The Cascadia Advocate is written by the staff, board, and contributors of the Northwest Progressive Institute, a netroots powered strategy center working to raise America's quality of life through insightful research and imaginative advocacy.
NPI was founded in August 2003 and is based in Redmond, Washington.
| Excerpt: | Lovelett, an Anacortes City Councilmember, was chosen by the legislative authorities of Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan counties to represent the 40th LD. |
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| Published at: | 6:50 PM on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | A special nominating caucus of the Washington State Democrats has drawn up a list of three people to replace recently departed State Senator Kevin Ranker. |
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| Published at: | 10:50 AM on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections, Public Service |
| Other Tags: | Special Nominating Caucuses |
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| Excerpt: | Kevin Ranker has resigned from the Washington State Senate following recent allegations of misconduct, the Senate Democratic Caucus announced today. |
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| Published at: | 9:53 PM on Saturday, January 12th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, Elections, Open Government |
| Other Tags: | Accountable Leaders |
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| Excerpt: | The November 2018 midterms produced a more diverse Washington State Legislature. Get to know the newest Democratic representative and senators! |
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| Published at: | 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Caitlin Harrington |
| Categories: | Elections, Party Politics, Public Service |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | Manka Dhingra is going places. The pioneering 45th District Senator and Northwest Progressive Foundation boardmember has been elected to Senate leadership. |
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| Published at: | 4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | The 2019 legislative session will be Frank Chopp's swan song as House Speaker. |
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| Published at: | 3:14 PM on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections, Legislative Advocacy |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | With the November 15th ballot drop, Democratic Senate contender Emily Randall is up to an eighty-eight vote lead over Republican Marty McClendon in the closely watched 26th District Senate race. |
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| Published at: | 5:22 PM on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | As of November 14th, a mere twelve votes separate Democratic contender Emily Randall from Republican Marty McClendon for Senate in Washington's 26th Legislative District. |
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| Published at: | 5:47 PM on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | Andy Billig of Spokane, the State Senate's sole Democrat hailing from east of the Cascades, has been chosen to be the chamber's new Majority Leader. |
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| Published at: | 2:54 PM on Monday, November 12th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | 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. |
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| Published at: | 4:17 PM on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | Meet Democratic challenger Mari Leavitt, who decided to seek a rematch with Republican incumbent Dick Muri in Washington's 28th Legislative District this year. |
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| Published at: | 4:03 PM on Sunday, November 4th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Caitlin Harrington |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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| Excerpt: | The Democratic Party believes this could be the year the 42nd Legislative District, located in Whatcom County along the Canadian border, flips blue. |
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| Published at: | 9:46 PM on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 |
| Written by: | Caitlin Harrington |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Leg |
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