Elections

Politics

No charges in Washington ballot drop box surveillance investigation

The FBI is in possession of a sheriff’s investigation into an alleged voter suppression effort in King County, Wash. Conservative activists who don’t trust Washington’s vote-by-mail system were behind the effort during the run-up to the August primary.

Politics

Some Republicans in Washington state cast a wary eye on an election security device

Albert sensors alert local governments to potential hacking attempts. But in Washington state, this cybersecurity tool has become the subject of suspicion by some on the political right.

Week in Review: Loan forgiveness, voting, and Sue Bird

Guest host Zaki Hamid discusses the week’s news with Seattle Met’s Allison Williams, Seattle Times’ Jonathan Martin, and political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter.

Government

Approval voting promises simplicity, but can it deliver?

Approval voting has a simple premise; vote for anyone you'd like. But after that, it gets a bit more complicated.

Politics

Will Trump’s impeachment revenge campaign backfire in Washington state?

In a normal election year, Democrats wouldn’t stand a chance. But Democrats hope this isn't a normal year.

Government

The promises and pitfalls of ranked choice voting

Seattle voters will decide in November whether to adopt ranked choice voting, approval voting, or to keep the electoral system as is. These new voting methods would only apply to mayoral city council and city attorney elections.

Politics

WA-03 upset: MAGA Republican unseats Trump impeacher in primary

Jaime Herrera Beutler, the incumbent Republican in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, has conceded to Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent.

Politics

An update on the race in the 3rd Legislative District

Election workers are still processing and counting ballots from last week's primary election, and some of the early results we saw on election night have shifted. Right now one of the Washington Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump is staring down defeat.

Politics

Dramatic twist in WA-03 as MAGA candidate overtakes Trump impeacher

The race in Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the state's southwest took a dramatic turn Monday evening, sending shockwaves through the local Republican party.