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On abortion: Eastern Washington congressional candidates offer positions
Few events have colored national politics as deeply as the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, stating that there is no Constitutional right to abortion and conferring authority to regulate the procedure to individual states.
Brian Heywood, man behind slate of consequential initiatives, backs Michael Baumgartner for Congress
Brian Heywood, the hedge fund manager who the Seattle Times in January called maybe “the most consequential figure in Washington politics” this year, has endorsed Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner in his bid for Congress.
Congressional candidates of both parties face off in North Central High School debate ahead of 5th district primary
Nine congressional candidates faced off Tuesday night at North Central High School – in a debate with questions culled from the high school student body.
Fifth Congressional District candidates to take to debate stage Tuesday
The most prominent candidates hoping to represent Eastern Washington in Congress will meet on the debate stage Tuesday evening at the North Central High School central theater, fielding questions mostly generated by high school students in a format moderated by The Spokesman-Review and the Inlander.
How could Trump’s conviction play into races in Washington?
Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York City court prompted a flood of speculation about what the outcome means for the former president’s bid to return to the White House in the November election. But Thursday’s verdict seems likely to have ripple effects in races farther down Washington state’s ballot.
Political stunt or needed perspective? Congressional candidates travel to border, Ukraine
As candidates vying to represent Eastern Washington in Congress attempt to distinguish themselves in a crowded field, several have made trips far afield from the district to demonstrate their commitment to issues they would need to address in D.C.
Washington state GOP contributions to congressional hopefuls suggest party may have helped candidates circumvent election law
Campaign finance reports and a text shared with The Spokesman-Review appear to show a high-profile Republican candidate for Congress circumvented federal election law with the aid of the state Republican Party.
Congressional candidate Michael Baumgartner films impromptu campaign ad at scene of suspected murder in Spokane
Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner, who is running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, was preparing for a day of filming campaign ads Thursday morning to highlight various themes for his campaign, including public safety.
No endorsement from Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper after she suspends congressional campaign
Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper has suspended her campaign to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, she acknowledged in a news release after not filing to run before the Friday deadline.
Spokane property tax levy officially pulled from August ballot
A major property tax levy was officially pulled off of the August ballot Thursday after a unanimous vote by the Spokane City Council.
Bernadine Bank, Carmela Conroy endorsed for Congress by Spokane County Democrats
The Spokane County Democratic Party has dual-endorsed two candidates running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress: former diplomat Carmela Conroy and OB-GYN Bernadine Bank.
Candidates hoping to replace McMorris Rodgers in Congress have raised $1 million. Here’s who’s got the most.
The race to represent Eastern Washington in Congress is heating up, as evidenced by the $1 million raised by a dozen candidates – most of it in the first three months of the year.
Washington state GOP endorses Brian Dansel for Congress
A week after the Spokane County GOP gave Ferry County Commissioner Brian Dansel its top rating for the 5th Congressional District, the state Republican Party has given the former Trump appointee its endorsement.
Republican congressional candidate sends cease and desist letter to Loren Culp
State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber has sent a cease and desist letter calling for Loren Culp, a deputy and former Republican gubernatorial and congressional candidate, to retract a “deepfake” social media post the Republican representative alleges was meant to tarnish her campaign to represent Eastern Washington in Congress.
Brian Dansel, not Jonathan Bingle, ranked highest by Spokane County GOP after error found by party
The Spokane County Republican Party has issued a correction: Ferry County Commissioner Brian Dansel, not Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle, received the party’s highest score for a candidate running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress.
Jonathan Bingle tops Spokane GOP’s scoring in race for Congress
A week before the state Republican Party considers endorsing a candidate for Congress in Eastern Washington, Spokane County GOP has ranked the nine Republican choices.
Congressional candidate Michael Baumgartner touts early fundraising haul
One of Spokane’s most adept campaign fundraisers is running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, and on Tuesday he revealed a impressive early war chest he hopes marks him as a leader in a crowded field.
Washington GOP wants candidates to drop out ahead of primary election to boost odds of victory. Some say ‘absolutely not’
Worried that crowded fields of Republicans could dilute the primary election vote in races across Washington this year, the state party wants to handpick candidates months before voters can weigh in and ask the rest to fall in line, according to documents obtained by The Spokesman-Review.
Democrats running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress make their case on debate stage
Democrats seeking to represent Eastern Washington in Congress by flipping a seat held by outgoing Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, made one of their first pitches directly to the voting public Friday during a debate hosted by the Eastern Washington University Student Democrats.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown endorses Carmela Conroy for Congress
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has publicly endorsed former diplomat Carmela Conroy to represent Eastern Washington in Congress.