Clear differences emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be Washington’s next governor.
In November, voters will decide on a proposal to add an extra $29 per month in property taxes for the average homeowner.
Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run.
The candidates in Washington’s governor’s race will meet twice for debates in mid-September.
Candidates backed by the House and Senate GOP didn’t make it through the primary, raising concerns the party could lose seats this fall.
The two Democrats in the race split the vote, with Nick Brown at almost 36%, followed by Manka Dhingra with 22.2%.
Bob Ferguson had hauled in around 45.5% of the first batch of votes. Dave Reichert, the former King County sheriff, received 27.9%.
In a statement Wednesday, Mayor Cassie Franklin said the vote “will impact our community in negative ways.”
Now to see who Reps. Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen will face in November. Rep. Kim Schrier will try to fend off Carmen Goers, a Republican.
Highlights include a tight Senate race in the 10th District and a potential rematch between Rep. Sam Low and former Rep. Robert Sutherland.
Less than one-third of Snohomish County voters want port representation, according to the first batch of results released Tuesday night.
Here is everything you need to know before ballot boxes close Tuesday night.
Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair have combined to raise over $700,000 as the incumbent looks to fend off a strong challenge.
Turn in your ballot — in-person, by mail or by ballot box — to make sure your vote counts on a number of important local races.
Rep. Clyde Shavers turned northern Snohomish County’s 10th Legislative District blue in 2022. He wants to keep it that way.
Yard signs have dotted streets in recent weeks pushing back against the proposed 44% property tax increase.
Proponents of the measure say the lid lift will go toward essential services. Detractors say city spending is out of control.
