Election 2020

Commentary: Which path will it be, GOP? Trump’s or Reagan’s?

To survive, the Republican Party may need to revisit Reagan’s more inclusive brand of conservatism.

Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November

Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November

Three Republicans won in the primary including Bill Bruch defeating Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor.

Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November
Local delegates adjust to the unconventional conventions

Local delegates adjust to the unconventional conventions

It’s not the same, but Democrats and Republicans are participating with laptop computers and TVs.

Local delegates adjust to the unconventional conventions
Commentary: Democratic convention was awkward — and authentic

Commentary: Democratic convention was awkward — and authentic

Like a family Zoom call, its slips and weirdness left voters with a sense of honesty and humanness.

Commentary: Democratic convention was awkward — and authentic
Comment: History-making Black women guided Harris to ticket

Comment: History-making Black women guided Harris to ticket

Black women do not merely fight for themselves; by fighting for themselves, they fight for everyone.

Comment: History-making Black women guided Harris to ticket

Commentary: For once, the keynote looked more like America

Joe is at the top of the ticket for Democrats; but consider the diversity shown down the ballot.

Comment: Virtual conventions what parties always dreamed of

Since the ’60s both parties have sought to control the conventions; the Democrats may have achieved it.

Postmaster general pauses plan for overhauling mail delivery

Postmaster general pauses plan for overhauling mail delivery

AG Ferguson sues, alleging the U.S. Postal Service leader acted without following federal law.

Postmaster general pauses plan for overhauling mail delivery
County’s voter turnout for primary election hit 50-year high

County’s voter turnout for primary election hit 50-year high

Election officials certified results Tuesday. A late surge pushed turnout to the best showing since 1964.

County’s voter turnout for primary election hit 50-year high

Comment: Election can be rigged; here’s how Trump could do it

Claiming mailed ballots are illegitimate, he could halt their counting after election day.

A levy failure pushes Lakewood to cut spending, tap reserves

Among other cuts, the district plans to axe a school resource officer and leave vacant jobs unfilled.

Comment: 26th Amendment can cure suppression of youth vote

The amendment, which gave those 18 to 21 the right to vote, also protects that vote from limitations.

Bond defeat scuttles plans for Everett school improvements

Bond defeat scuttles plans for Everett school improvements

The continuing pandemic and recession likely were factors in the district’s second bond setback in three years.

Bond defeat scuttles plans for Everett school improvements

Comment: Harris’ elevation to ticket has been long time coming

Following many women before her in politics, Harris could deliver final blow to the glass ceiling.

Local Black leaders: Harris is blazing new trail in politics

Local Black leaders: Harris is blazing new trail in politics

They say the Democratic vice-presidential candidate will crack open a door long shut to women of color.

Local Black leaders: Harris is blazing new trail in politics
Updated 2020 primary election results for Snohomish County

Updated 2020 primary election results for Snohomish County

Returns for contested races and ballot measures, updated daily as mail-in ballots are counted.

Updated 2020 primary election results for Snohomish County

Auditor: Voter turnout could be historic in Snohomish County

After Saturday’s tally, the Everett schools bond was still a longshot and Lakewood’s tech levy was passing.

Everett school bond, Lakewood levy failing in new tallies

Everett school bond, Lakewood levy failing in new tallies

Both school measures had been just shy of the votes needed to pass on election night.

Everett school bond, Lakewood levy failing in new tallies

Everett school bond loses ground in latest tally of ballots

Some good news in Lakewood where the district’s two-year technology levy inched closer to passage

Gov. Jay Inslee cruises, with GOP’s Loren Culp a strong 2nd

Gov. Jay Inslee cruises, with GOP’s Loren Culp a strong 2nd

Denny Heck leads the contest for lieutenant governor. Incumbent Democrats routed foes in other statewide races.

Gov. Jay Inslee cruises, with GOP’s Loren Culp a strong 2nd