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Legislator who came to United States as refugee presents Washington’s votes to nominate Biden

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 18, 2020

The Democratic National Convention continued its unconventional process for one of the most iconic exercises of the quadrennial event, the roll call of the states in which votes are formally cast for the nominees.

Cindy McCain video on Joe Biden to air at DNC

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 18, 2020

Cindy McCain is going to bat for Joe Biden, lending her voice to a video set to air during Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention programming focused on Biden’s close friendship with her late husband, Republican Sen. John McCain.

Live Video: Day Two of the Democratic National Convention

Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

The Washington Post Politics & Accountability anchor Libby Casey will host live coverage each night from 8 p.m. (Eastern U.S. time) until approximately 11:30 p.m (ET).

Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

Facing a public backlash over mail delays, the Trump administration scrambled to respond Monday as the House prepared an emergency vote to halt delivery interruptions and service changes that Democrats warned could imperil the November election.

As battle over mail-in voting heats up, Washington offers example of how to avoid the disaster many states fear

Sun., Aug. 16, 2020

With an unprecedented number of Americans expected to vote by mail in November, sweeping changes at the U.S. Postal Service have raised concerns about voters receiving their ballots before Election Day, but election watchers say returning ballots on time could be a bigger problem.

Post Office warns states across US about mail voting

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 14, 2020

More questions keep coming about mail service and the coming elections

Major U.S. postal workers union endorses Biden for president

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 14, 2020

A major union representing U.S. postal workers has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president, a move that comes as President Donald Trump has acknowledged starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November's election.

Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 13, 2020

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he opposes additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service, acknowledging that his position would starve the agency of money Democrats say it needs to process an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots during the coronavirus pandemic.

Senators seek clarity on Postal Service’s treatment of election mail

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 13, 2020

WASHINGTON – Amid growing concern about the impact of changes at the U.S. Postal Service on Americans’ ability to vote by mail, Democratic senators on Wednesday called on the agency’s chief to clarify how it will handle ballots and other election-related mail.

QAnon-supporting candidate unrepentant despite GOP criticism

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 12, 2020

President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted support for congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene, a supporter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory who’s been criticized for racist comments, following her Republican primary victory in Georgia.

‘She’s a forceful advocate’: Harris pick gets high marks from many Washington Democrats

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 11, 2020

The selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for vice president delighted some, encouraged others and disappointed a few party members Tuesday after presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden made his announcement.

Puerto Ricans, upset at botched primary, demand answers

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 10, 2020

The future of Puerto Rico's botched primaries rested in the hands of the island's Supreme Court as answers trickled out Monday on why voting centers lacked ballots and forced officials to reschedule part of the primaries in a blow to the U.S. territory’s democracy.

Primary shows Rep. Matt Shea remains big influence in GOP politics in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 10, 2020

While Matt Shea isn’t running for re-election, his influence can still be felt throughout Spokane Valley’s 4th Legislative District.

Washington’s top elections official warns of ‘very concerning’ changes at Postal Service that could impact voting

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 10, 2020

Washington election officials are worried that attempts to cut costs at the U.S. Postal Service could impact the November election amid growing bipartisan concerns about the agency’s ability to handle a surge of mail-in ballots across the country.

Loren Culp moves from gun-law dissident to GOP gubernatorial nominee

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 10, 2020

Loren Culp, the Republican challenger for governor who bested other more experienced campaigners in Tuesday’s primary, can mark the starting point of his run as the day after the 2018 election.

Spin Control: Wrapping up loose ends from Tuesday’s primary

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 3, 2020

Candidates have to believe they can win and shouldn’t discard that faith until absolutely necessary. But neither should they tempt fate the way initiative entrepreneur turned would-be governor Tim Eyman did Tuesday night.

Socialist Workers Party candidates hope to bring alternatives to presidential race in Washington

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 7, 2020

OLYMPIA – Washington voters will likely get to choose from more than two candidates for president after Walmart cashier Alyson Kennedy and catering cook Malcolm Jarrett, of the Socialist Workers Party, filed petitions Friday to appear on the November ballot.

No hoopla: Virus upends Trump and Biden convention plans

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 6, 2020

At the last minute, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, are searching for places to impressively yet safely accept their parties' presidential nominations as the spread of the coronavirus adds fresh uncertainty to the campaign for the White House.

Trump considering giving convention speech from White House

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 5, 2020

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'll probably deliver his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House now that plans to hold the event in two battleground states have been foiled by coronavirus concerns and restrictions.

Biden won’t go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 5, 2020

Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signaling a move to a convention that essentially has become entirely virtual.