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2009 Election

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Election 09: The revolt of the independents

Posted Thu, Nov 5, 7:08 p.m.

The message isn't being heard in the Seattle area, but elsewhere voters are repudiating party labels and demanding less government and more jobs.

Election 09: Progressive, anti-Eyman voters are not only in King County

Posted Wed, Nov 4, 12:39 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

Progressive voting blocs tend to be close to Puget Sound, and this core is expanding and holding steady. The exceptions: Pierce, Mason, and Clallam. Clark County is a key swing area.

Election 09: Suburban voters are coming back to their GOP home

Posted Wed, Nov 4, 12:22 p.m.

By Chris Vance

Educated, affluent, secular suburbanites had been swinging to Obama and the Democrats. No more.

Election '09: Inside the mayoral campaign parties

Posted Wed, Nov 4, 10 a.m.

By Mark Matassa

Two Crosscut writers, having declared their political druthers, report from last night's events.

Election 09: National results point to a throw-them-out tide

Posted Wed, Nov 4, 6:56 a.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

Incumbent Congressional Democrats in marginal districts will now run scared, making passage of health-care reform more difficult.

Election 09: All-mail ballots drain elections of their majesty

Posted Wed, Nov 4, 6 a.m.

By Steven J. Buri

Vote-by-mail may be more convenient, but it comes at the expense of the symbolism and grand drama of election nights.

What would real political change look like?

Posted Tue, Nov 3, 5:27 p.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

The election will bring change, but the entrenched factors suggest only a few nudges. Here's an agenda for substantive change in our tax system, our spending priorities, our stalemated politics, and the post-Boeing economy.

Have Republicans found a path to reclaim some high state offices?

Posted Tue, Nov 3, 6 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

Those stepping stones are King County executive and Attorney General. New election rules make the King County post within reach for Susan Hutchison, running as an independent.

A once-in-a-generation chance for regionalism

Posted Mon, Nov 2, 6 a.m.

By Fred Jarrett

The idea gets lip service each election, but this year could be different, especially for King County. A veteran advocate lays out some guidelines and examples.

What I liked about this election

Posted Mon, Nov 2, 6 a.m.

By David Brewster

Ten encouraging developments, plus four little worries. It only seemed like an inconsequential election season, but the omens were quite good for life after Nickels.

Reality, Eugene-style

Posted Fri, Oct 30, 6 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Even a Seattle liberal can get that "not in Kansas anymore" feeling about a visit to Eugene, Ore.

Divorce for gay rights

Posted Thu, Oct 29, 6 a.m.

By Ann Bauer

Island Girl: A new resident of Washington finds the prospect of Referendum 71's defeat so abhorrent that she's considering a logical pro-marriage response: splitting up.

Mallahan or McGinn? That is the question.

Posted Wed, Oct 28, 6 a.m.

By Knute Berger

I have no answer yet about how to vote in the Seattle mayor's race. Like a lot of people, I'm still working it out.

My picks for the general election ballot

Posted Thu, Oct 22, 6 a.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

In a year of change, the choices are getting easier as Election Day approaches.

McGinn's tunnel cave

Posted Wed, Oct 21, 6 a.m.

By Knute Berger

One reason not to vote early in Seattle: From here to election day is an eternity, especially with two mayoral candidates like Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn.

Is the tunnel a boondoggle?

Posted Tue, Oct 20, 6 a.m.

By Knute Berger

A new study shows Seattle-area tunnel projects are very likely to break the budget. But the nature of most mega-projects also suggests the Viaduct surface option wouldn't be exempt from cost problems either.

Breaking Mallahan out of the 'business guy' box

Posted Wed, Oct 14, 6 a.m.

By Anthony B. Robinson

Our writer, talking with the Seattle mayoral candidate, comes away impressed by his small-C catholicity and Northwest values.

Hey kids: Get a job!

Posted Tue, Oct 13, 6 a.m.

By Dick Lilly

Better yet, Seattle's next mayor should make sure all high school students spend a year working. It's the best thing he can do to prepare them for adulthood ... and boost graduation rates too.