Primary election preliminary results with the experts
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We're getting a look at preliminary results for Washington's Primary Election, including the Seattle City Council races - promising to shake things up with 7 out of 9 seats being decided.

Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion

Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum launches long-shot bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, adding his name to the long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early lead in the race.

Washington state Sen. Mark Mullet announces run for governor

Washington State Sen. Mark Mullet announced a bid for governor Thursday, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.

City Council members not seeking re-election
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Seattle City Elections are falling into place. Friday is the last day you can file as a candidate for Seattle City Council ahead of this year's election.

AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'

When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.

Patty Murray sworn in as President Pro Tempore of U.S. Senate, first woman to serve in role

Senator Patty Murray was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris and elected to serve as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, making her the first woman to serve in the role.

Republican Joe Kent calling for recount of votes in Washington's 3rd District race

Republican Joe Kent’s campaign said Friday it intends to request a machine ballot recount of the counties within southwest Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District.

Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.

Democratic wins in Washington buoy party hopes

Democrats won a second key House race in Washington state Saturday — an open seat in a conservative region that long evaded the party.

Democrat Tina Kotek wins Oregon governor's race

Tina Kotek has been elected Oregon’s next governor, extending longtime Democratic control of the state and dashing Republican hopes for a rare win in a top race on the West Coast of the United States.

Washington Secretary of State Race: Anderson concedes to Hobbs, AP has yet to call the race

Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed to advance a candidate in the primary.

AP: Kim Schrier wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 8th Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier will retain her seat in the 8th Congressional District as she defeated Republican Matt Larkin, who hoped to take back the seat for his party.

Democrat Patty Murray wins re-election to U.S. Senate, challenger Tiffany Smiley concedes

Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.