Bernie Sanders slams California recall in new ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom

The running of the statewide spot comes with just 15 days to go until California’s Sept. 14 recall election, with the latest public opinion polls suggesting that those likely to cast ballots are divided on whether to recall Newsom.

House passes John Lewis voting rights bill

The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.

Officials knew Seattle mayor’s phone setting caused texts to vanish

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office said this spring that 10 months of her missing text messages could be attributed to an "unknown technology issue."

9 Dems threaten House's budget resolution if infrastructure bill isn't passed first

Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are breaking with Speaker Pelosi, saying they would block a budget resolution unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first.

Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor

President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.

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?

Moderates surge on primary night
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Could a Republican win in Seattle? Ann Davison leads in primary.

Seattle mayoral primary sets up fight between liberal camps

Voters in Seattle’s mayoral primary on Tuesday set up a choice between candidates representing the political divide between activist-left residents and more moderate progressives in one of the nation’s most liberal cities.

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.

Seattle Mayoral race preview
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With Mayor Jenny Durkan announcing that she would not be running for a second term, 15 candidates for Seattle mayor will be listed on the ballot this primary election.