Perennial loser Dino Rossi has thrown in the towel on his fourth consecutive failed bid for higher office in Washington State.
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Washingtonians rejected I‑1631, but that doesn’t mean they oppose a price on pollution
Since I‑1631 is unfortunately not going to become law in December, we need to get to work developing a new climate action plan, pronto.
Mona Das closes in on Joe Fain in 47th District; now trails by just ninety votes
Democratic challenger Mona Das is on the cusp of overtaking entrenched Republican State Senator and alleged rapist Joe Fain in Washington’s 47th Legislative District.
Idaho overwhelmingly votes to expand Medicaid; Proposition #2 Yes vote tops 60%!
Voters in Idaho are giving a big thumbs up to a ballot measure to expand Medicaid to cover low income adults and people without children.
A NEW MAJORITY: Democrats capture control of the U.S. House of Representatives
The Democratic Party has won control of the United States House of Representatives and will be able to provide a much-needed check on Donald Trump’s power beginning in just a few weeks, NBC News is projecting.
Democrat Donna Shalala pulls it out, picking up Florida’s 27th Congressional District
Democrat Donna Shalala has flipped Florida’s 27th Congressional District seat, beating Republican contender Maria Elvira Salazar.
Democratic voters kick Republican Bruce Rauner out of the Illinois governorship
Goodbye, Bruce Rauner. Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker has been projected as the winner of the Illinois gubernatorial race.
Early results: Democrats get their first U.S. House pickup, Florida contests very tight
Polls have now closed in a number of states on the East Coast, and while many votes remain to be counted, Democrats are seeing a few early signs of progress.
Friendly Pacific NW rivalry: Oregon catches — and passes! — Washington’s voter turnout
Oregon has really stepped up its turnout since its last report and has rocketed past Washington to a 49% ballot return rate statewide. Washington hasn’t been sitting still, though… its turnout is now up to 47.6%, and should surpass 50% by tonight.
Today is General Election Day 2018. Haven’t voted yet? It’s time to get that ballot in!
This is it. Election Day 2018 has arrived. Have you voted? Have you asked your family and friends if they’ve voted?
What to expect on Election Night? Nothing! Why it’s best to have no expectations at all
Don’t worry about Election Night — it’ll arrive soon enough. Take deep breaths, focus on work that will make a positive difference, and do that work.
Voter turnout surges in Washington with just over twenty-four hours to go; Oregon lags
Voter turnout in Washington is strong and getting stronger, while Oregon has some catching up to do. Have you voted? How about your friends?
Priscilla O’Leary: 1958–2018
On November 4th, 2018, NPI lost one of its strongest supporters: Priscilla O’Leary. Read about Priscilla’s life and her contributions to progressive causes.
Mari Leavitt hopes to double Democratic representation in Washington’s 28th LD
Meet Democratic challenger Mari Leavitt, who decided to seek a rematch with Republican incumbent Dick Muri in Washington’s 28th Legislative District this year.