Election 2026: Tracking WA initiative results

Washington voters weighed in on three statewide initiatives taking on economic and social issues. This morning, the vote is split on support for those measures. Sean Chitnis is live with more on the results so far. Sean, good morning. Aaron, good morning. And while it is too close to call, On each of these issues, we do see where they are trending right now. And there are two in which Washington voters appear to be rejecting it. One that is on track to be approved. And so let's begin with that one. That is Initiative 638, which would prohibit transgender girls from competing in a K through 12 sports program that doesn't match the gender they were assigned at birth. It would require students to verify their biological sex to compete in gender specific sports. A majority of voters are so We're supporting it right now, almost 57% in favor, 43% opposed. Washington is one of four states asking voters to weigh in on this issue with some kind of ban. Polling has shown most Americans support this kind of policy. In Washington, it is considered to be one of the most contentious topics in the ballots statewide. It would be so rewarding to see that the adults are finally taking that stand and having the courage to stand up for us girls. But then again, there's so much to be done, and it would be incredible. It would be so relieving, a breath of fresh air to know that Washington is taking a step in the right direction. It shouldn't be about coming in first or second or third in a race. It should be about learning who you are, and it should be about teams embracing each other. So the other initiative taking on matters in schools is Initiative One, which would repeal recent amendments on specific rights for parents and guardians of public school students. It expands their access to records and gives more permissions. Voters are rejecting this measure about 52% against 48% in favor. And then finally, 645. That's a repeal on the state's 9.9% tax on people making more than $1 million a year. It would also ban future income taxes and reduce Funding for education and health care. Almost 60% of Washington residents want to keep that tax. And we'll have another update on how voting is looking later today. And we'll have more reaction on these initiatives in our next hour. Live in Seattle, Sean Chetnis, Fox 13 News.