Democrats

Democrat Concedes Secretary Of State Contest

Phyllis Fletcher — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:09:05 +0000

Democrat Kathleen Drew has conceded the race for Washington secretary of state.

In a statement Saturday, Drew said of her Republican rival Kim Wyman, "I know that she will carry forward Washington’s tradition of fair and impartial elections, and I am optimistic that she will work on measures to remove barriers and increase voter participation."

New Washington Democrats Face Tough Choices In Congress

Amy Radil — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:24:05 +0000

At a post-election lunch for politicians and labor leaders, Democrats were savoring their victories, but also contemplating the tough choices awaiting progressives in Congress this month.

Washington State GOP Searching Its Soul Over Losses

Deborah Wang — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:45:04 +0000

As the vote count continues, Washington Republicans are preparing for possible losses in several key state races.

Democratic attorney general hopeful Bob Ferguson leads Republican Reagan Dunn. The two are vying for the seat left open by Republican Rob McKenna, who stepped down to run for governor. McKenna has held the office since 2005.

WA Democrats Make Final Push to Get Out The Vote

Deborah Wang — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:08:10 +0000

Democratic Party activists in the state of Washington were in high gear this weekend conducting a massive get-out-the-vote campaign. Hundreds of volunteers manned phone banks and fanned out across neighborhoods to encourage people who hadn’t voted to turn in their ballots.

New Political Lines Being Drawn On Eastside

Steve Scher — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The voters in the cities and towns on the east side of Lake Washington are a diverse bunch. Gone is the red swath that once ran up the I-405 corridor. Changing economics and demographics have created patches of blue and a purple hue where the outcomes of statewide elections are determined. We talk with Knute Berger about how Democrats and Independents are reshaping Eastside politics and where Republicans are digging in.