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Another setback for the state GOP: Rep. Dave Hayes concedes
Democrat Dave Paul has unseated the three-term 10th District lawmaker in the area’s last undecided race.
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Eyman submits 286K signatures for $30 car tab measure
If this initiative qualifies, lawmakers could adopt it — otherwise it will appear on 2019 ballot.
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John Koster wonders who cares about ‘The Caravan of Crap’
The ex-lawmaker runs a small state agency, so when he shared that essay on Facebook, people noticed.
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A blue wave contributes to unseating a Republican lawmaker
Rep. Mark Harmsworth concedes to Democrat Jared Mead in hotly contested race in Snohomish County.
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Big corporations were among the winners of Tuesday’s voting
So were gun-safety advocates. But the governor and others concerned about climate change came up short.
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2 GOP state lawmakers lose ground to Democratic challengers
After a second day of ballot-counting, there were no changes in outcomes from Tuesday’s election.
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A wave of Democratic victories doesn’t guarantee their agenda
For example, voter rejection of the carbon-fee measure shows a need for careful environmental policy.
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Massive voter turnout marks end of volatile election year
With so much at stake up and down the ballot, turnout is expected to eclipse 75 percent.
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Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District
Concerns about roads, water and gun rights dominate the candidates’ conversations on the campaign trail.
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Firearms initiative is causing a firestorm of debate
Mike Nelson and Brett Bass are gun owners who disagree on whether I-1639 will increase public safety.
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It’s Democrat versus Democrat in this state Senate race
The duel between incumbent Maralyn Chase and challenger Jesse Salomon is about substance and style.
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A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.
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Inslee picks Spokane woman to pilot state aerospace policy
Robin Toth will lead the effort to convince Boeing to build its next new airplane in the state.
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Three incumbent House Democrats face spirited challengers
Unlike many of their peers, DelBene, Larsen and Jayapal are heavy favorites to return to Congress.
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Lovick and Sax duel on car tabs, tolls and transparency
It’s quieter since Sax posted excerpts of sex abuse investigation of Lovick that produced no charges.
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Hobbs, Roulstone duel for important Senate seat
After a testy primary, tolls, traffic and taxes are dominant concerns on the campaign trail.
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Proposed pay hikes for politicians are Eyman’s newest target
If a citizen panel approves the raises in February, Eyman vows to pursue a referendum to repeal them.
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Masquerading junk election mailers sneak across the aisle
Last time, in 2010, it was Democrats. This time it’s conservatives. Either way, it’s opaque misdirection.
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Eyman trial in case brought by state AG pushed to 2020
AG Ferguson is still waiting for financial records from the Mukilteo initiative promoter.
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Setback in Seattle for NRA may bode well for Edmonds gun law
Both cities passed safe storage rules and both got sued by NRA. Edmonds case is in court Oct.…