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• Affirmative action trails, but supporters still see positives

  The affirmative action measure on Tuesday’s ballot was divisive in Asian-American communities. But some say the heated debate had a positive side.
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  It’s election week in Seattle! Your Wednesday update

  In the race for the open seat in the Seattle city council's District 7 race, which includes Queen Anne and downtown, the gap between former Seattle police chief Jim Pugel and assistant city attorney Andrew Lewis has narrowed dramatically.

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  How Amazon's money backfired (and helped labor)

  The race to watch in the Seattle City Council election is District 3, where incumbent Kshama Sawant trails Egan Orion by about eight points.
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  3 takeaways from Election Night in Seattle, starring Kshama Sawant

  Amazon may have exacted its revenge on Kshama Sawant

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  Election results so far: Tight races as more ballots are counted

  Election results for Seattle and selected King County and Washington ballot measures.

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  Why Kshama Sawant wanted to make Seattle's election all about Amazon

  Seattle's local election had been focused on local city issues like homelessness. That changed after Amazon poured $1.5 million into city council races, giving city council member Kshama Sawant the opponent she really wanted all along: Jeff Bezos
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  Seattle voters contend between political newcomer or civil rights legend

  Civil rights icon versus political newcomer. That’s the choice in a King County Council race, for a seat long held by incumbent Larry Gossett. But in the August primary, his opponent Girmay Zahilay shot out ahead, with nearly 20 percent more votes.

• Friday Politics: Amazon's election money

  Amazon is playing a bigger role than ever in Seattle politics. How will it impact next week's election? KUOW's Angela King talks with political analysts Joni Balter and C.R. Douglas.
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  October 30th | What will Seattle city council candidates do about homelessness?

  A look at what your vote might mean this Tuesday. A debate about homelessness. Deciding whether or not to blow the whistle. And getting ready for Halloween with creepy sightings around the city.
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  Seattle's homeless crisis: A KUOW hosted debate

  Is the homelessness crisis really killing Seattle?
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  Seattle firefighter ad spending is not about fighting fires

  Firefighters have spent nearly $200,000 on items such as little fireman's hat magnet mailers, as well as giant postcards and digital ads that picture lots of raging fires. But despite the fire photos, firefighting is not their top concern.
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  5 questions: City council candidates in south Seattle

  We asked Seattle residents: what do you want the candidates for city council to talk about as they campaign for votes?