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.

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.

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.

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.

Bruce Harrell surges ahead of Lorena Gonzalez in early returns for Seattle Mayor
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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
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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
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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.

The future of Tacoma: Rising crime and police reform
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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
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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
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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.