GOP aims to flip Washington House seat back in key race

The Republican mayor of Wenatchee, a small city in central Washington’s orchard country, didn’t support Democrat Kim Schrier when she was first elected to Congress in 2018. Since then, though, he’s been impressed.

Town Hall between Washington candidates for US Senate: Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley

Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley argued over abortion, crime and inflation in their only scheduled debate before the Nov. 8 election. Smiley on Sunday made numerous references to Murray’s 30 years in the Senate during the hour-long debate televised from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, saying it was time for a change.

Full Town Hall: Patty Murry and Tiffany Smiley in race for US Senate in Washington state
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The candidates for US Senate, Democratic incumbent Patty Murray and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley took part in a Town Hall on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Gonzaga University in Spokane ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.

Debate for Washington Secretary of State with Julie Anderson, Steve Hobbs

Washington voters will soon decide whether to elect their first Democratic secretary of state in six decades or, instead, send a longtime county auditor to be the state’s first nonpartisan chief elections officer.

Full Debate for Washington Secretary of State with Julie Anderson, Steve Hobbs
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Washington voters will soon decide whether to elect their first Democratic secretary of state in six decades or, instead, send a longtime county auditor to be the state’s first nonpartisan chief elections officer. Watch the full Town Hall from Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Many remain critical of state of US democracy, new poll reveals

Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.

Murray, Smiley agree to town hall in Seattle

Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air only on KIRO-TV.

Race for US Senate: Murray, Smiley agree to 'town hall' in Seattle
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air exclusively on KIRO-TV.

Impeachment vote gives Dems chance at Washington House seat

A vote to impeach former President Donald Trump led to an outcome Washington Democrats had unsuccessfully sought for years: the ousting of long-time Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler from her seat representing the southwest corner of the state.

Washington's General Election: What's on the ballot, drop boxes, important dates

Washington State's 2022 General Election takes place on November 8, 2022, and features races for U.S. Senate and Congress, as well as Washington Secretary of State and Washington Supreme Court.

US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama

The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.

House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.

Affordable housing plan to go before Seattle voters

Next year people in Seattle will decide whether the city should set up a public developer to create affordable housing.

This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York

Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Election 2022: Liz Cheney in trouble while Sarah Palin eyes comeback

Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.

Newhouse’s primary success rare among GOP impeachment voters

The 4th Congressional District in Washington state is a land of snow-capped volcanic peaks and lush irrigated orchards that produce most of the nation’s apples. It’s also home to one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump and then won his next election.

Incumbent GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes to Trump-endorsed challenger Joe Kent

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, the Republican representing the 3rd Congressional District, has conceded to Joe Kent, a Republican challenger backed by former president Donald Trump.