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Daily Archives: November 2nd, 2021

Rounding up the initial returns in key 2021 Central Puget Sound school board races

Excerpt: After a long stretch of at-home learning and remote teaching due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's school board races throughout King County gave voters the opportunity to decide who should have responsibility for overseeing the administration of many of the state's biggest school districts.
Written by:Emma Goolsby
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In Port of Seattle races, Calkins is cruising to victory, Bowman is holding on a to slim lead, and Steinbrueck is tied with Hasegawa

Excerpt: There were three contests for Port of Seattle on the November 2021 ballot, each pitting an incumbent against a challenger. Here's how each pairing of candidates fared on Election Night.
Written by:Rich Erwin
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Ann Davison ahead of Nicole Thomas Kennedy for Seattle City Attorney in initial results

Excerpt: It has been a long, long time since a Republican was elected to a citywide position in Seattle, but that could be about to change if the election results we're seeing tonight hold.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Bruce Harrell looks set to be Seattle’s next mayor with huge lead over Lorena González

Excerpt: In the marquee race of the year, for Mayor of Seattle, former City Councilmember Bruce Harrell has a huge, massive lead over current City Council President Lorena González, with 64.63 % of the vote to González's 35.02%.
Written by:Ruairi Vaughan
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Sarah Perry easily defeating Kathy Lambert in hard fought King County Council race

Excerpt: The Democratic challenger appears headed for a rout over the Republican incumbent, who has represented the district for decades.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Today is General Election Day 2021. Haven’t voted yet? It’s time to get that ballot in!

Excerpt: This is it. Election Day 2021 has arrived. Have you voted? Have you asked your family and friends if they've voted?
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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