Primary ballots mailed July 16

DAVENPORT— Roughly 8,700 ballots are set to be mailed Wednesday, July 16, for Lincoln County’s upcoming primary election, which will determine the top two candidates in several contested local races.

The August 6 primary includes races for Davenport City Council, Sprague Mayor, and an Odessa hospital board position, as well as a maintenance and operations levy for Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center.

“Washington is a vote-by-mail state, so most can and will vote by mail,” said Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley.

Ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off at three official locations:...