Honoring their pledge? Attack ad on Dino Rossi misleading
Ahead of the primary election in August, leaders of the Washington State Democratic Party and Washington State Republican Party pledged to run clean campaigns heading into the midterms.
Ahead of the primary election in August, leaders of the Washington State Democratic Party and Washington State Republican Party pledged to run clean campaigns heading into the midterms.
Pam Roach hurls profanity at board chairman, who is her son
A county board meeting in Washington state became overly heated when a member hurled a profanity at the panel's vice chairman, who happens to be her son.
A county board meeting in Washington state became overly heated when a member hurled a profanity at the panel's vice chairman, who happens to be her son.
Bill Gates backs carbon fee measure in Washington state
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has endorsed a November ballot measure in Washington state that would charge a fee on carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has endorsed a November ballot measure in Washington state that would charge a fee on carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Safety of Bothell in jeopardy if voters don't pass levy, mayor says
The November election is a few weeks away and voters in Bothell have a public safety levy to consider.
The November election is a few weeks away and voters in Bothell have a public safety levy to consider.
US Sen. Maria Cantwell faces former head of Wash. state GOP
Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison are participating in a debate Monday afternoon at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison are participating in a debate Monday afternoon at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
Ready to make your voice heard? Voter registration deadline is today
SEATTLE -- If you've moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, listen up: you have just a few hours left to update your information by mail or online so that you can vote in the November midterm election.You can click here to get started on registering to vote, or updating your information.If you haven't voted in Washington state before and you want to register online, you'll have to do that today too.
SEATTLE -- If you've moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, listen up: you have just a few hours left to update your information by mail or online so that you can vote in the November midterm election.You can click here to get started on registering to vote, or updating your information.If you haven't voted in Washington state before and you want to register online, you'll have to do that today too.
VP Pence campaigns in Spokane for Rep. McMorris Rodgers
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday urged residents of eastern Washington to send Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers back to Congress for an eighth term.
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday urged residents of eastern Washington to send Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers back to Congress for an eighth term.
Prosecutor candidate Daron Morris suspends campaign for health reasons
A longtime Washington public defender has suspended his campaign for King County prosecutor citing health reasons.
A longtime Washington public defender has suspended his campaign for King County prosecutor citing health reasons.
Taxing your groceries? It's on the ballot in November
BURIEN, Wash. -- What you spend on groceries could be impacted by a big vote in November.Washington Initiative 1634 wants to block local cities from raising taxes on certain foods, like Seattle did with sugary beverages.'Yes!
BURIEN, Wash. -- What you spend on groceries could be impacted by a big vote in November.Washington Initiative 1634 wants to block local cities from raising taxes on certain foods, like Seattle did with sugary beverages.'Yes!
Liberal Democrat, Trump-backed conservative to face off for governor of Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — A liberal Florida Democrat pulled off an upset victory Tuesday in the state's primary for governor while President Donald Trump's favored candidate cruised to victory for the GOP, setting up a fierce fall showdown in the nation's largest political battleground.Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who would be the state's first black governor, and Republican Rep.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — A liberal Florida Democrat pulled off an upset victory Tuesday in the state's primary for governor while President Donald Trump's favored candidate cruised to victory for the GOP, setting up a fierce fall showdown in the nation's largest political battleground.Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who would be the state's first black governor, and Republican Rep.
Gun-regulation measure I-1639 will be on the November ballot
Initiative 1639 will appear on the November ballot, allowing the public to vote on stricter gun laws in our state.
Initiative 1639 will appear on the November ballot, allowing the public to vote on stricter gun laws in our state.
A difference of only 51 votes forces recount for runner-up in 2nd Congressional District race
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. -- San Juan County officials said Friday that they will have to recount ballots from the Aug. 7 primary to see who will face Rep.
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. -- San Juan County officials said Friday that they will have to recount ballots from the Aug. 7 primary to see who will face Rep.
