,839,414 59.25%
Total 3,104,537 100.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Initiative 732 pass?

No, Initiative 732 failed, with 59.25% of voters voting against it.

How many total votes were cast for Initiative 732?

A total of 3,104,537 votes were cast in the election.

Which county had the highest percentage of "No" votes?

Lincoln County had the highest percentage of opposition, with 80.51% voting against the initiative.

Which counties voted in favor of Initiative 732?

King County (51.41%) and San Juan County (56.18%) were the primary areas that voted in favor of the measure.

What was the total margin of victory for the "Against" vote?

The "Against" vote won by a margin of 574,291 votes.

References

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