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Category Archives: Elections

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to weaken Voting Rights Act to sanction Alabama gerrymander

Excerpt: The decision, a big blow to the right wing, means that Alabama Republicans' gamble that the Court would accept its invitation to further weaken the Voting Rights Act has failed. While Justices Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, and Coney Barrett wanted to go along with Alabama, Roberts and Kavanaugh were not interested.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Christine Rolfes appointed to Kitsap County Commission; will leave State Senate

Excerpt: The longtime Washington State Senator will soon be leaving the Legislature to focus on her new responsibilities at the local level,
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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U.S. Senate sends bill to raise debt ceiling, satisfy Republican ransom demands to Biden

Excerpt: The so-called Fiscal Responsibility Act received yea votes from almost two-thirds of the Senate, passing 63-36. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley, Ed Markey, and John Fetterman voted no, along with independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and seventeen Republican senators.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Washington State Senator Mark Mullet launches 2024 gubernatorial campaign

Excerpt: “There is no candidate for governor at this point focused on the biggest challenges facing our state including affordable housing, reducing homelessness, creating jobs and making neighborhoods safe,” Mullet contends.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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The oil sands province of Alberta: Where extreme weather meets extreme politics

Excerpt: The political climate of Canada’s oil producing province is being upstaged by Mother Nature. Prolonged heat and lightning have produced a natural climate emergency with fires blackening the skies and consuming more than 2.3 million acres in a not-so-merry month of May.
Written by:Joel Connelly
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Democrats win spring mayoral contests in Jacksonsville, Florida and Colorado Springs

Excerpt: Two large cities in red and purple states that have been run by Republicans will soon have Democratic governance.
Written by:Joel Connelly
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Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces candidacy for Governor of Washington State

Excerpt: "My office has been on the front lines of our changing world," said Franz. "I know what it means to take bold risks to make big progress because there isn’t time to wait. We're facing many challenges, but we can tackle them, together."
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Senator Manka Dhingra launches 2024 campaign for Attorney General

Excerpt: The Democratic state senator is the first major candidate to jump into the open 2024 contest for Attorney General of Washington State.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson announces candidacy for Governor of Washington State

Excerpt: “I have never been afraid to take on big challenges, and I’ve never forgotten who I’m fighting for,” Ferguson said in a statement. “I look forward to listening and learning from Washingtonians in every county and corner of this great state.”
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State and party leaders react to Governor Jay Inslee’s decision not to seek a fourth term

Excerpt: Here's a roundup of statements we've received commenting on the governor's announcement from other state officials and party leaders. 
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Embattled Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will also exit executive department

Excerpt: “Serving alongside you as Insurance Commissioner for Washington state has been, and continues to be, the greatest honor of my life,” Kreidler told staff. “I’ve always said it was the best job I’ve ever had, and I still feel that way today."
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Governor Jay Inslee announces his retirement: “I’m ready to pass the torch”

Excerpt: Inslee has decided against seeking a fourth term and will be leaving the state's highest office in January 2025 when his current term expires. Get an overview of his accomplishments as Washington's chief executive.
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King County voters saying yes to crisis care centers levy in April 2023 special election

Excerpt: 54.43% of the votes tallied and reported out as part of King County's April 2023 Special Election Night drop favor King County Proposition 1, the official name of the crisis care centers levy, which has also been the moniker of other levies in years past, including as recently as last November. 45.57% were opposed.
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President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris formally announce 2024 reelection bids

Excerpt: “Every generation of Americans has faced a moment when they’ve had to defend democracy, stand up for our personal freedoms and stand up for our right to vote and our civil rights: Let’s finish the job,” Biden told his polarized country.
Written by:Joel Connelly
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