Initiative to change Seattle elections heads toward ballot
An initiative that would alter the way Seattle elects mayors, city attorneys and City Council members is headed toward the November ballot.
AG files complaint against Sequim lawyer over election fraud case
The Washington Attorney General’s office has filed a complaint against a Sequim lawyer who has filed lawsuits making meritless claims of widespread voter fraud in Washington.
Notice: Letters being sent to King County voters asking for signatures are not junk mail
Some registered voters in King County are receiving a letter from the Elections Office with a magenta envelope looking very similar to an envelope containing a ballot, but it’s not a ballot-- it's an attempt to update a voter's signature on file.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Midterm election 2022 results: All eyes are on these 5 state primaries
Here’s what to look for in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as the results come in.
Washington Democrats seek to host early presidential primary
Washington Democrats want the state to be one of the first five states to host an early presidential primary in 2024.
2022 May midterms: What to know about Ohio, Indiana primaries
Voters in 13 states head to the polls this month, with the first midterm elections happening Tuesday in Indiana and Ohio. Here’s what to watch for.
April 2022 Special Election Results for Washington state
April 26 is Special Election Day in Washington state. Voters will determine the future of property tax levies in Marysville, Granite Falls, Lakewood, Stanwood, Camano and Sultan school districts.
You Decide: Washington state special election results for Feb. 8, 2022
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
Feb. 8 special election: What's on the ballot in Washington state?
Many school districts in Washington state are asking for something in this special election - tens of millions of dollars and dozens of major projects are at stake.
Inslee proposes bill making it illegal for elected officials to lie about election outcomes
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday urged state lawmakers to approve a bill that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence.
Bruce Harrell projected to be next Seattle Mayor, defeating Lorena Gonzalez
Former Council President Bruce Harrell is projected to defeat City Council President M. Lorena González in the race for Seattle mayor with about 59% of the vote.
Teresa Mosqueda projected winner for Seattle City Council District 8 seat
Incumbent Teresa Mosqueda is projected to defeat challenger Kenneth Wilson in the race for the Seattle City Council at-large Position 8.
Sara Nelson projected winner of Seattle City Council District 9 seat
Sara Nelson is projected to defeat Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Pos. 9.
Ann Davison wins contentious Seattle City Attorney race against Nicole Thomas-Kennedy
Republican Ann Davison is projected to win the Seattle City Attorney's race over police and jail abolitionist Nicole Thomas-Kennedy.
Defund the police candidates stumble in liberal Seattle
Seattle’s downtown business community celebrated Wednesday after the moderate candidates it backed took commanding leads in the races for mayor, city attorney and a key council race over liberals who had called to defund the police.
Candidates who put public safety front and center in their campaign are doing well this election cycle
If votes on a ballot could talk, it would say the theme this election year is whittling down to some basic services and public safety.
