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Race to represent Spokane in Olympia too close to call
The only contested race in central Spokane’s legislative district is too close to call based on initial results, with less than 500 votes separating the three candidates vying for a state House seat.
Incumbent Sen. Maria Cantwell and GOP-endorsed Raul Garcia lead in primary race for Senate seat
Incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell will face Republican Raul Garcia in the November election.
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and challenger David Olson lead in primary for state superintendent of public instruction
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and conservative challenger David Olson took an early lead in the race to oversee public education in Washington.
Ferguson, Reichert advance to November’s general election in Washington governor’s race
Primary election ballots tallied so far Tuesday night showed Ferguson taking a strong lead with 45% of the vote, followed by Reichert who picked up 28%. As of Tuesday night, Republican Semi Bird trailed with 9%, putting him out of the running. Democrat Mark Mullet followed further behind earning 5% of the vote on election night.
Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Carmela Conroy projected to advance in 5th Congressional District primary
Either Republican Michael Baumgartner or Democrat Carmela Conroy will be Eastern Washington’s new face in Congress early next year.
Two Republicans leading race for state lands commissioner as five Democrats split vote
Early vote counts Tuesday night deemed the race for Washington’s next commissioner of public lands too close to call, with three candidates fighting neck and neck over two spots on the November general election ballot.
Former U.S. attorney to face off with Pasco mayor in race for Washington attorney general this fall
Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Pete Serrano will advance in the race to be Washington’s next attorney general.Primary election ballots counted so far Tuesday night showed Serrano taking the lead with 42% of the vote, followed by Brown who pulled 36% of the vote. Democrat Manka Dhingra trailed in Tuesday’s counts with 22% of the vote
Incumbent Fennessy to face court of appeals attorney Van Winkle in Spokane County judge race; Mungia leads in Supreme Court race
Incumbent Judge Timothy Fennessy will face court of appeals staffer Andrew Van Winkle in the November general election.
Judge settles dispute over who is the real chair of the Grant County GOP
A Grant County judge has sided with the Washington State Republican Party in a 10-month dispute over who is the legitimate leader of the Grant County Republican Central Committee.
With important election on Tuesday, Spokane County voter turnout remains lower than 2020
Voter turnout remains depressed in Spokane County with only days to go before the Aug. 6 primary election, when a number of crowded races for significant statewide and federal offices will be winnowed to two candidates a piece.
Four challengers are vying to unseat incumbent Lt. Governor of Washington Denny Heck. Here’s why
Among the races on the ballot to be narrowed by Washington voters in the Aug. 6 primary is that for the state’s lieutenant governor.
Once-ousted commissioner is suing Stevens County while running for re-election; he says it’s his only option after unfair ruling
A Stevens County commissioner who is running for re-election is also suing the county and the former prosecutor. He faces two challengers in the Aug. 6 primary election.
On charter schools and school vouchers, candidates for state Superintendent of public instruction hold vastly differing perspectives
Candidates for state superintendent of public instruction hold strikingly varied positions on the expansion of charter schools in Washington.
Congressional candidates grapple with the economy, federal budget
As Americans grow increasingly concerned with the economy and their economic position, candidates hoping to represent Eastern Washington in Congress are making their case to voters that their party and policies will help their constituents get ahead.
Spokane County Fire District 13 in desperate need of funding increase
Most levies that pass increase the amount of money residents have to pay, but the proposed levy increase in Spokane County Fire District 13 might do the opposite, according to the fire chief.
Sales tax increase for public safety to appear on Spokane ballots this November
Spokane voters will be asked this November whether they want to pay a permanent 0.1% extra sales tax within city limits, after the Spokane City Council voted Monday to place the question on the November election ballot.
Ballots are arriving for Washington’s primary elections. Here are the top contenders for governor
Ballots dropped Friday for the Aug. 6 state primary elections. This year marks the first incumbent-free contest for governor since Jay Inslee was elected in 2012, barely beating out his Republican opponent Rob McKenna by a 3% margin of the vote.
City of Cheney asks voters for EMS levy renewal to maintain staffing
Cheney’s EMS tax, set to expire at the end of the year, is up for renewal on the Aug. 6 ballot.
A Clean Slate: Three vying for open House seat in state’s largest legislative district in northeastern Washington
Legislative district 7 position 1. analysis of individual candidates.
In race to replace McMorris Rodgers, fundraising shows some campaigns gaining, others fizzling
Republican Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner continues to have a wide lead in campaign money over the other 10 candidates running for Congress in Eastern Washington.