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.
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.
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.
Tracking latest results in key Washington races: Nov. 3
The second round of results are in, and the status of all races has not changed
The second round of results are in, and the status of all races has not changed
Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Moderate candidates leading liberals in Seattle’s top races
Moderate candidates took significant leads in early Seattle election returns Wednesday following a months-long debate about how to address the city’s problems of homelessness, policing and racial and economic injustice.
Moderate candidates took significant leads in early Seattle election returns Wednesday following a months-long debate about how to address the city’s problems of homelessness, policing and racial and economic injustice.
Bruce Harrell surges ahead of Lorena Gonzalez in early returns for Seattle Mayor
Former Council President Bruce Harrell leads current City Council President M. Lorena Gonz?lez in the race for Seattle mayor with 65% of the vote in early returns as of Tuesday night.
Former Council President Bruce Harrell leads current City Council President M. Lorena Gonz?lez in the race for Seattle mayor with 65% of the vote in early returns as of Tuesday night.
Moderate candidates leading liberals in Seattle?s top races
Moderate candidates took significant leads in early Seattle election returns Tuesday following a months-long debate about how to address the city?s problems of homelessness, policing and racial and economic injustice. In the mayor?s race, Bruce Harrell, a former City Council president, was ahead of current City Council President M. Lorena Gonz?lez. Harrell had criticized his opponent for supporting the goal of cutting the Seattle Police Department?s budget in half ? a position she has since softened.
Moderate candidates took significant leads in early Seattle election returns Tuesday following a months-long debate about how to address the city?s problems of homelessness, policing and racial and economic injustice. In the mayor?s race, Bruce Harrell, a former City Council president, was ahead of current City Council President M. Lorena Gonz?lez. Harrell had criticized his opponent for supporting the goal of cutting the Seattle Police Department?s budget in half ? a position she has since softened.
Ann Davison takes early lead over Nicole Thomas-Kennedy in Seattle City Attorney race
In the normally low-key contest for Seattle City Attorney, which drew national attention, Ann Davison, who pronounced herself a Republican in overwhelmingly Democratic Seattle in 2020, was leading police and jail abolitionist Nicole Thomas-Kennedy.
In the normally low-key contest for Seattle City Attorney, which drew national attention, Ann Davison, who pronounced herself a Republican in overwhelmingly Democratic Seattle in 2020, was leading police and jail abolitionist Nicole Thomas-Kennedy.
Washington's General Election 2021: County-by-county election results
Tuesday, Nov. 2 is General Election Day in Washington state. Get the latest election results here.
Tuesday, Nov. 2 is General Election Day in Washington state. Get the latest election results here.
Candidates give final push on Washington's General Election Day
Several important races are on the Nov. 2 ballot. FOX 13 News staff has team coverage on the races that matter to you.
Several important races are on the Nov. 2 ballot. FOX 13 News staff has team coverage on the races that matter to you.
The future of Tacoma: Rising crime and police reform
Looking to Tacoma, the key race for mayor is heating up. The key issue??Rising crime and police reform.
Looking to Tacoma, the key race for mayor is heating up. The key issue??Rising crime and police reform.
Looking at Snohomish County's voter turnout
Off-year elections don't often have high voter turnout, but folks this year are showing up to cast their ballots all across the Puget Sound region.
Off-year elections don't often have high voter turnout, but folks this year are showing up to cast their ballots all across the Puget Sound region.
Key local races to watch tonight
It is not hyperbole to say tonight's elections are some of the most consequential in Seattle's history. FOX 13 political correspondent Brandi Kruse is tracking the key races.
It is not hyperbole to say tonight's elections are some of the most consequential in Seattle's history. FOX 13 political correspondent Brandi Kruse is tracking the key races.
The race for the Seattle City Attorney reaches critical mass
The elections are just hours away, and the normally quiet position of Seattle City Attorney has turned into, arguably, one of the most closely-watched races in the city.
The elections are just hours away, and the normally quiet position of Seattle City Attorney has turned into, arguably, one of the most closely-watched races in the city.
Candidates for at large Seattle council race far apart on policing
In a little more than 24 hours, the Seattle City Council will look a lot different. With Lorena Gonzalez running for Mayor, her seat is up for grabs?and while candidates Nikkita Oliver and Sara Nelson share some similarities, they have vastly different approaches.
In a little more than 24 hours, the Seattle City Council will look a lot different. With Lorena Gonzalez running for Mayor, her seat is up for grabs?and while candidates Nikkita Oliver and Sara Nelson share some similarities, they have vastly different approaches.
Washington Voter Guide 2021: How to register to vote, vote-by-mail info, important dates
Washington state's 2021 General Election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, and features important local races including the race for mayor in Seattle, Tacoma and Everett.
Washington state's 2021 General Election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, and features important local races including the race for mayor in Seattle, Tacoma and Everett.
Two opposites taking center stage vying to become next Seattle City Attorney
The race for Seattle City Attorney has been receiving national attention since incumbent Pete Holmes was edged out in August primaries.
The race for Seattle City Attorney has been receiving national attention since incumbent Pete Holmes was edged out in August primaries.
'Racist' campaign ad shakes up final days of Seattle mayoral race
In the final stretch of Seattle’s mayoral race, progressive candidate Lorena González is fending off accusations of racism.
In the final stretch of Seattle’s mayoral race, progressive candidate Lorena González is fending off accusations of racism.
Recall of Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant qualifies for December ballot
An effort to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant qualified for an election this winter, according to King County Elections.
An effort to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant qualified for an election this winter, according to King County Elections.
2 former Washington governors endorse Anne Davison for Seattle City Attorney
Former Washington Governors Christine Gregoire and Gary Locke, both Democrats, have endorsed Ann Davison in the race for Seattle City Attorney.
Former Washington Governors Christine Gregoire and Gary Locke, both Democrats, have endorsed Ann Davison in the race for Seattle City Attorney.