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Presidential candidates turn their attention to Washington
This state’s presidential primary is March 10. It is one of six states with votes that day.
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Presidential primary is a hit with voters in both parties
Ballots are roaring in. Still, some voters are peeved at having to choose a party to participate.
Northwest
Sanders is tops in Washington fundraising among Democrats
Nine hundred Amazon workers gave him money. Boeing workers gave President Donald Trump $38,000.
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Supreme Court to hear Washington case of ‘faithless’ electors
One of the petitioners in a landmark test of free will is an Electoral College participant from Everett.
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Want choice? Democrats will have 13 for presidential primary
Not surprisingly, President Donald Trump will be the only candidate for Republicans to consider.
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Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?
Tim Eyman’s candidacy will settle whether voters like him as much as they like his tax-cutting ideas.
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Is Eyman really running for governor? It’s looking that way
He’s launched a website, registered his campaign and decided to run as an independent in 2020.
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Eyman’s next initiative is to become Washington’s governor
The renowned anti-tax crusader declared his candidacy but hasn’t said if he’ll run as a Republican.
Northwest
Serial initiative-promoter Eyman says he’ll run for governor
He made the announcement while testifying at a Sound Transit board meeting.
Nation-World
Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Patrick announces Dem presidential bid
Deval Patrick has close ties to former President Barack Obama and his network of political advisers.
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Bond proposal could help Mukilteo’s aging overcrowded schools
The $240 million capital bond proposal the board is considering would fund projects for six years.
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Everett schools diagramming an offense to pass a $317M bond
The main difference in this proposal is that it does not contain money to build a new high…
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Everett and Edmonds schools put big-ticket bonds on ballots
Combined, the bonds total nearly $1 billion and would replace three aging schools in each district.
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A boring election for state seats in 2020? Try nine of them
Right now, most incumbents for Washington’s executive offices are not facing tough re-election fights.
Local News
One of these three Republicans will soon be a state senator
Ron Muzzall, Christine Cribb and Sara Hyatt are vying for the appointment to Barbara Bailey’s seat
Nation-World
Bernie Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events
The 78-year-old presidential candidate experienced chest discomfort during an event Tuesday.
Local News
One Republican era ends and soon another one will begin
Sen. Barbara Bailey’s career quietly ended Monday. Six fellow GOP members are vying to succeed her.
Nation-World
Democratic debate: Top 2020 contenders finally on same stage
Joe Biden, who is leading in polls, is downplaying the prospects of a clash with Elizabeth Warren.
Northwest
As state GOP struggles, Dave Reichert eyes run for governor
While he considers it, a Republican candidate deficit extends to other marquee 2020 races.
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‘Faithless’ electors win a critical round in federal court
An appeals panel concluded that Colorado electors don’t have to vote for a state’s popular-vote winner.