WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries The state’s chief elections officer sat down for an interview about ranked-choice voting, the 2024 election and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 28, 2024
Politics For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning Just 24% of poll respondents said they’ve decided on a candidate. Last time the seat was open, half of voters knew who they were supporting by January. by H. Stuart Elway / January 23, 2024 / Updated at 11:38 a.m. on Jan. 23
Politics Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 27, 2023
Politics WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 13, 2023
Politics Bellingham minimum wage, Seattle housing measures likely to pass As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 9, 2023
Politics Unknown white powder halts ballot counts in King, Pierce, Spokane, Skagit The discoveries Wednesday morning prompted workers to evacuate their offices a day after Washington's general election. by Josh Cohen / November 8, 2023 / Updated: November 9, 3:44 p.m.
Politics It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2023
Politics Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts. by Joseph O'Sullivan / October 23, 2023
Politics The 2023 general election Washington state Voter Guide is here Candidates in each city answered voters' questions on crime, housing, homelessness and more ahead of the Nov. 7 election. by Crosscut Staff / October 12, 2023
Politics Watch: Seattle City Council District 4 debate Tech consultant Ron Davis and civil servant Maritza Rivera faced off on Oct. 12 at the UW Husky Union Building. by Madeline Happold / October 12, 2023
Politics Watch: Seattle City Council District 3 debate Activist Joy Hollingsworth and former nonprofit director Alex Hudson faced off at Seattle Central College. by Madeline Happold / October 10, 2023
Politics Mayoral candidates Brown, Woodward imagine different Spokanes Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A Sept. 28 debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety. by Mai Hoang / October 9, 2023
Politics Yakima City Council candidates talk budget deficit, homelessness With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall. by Mai Hoang / September 28, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council primary hints at progressive/centrist showdown Aug. 1 elections have voters watching to see if Seattle politics will continue to trend right as seven district races shake out. by Josh Cohen / August 1, 2023
Politics Washington governor’s race sparks stricter campaign-finance rule AG Bob Ferguson's $1.3M transfer, an attorney turned ‘finance gadfly’ and a Public Disclosure Commission vote that could shake up the election. by Joseph O'Sullivan / July 21, 2023
Politics Who’s raised the most money in Seattle City Council races? As primary ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes, here are the current top fundraisers and Democracy Voucher recipients in each district. by Josh Cohen / July 13, 2023 / Updated: July 13, 2023 8:32 A.M.