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Franklin County standing by to register voters Saturday

Tri-City Herald
I voted stickers at Franklin County courthouse in Pasco. New Washington voters can register in Franklin County through Oct. 31. Staff will help with registrations during special Saturday hours on Oct. 29. .
I voted stickers at Franklin County courthouse in Pasco. New Washington voters can register in Franklin County through Oct. 31. Staff will help with registrations during special Saturday hours on Oct. 29. . Bob Brawdy

The deadline for new Washington voters to register in time to cast a ballot on Nov. 8 is coming up fast — Oct. 31.

The Franklin County Elections Department is offering extended hours Oct. 29 to help voters sign up.

Staff will be stationed near the ballot drop box at the Franklin County Courthouse, 1016 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, from noon to 5 p.m., on Oct. 29.

As previously noted, Benton County is also extending its hours to accommodate new voters.

Its offices in Prosser, Kennewick and Richland will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. It will have special hours through election night. Call 509-736-3085 for information.

This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 6:12 PM with the headline "Franklin County standing by to register voters Saturday."

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