The race for the Seattle City Attorney reaches critical mass
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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
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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.

'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. 

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. 

Incumbent Pete Holmes concedes race for Seattle City Attorney
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Incumbent Pete Holmes late Friday released a statement conceding the race for Seattle City Attorney. Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy will advance to the General Election in November.

Progressive showdown in race for King County executive
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He challenged a three-term incumbent of his own party, but could Sen. Joe Nguyen become a political pariah if he loses?

Primary Election ballots due Tuesday
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A lot at stake in the upcoming elections, particularly with crime and homelessness crises in Seattle.

Seattle mayoral primary will be test of progressive movement

A year after racial justice and anti-police demonstrators took over part of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, there are lines outside the restaurants in and around the former protest zone.

Seattle homelessness initiative qualifies for ballot

A campaign to alter Seattle’s city charter and force it to handle homelessness differently, known as Compassion Seattle, has officially qualified to appear on the November ballot.

Washington state OKs bill to give voting rights to parolees

Washington state lawmakers have voted to automatically restore voting rights to people who have been released from prison after committing felonies, even if they’re still on community supervision.

Voter turnout in Washington hit 84.1%, just shy of record

There were a record number of voters participating in this month’s election, but the overall turnout percentage fell just shy of the record 84.6% set in 2008.

President elect Joe Biden's impact on Washington State

A political science professor from Seattle University believes President elect Joe Biden’s impact on Washington State will be meaningful, from federal funding for research universities to support for infrastructure projects and a more open relationship with the White House administration.