Opinion The GOP effort for the governor's office is futile Washington Republicans have run serious gubernatorial races in the past, but that era is over. by Chris Vance / June 18, 2020
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for relying on the feds In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Chris Vance / April 6, 2020
Opinion Four takeaways from Washington’s 2020 primary election Rural-urban polarization is growing, the Democratic civil war continues and other lessons from the Aug. 4 primary. by Chris Vance / August 10, 2020
Opinion What a Biden presidency could mean for WA politics With a friendly administration and a shifting local party system, a political realignment could be underway. by Chris Vance / November 7, 2020
Opinion Republicans need to choose: Trump or America Members of the GOP at every level, including in Washington state, are responsible for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol. by Chris Vance / January 8, 2021
Opinion Election 2020: A national blue wave will impact these WA races The outlines of the election are locked in: Democrats will remain on top. Only a few local contests remain in doubt. by Chris Vance / October 16, 2020
Opinion Best of 2017: I’m a Republican, and I’m joining the protests On Saturday morning over coffee I read a summary of Donald Trump’s executive order regarding refugees and immigrants. Then I read the order itself. And then I read it again. by Chris Vance / December 26, 2017
I'm not sure I'm a Republican anymore Protest against U.S. President Donald Trump in New York. by Chris Vance / July 26, 2017
Politics Washington’s GOP has some lessons for Trump Sen. Mark Schoesler, above, leads the Republican-controlled state Senate. by Chris Vance / March 28, 2017