Democrat Kim Schrier advances, will face Dino Rossi in November for US House seat
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — An open congressional seat in Washington state officially has its November matchup: Democrat Kim Schrier has advanced to the general election to face Republican Dino Rossi in the race for the 8th Congressional District.The race is one of three GOP-held congressional districts in Washington that Democrats are hopeful of capturing in November, but it is the only one that is an open seat.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — An open congressional seat in Washington state officially has its November matchup: Democrat Kim Schrier has advanced to the general election to face Republican Dino Rossi in the race for the 8th Congressional District.The race is one of three GOP-held congressional districts in Washington that Democrats are hopeful of capturing in November, but it is the only one that is an open seat.
US House race in Washington likely to feature 2 Democrats in November
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — It's looking more likely that the race for the 9th Congressional District will have two Democrats on the ballot in November.After King and Pierce Counties updated their ballot counts Friday night, Democrat Sarah Smith was 2,582 votes ahead of Republican Doug Basler, a significant jump from her 196-vote lead the day before.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — It's looking more likely that the race for the 9th Congressional District will have two Democrats on the ballot in November.After King and Pierce Counties updated their ballot counts Friday night, Democrat Sarah Smith was 2,582 votes ahead of Republican Doug Basler, a significant jump from her 196-vote lead the day before.
US House race in Washington's 9th Congressional District may feature 2 Democrats
SEATTLE — A progressive Democrat on Thursday edged into the second spot in the race for Washington's 9th Congressional District, potentially setting up a November contest between two Democrats.Under Washington's primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot and the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.After Pierce County updated its primary ballot count Thursday night, Democrat Sarah Smith was a razor-thin 196 votes ahead of Republican Doug Basler.
SEATTLE — A progressive Democrat on Thursday edged into the second spot in the race for Washington's 9th Congressional District, potentially setting up a November contest between two Democrats.Under Washington's primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot and the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.After Pierce County updated its primary ballot count Thursday night, Democrat Sarah Smith was a razor-thin 196 votes ahead of Republican Doug Basler.
All eyes on Washington's 8th Congressional District
Democrats in Washington state celebrated early primary returns as they seek to capture three GOP-held seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Democrats in Washington state celebrated early primary returns as they seek to capture three GOP-held seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
With November race set, Republican US Rep. McMorris Rodgers calls for 3 debates with Democrat Lisa Brown
SPOKANE, Wash. -- U.S. Rep.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- U.S. Rep.
State Rep. Sawyer, accused of inappropriate conduct, gains votes in updated primary returns
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Washington state representative who resigned his chairmanship following allegations of inappropriate conduct was still finishing in third place in updated primary returns Wednesday, but was closing in on the second spot.Democratic Rep.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Washington state representative who resigned his chairmanship following allegations of inappropriate conduct was still finishing in third place in updated primary returns Wednesday, but was closing in on the second spot.Democratic Rep.
Democrats see opportunity in Washington state congressional races
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Democrats were celebrating early returns in three congressional races in Washington state's primary election, but Republicans said they were confident their party would hold on to all three seats in November.Tina Podlodowski, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, said that even though many more votes need to be counted, the early returns Tuesday night show that "nothing is guaranteed" for incumbent Republicans as Democrats showed strength that could carry through to November."Democrats are within striking distance of picking up three congressional seats," she said.In two of the districts - the 3rd and the 8th - Democratic candidates combined were taking more of the vote than the GOP candidates in early returns.Washington is a vote-by-mail state, and voters had a deadline of 8 p.m. to have their ballot postmarked or placed in a drop box.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Democrats were celebrating early returns in three congressional races in Washington state's primary election, but Republicans said they were confident their party would hold on to all three seats in November.Tina Podlodowski, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, said that even though many more votes need to be counted, the early returns Tuesday night show that "nothing is guaranteed" for incumbent Republicans as Democrats showed strength that could carry through to November."Democrats are within striking distance of picking up three congressional seats," she said.In two of the districts - the 3rd and the 8th - Democratic candidates combined were taking more of the vote than the GOP candidates in early returns.Washington is a vote-by-mail state, and voters had a deadline of 8 p.m. to have their ballot postmarked or placed in a drop box.
Cantwell, Hutchison to face off for Senate; 2 GOP House incumbents hold thin leads in primary
SEATTLE — Democratic Sen.
SEATTLE — Democratic Sen.