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.
Pierce County prosecutor Lindquist trailing challenger in primary election results
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist was trailing a challenger in Tuesday night's primary election results.Mary Robnett, 62, a former assistant state attorney general who listed her preference as nonpartisan party, was leading Lindquist 55 percent to 45 percent in the first count of ballots.Lindquist, 59, a Democrat, has served as Pierce County prosecutor for eight years.They will now face off in the November general election in what promises to be a bruising campaign.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist was trailing a challenger in Tuesday night's primary election results.Mary Robnett, 62, a former assistant state attorney general who listed her preference as nonpartisan party, was leading Lindquist 55 percent to 45 percent in the first count of ballots.Lindquist, 59, a Democrat, has served as Pierce County prosecutor for eight years.They will now face off in the November general election in what promises to be a bruising campaign.
Incumbent state legislator finishing 3rd in primary election votes following allegations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state representative who resigned his chairmanship following allegations of inappropriate conduct was finishing in third place in early primary returns.Democratic Rep.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state representative who resigned his chairmanship following allegations of inappropriate conduct was finishing in third place in early primary returns.Democratic Rep.
Washington 2018 primary election results
It’s time to vote! The Q13 News team is committed to providing up-to-date information, analysis, and election results on the races and initiatives that matter across Washington state. Washington’s primary election is August 7, 2018. The general election is November 6, 2018.
It’s time to vote! The Q13 News team is committed to providing up-to-date information, analysis, and election results on the races and initiatives that matter across Washington state. Washington’s primary election is August 7, 2018. The general election is November 6, 2018.
I-1634 approved for ballot; Wash. voters to decide whether to bar local soda taxes
Washington voters will decide this November whether local governments should be barred from placing new taxes on soda or other grocery items.
Washington voters will decide this November whether local governments should be barred from placing new taxes on soda or other grocery items.
Law enforcement says a fingerprinting levy on the ballot is an essential crime fighting tool for King County
A levy on the King County ballot has some questioning if it is an essential crime-fighting tool or a potential overreach that could lead to the implementation of facial recognition software.
A levy on the King County ballot has some questioning if it is an essential crime-fighting tool or a potential overreach that could lead to the implementation of facial recognition software.
Washington voters to weigh in on dozens of primary races Tuesday
Washington voters will decide which candidates advance to the November ballot in 10 congressional races, a U.S. Senate seat and dozens of legislative contests in the state's primary election.
Washington voters will decide which candidates advance to the November ballot in 10 congressional races, a U.S. Senate seat and dozens of legislative contests in the state's primary election.
Washington National Guard on front lines of election security
For the first time in state history, the Washington National Guard has been called on to help safeguard the election security system.
For the first time in state history, the Washington National Guard has been called on to help safeguard the election security system.
Washington's "Top 2" primary has potential to shut out major political parties
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington's primary election is less than a week away, but do you know how candidates advance to the general election under this state's unusual system?Washington's primary is not like the rest of the country.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington's primary election is less than a week away, but do you know how candidates advance to the general election under this state's unusual system?Washington's primary is not like the rest of the country.
Washington's electoral system boosting firewalls, bringing in cyber security to prevent hacks
SEATTLE -- In the wake of federal indictments accusing 12 Russian agents of meddling in the 2016 election, efforts are underway to strengthen the electoral system in Washington state.U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein also said Friday the Russian spies stole U.S. voter information of 500,000 Americans -- all in Illinois.Here in Washington, the process of strengthening the electoral system is underway.Secretary of State Kim Wyman says cyber experts with the National Guard will be coming in to help.
SEATTLE -- In the wake of federal indictments accusing 12 Russian agents of meddling in the 2016 election, efforts are underway to strengthen the electoral system in Washington state.U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein also said Friday the Russian spies stole U.S. voter information of 500,000 Americans -- all in Illinois.Here in Washington, the process of strengthening the electoral system is underway.Secretary of State Kim Wyman says cyber experts with the National Guard will be coming in to help.
Monday is deadline to register to vote for Washington's Aug. 7 primary election
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Monday is the deadline to register to vote online or by mail for Washington's top-two primary election on Aug. 7 that will determine which two candidates face each other in the Nov. 6 general election.Primary voters will decide the top two candidates who will face each other in the Nov. 6 general election for one U.S. Senate seat, all of the state's 10 U.S. House seats, 25 of 49 state Senate seats and all 98 of the state House seats.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Monday is the deadline to register to vote online or by mail for Washington's top-two primary election on Aug. 7 that will determine which two candidates face each other in the Nov. 6 general election.Primary voters will decide the top two candidates who will face each other in the Nov. 6 general election for one U.S. Senate seat, all of the state's 10 U.S. House seats, 25 of 49 state Senate seats and all 98 of the state House seats.
11-term Rep. Adam Smith on facing progressive newcomer in August primary
SEATTLE -- Washington's primary election is one month away and the Congressional District 9 race is heating up.Progressive newcomer Sarah Smith is taking on 11-term incumbent Adam Smith to represent the district.Q13 News Correspondent Simone Del Rosario sat down with Sarah Smith at the end of June."I think when you do something for 22 years, no matter what it's going to change your perspective and a lot of these old-guard Democrat guys, they don't know what it's like...to be working class in post-recession America," Sarah Smith said. "Right now, millennials and young people are the largest voting demographic in the nation, we're the largest workforce and we have the fewest voices in Congress."On the heels of a 10-term Democratic incumbent, Joe Crowley, losing to another progressive newcomer, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Del Rosario sat down with Rep.
SEATTLE -- Washington's primary election is one month away and the Congressional District 9 race is heating up.Progressive newcomer Sarah Smith is taking on 11-term incumbent Adam Smith to represent the district.Q13 News Correspondent Simone Del Rosario sat down with Sarah Smith at the end of June."I think when you do something for 22 years, no matter what it's going to change your perspective and a lot of these old-guard Democrat guys, they don't know what it's like...to be working class in post-recession America," Sarah Smith said. "Right now, millennials and young people are the largest voting demographic in the nation, we're the largest workforce and we have the fewest voices in Congress."On the heels of a 10-term Democratic incumbent, Joe Crowley, losing to another progressive newcomer, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Del Rosario sat down with Rep.