Seattle's wealthiest precincts turned out in force. But younger voters and renters also saw increases from past years. 

The decision is likely to stall other Democrats' plans to move up in state leadership. 

The proposal to curb PAC donations and foreign influence in elections is likely to face court challenges if approved.

More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help.

Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González says she's pursuing the job of state attorney general. Meanwhile, a GOP state senator says he'll run for governor. 

In the biggest surprise of primary night, Girmay Zahilay received a majority of early votes against 25-year council veteran Larry Gossett. Here's how he did it.

On a night when city council incumbents survived, longtime King County Councilmember Larry Gossett saw his political fortunes diminish.

Same-day voter registration is now a thing in WA. Meanwhile, people with physical impairments can get help filling out their ballots.

Local Democratic groups have split over whether to support two candidates with ties to the former county party chair who resigned amid accusations he mistreated staff.

The Seattle Public Library does far more than contribute to the intellectual life of our city.

Few politicians think August is the best month for turnout. But a few factors, including fundraising, may mean the election date’s here to stay.

An upgrade hasn't gone perfectly, but a new law allowing voters to register as late as Election Day will take hold regardless.

Those running for the seven open seats have before them a thankless — and essential — job.

Candidates for statewide offices are actively campaigning as they wait for Gov. Jay Inslee to decide his political future. But they're not calling it that, exactly.