Elections

Stories

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  For Democrats, debates are a reason to party

  It took only a few minutes to find at least ten debate watch parties around town.
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  Friday politics: Durkan weighs into City Council elections

  Friday politics: Durkan weighs into City Council elections
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  Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan calls a council candidate a socialist but dismisses charge of 'red-baiting'

  Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said she’s not ‘fear-mongering’ by calling a city council candidate a “socialist.” City council candidate Tammy Morales accused Mayor Durkan of “red-baiting” for calling her a socialist who would “cause more division” in Seattle.
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  Former Seattle Council member forms group opposing incumbents

  The group's endorsements match the Chamber of Commerce. They are also funding mailers to oppose Lisa Herbold, Kshama Sawant and Zachary DeWolf.

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  Homelessness top of mind for Seattle voters as ballots start dropping

  Seattle voters are having to choose from a crowded field of City Council candidates. But one issue seems to be top of mind for many – homelessness.
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  Seattle turns out for presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg

  The Showbox was bouncing with energy as presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg prepared to speak at the Seattle nightclub.
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  Kshama Sawant’s labor critic says lost endorsement should be no surprise. He cites five times they've been at odds.

  This week the Martin Luther King County Labor Council endorsed Zachary DeWolf over incumbent Kshama Sawant for Seattle City Council in District 3. They point to five major differences they've had with Sawant.
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  Seattle Chamber aims to focus election on a business-leaning City Council

  They say they’ll work to elect candidates that will be more receptive to working with businesses than the current council has been.

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  Sen. Joe Fain concedes to Democratic challenger amid rape accusation

  Washington State Senator Joe Fain conceded to his opponent, Mona Das, Friday night.

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  November 7th | Midterm recap: Is Washington more progressive today than it was yesterday?

  A lot depends on who you ask. We talked district elections, ballot measures, and the tea leaves of turnout. Author Susan Orlean also made an appearance to chat about her new book.
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  Newly elected Schrier on whether she'll support Nancy Pelosi: 'Oh boy. I don't know'

  With a lead in Washington's 8th Congressional District, first-time candidate Dr. Kim Schrier is poised to be involved in some big national decisions.
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  Democrat Kim Schrier leads by wide margin in 8th District race in Washington state