Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day across Washington, as voters cast their ballots in key statewide offices, congressional and legislative seats, and crucial ballot measures.
Updated • Nov 4, 2026
Ballots are being counted across Washington following the 2026 midterm general election. Here's a look at the results.
A proposed Seattle sales tax increase to expand public transit and safety upgrades is currently on pace to pass.
Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever, according to FOX News. The Democrat's victory over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan comes following a brutal campaign to fill a seat left vacant by outgoing Senator Gary Peters.
After missing the playoffs and parting ways with manager Dan Wilson, the Seattle Mariners have announced who will lead the team come Opening Day in 2027.
Two Spokane County sheriff's deputies were critically wounded after a barricaded suspect opened fire during a domestic violence call in Spangle.
Early ballot counts reveal Washington voters rejecting the millionaire tax repeal and parent bill of rights, but passing a ban on trans girls in female sports. Meanwhile, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez holds a strong lead in the heavily watched District 3 congressional race.
A high-speed police chase, a backpack dumped in a trash can and a gun that detectives say was used to kill a Coast Guard Lieutenant. Exclusive video from Kent Police shows the pursuit and arrest of 18-year-old Isaiah Bolar who is now charged with murder. The Spotlight's David Rose shows how the chase led to a critical break in the investigation even as Bolar's attorney says detectives have the wrong man.
A proposed Seattle sales tax increase to expand public transit and safety upgrades is currently on pace to pass.
