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Cheer up, Seattle Times: There will be plenty of exciting in-state political drama in 2024

Excerpt:	NPI founder Andrew Villeneuve suggests The Seattle Times might want to devote some ink to the real fires that are actually burning right now, like the ecological catastrophe in the Amazon or Individual Number One's assault on our rights and freedoms.
Published at:	11:46 AM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Other Tags:	US-Pres, WA-Exec, WA-Gov
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Why it makes sense that Jay Inslee will likely seek a third term as Governor of Washington

Excerpt:	Governor Jay Inslee's first term was -- legislatively speaking -- sabotaged by the treachery of Rodney Tom. Inslee could regain lost opportunities to sign progressive bills into law with a third term.
Published at:	11:45 PM on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Other Tags:	US-Pres, WA-Exec, WA-Gov
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Republican State Senator Barbara Bailey to resign effective September 30th, 2019

Excerpt:	The 10th Legislative District will soon have a new state senator, who must be of the same party as Bailey. The seat will be contested in next year's presidential elections.
Published at:	6:50 PM on Monday, August 19th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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Alex Ybarra well positioned to retain Matt Manweller’s old seat for the Republican Party

Excerpt:	The special election for the State House in Washington's 13th is turning out to be devoid of drama, as expected.
Published at:	10:11 PM on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
Written by:	Caitlin Harrington
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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State Senator Liz Lovelett leads in 40th LD special election, trailed by Daniel Miller

Excerpt:	In early 2019 Top Two results in the 40th Legislative District, voters were favoring the incumbent and a Republican challenger.
Published at:	9:50 PM on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
Written by:	Caitlin Harrington
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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Derek Stanford appointed to Washington State Senate; Davina Duerr to State House

Excerpt:	Today, the Washington State Senate and the Washington State House of Representative each gained a new member from the 1st Legislative District as a result of the resignation of former State Senator Guy Palumbo back in May.
Published at:	6:10 PM on Monday, July 1st, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Public Service
Other Tags:	Legislative Appointments
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Liz Lovelett chosen to succeed Kevin Ranker as Senator for Washington’s 40th District

Excerpt:	Lovelett, an Anacortes City Councilmember, was chosen by the legislative authorities of Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan counties to represent the 40th LD.
Published at:	6:50 PM on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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Kris Lytton, Liz Lovelett, and Trevor Smith nominated to replace Kevin Ranker in 40th LD

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.
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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Kevin Ranker resigns from the Washington State Senate following misconduct allegations

Excerpt:	Kevin Ranker has resigned from the Washington State Senate following recent allegations of misconduct, the Senate Democratic Caucus announced today.
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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Meet the Democrats joining the Washington State Legislature on January 14th, 2019

Excerpt:	The November 2018 midterms produced a more diverse Washington State Legislature. Get to know the newest Democratic representative and senators!
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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Manka Dhingra elected Deputy Senate Majority Leader; will also chair new Behavioral Health Subcommittee

Excerpt:	Manka Dhingra is going places. The pioneering 45th District Senator and Northwest Progressive Foundation boardmember has been elected to Senate leadership.
Published at:	4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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Frank Chopp to retire as Speaker of the Washington State House after 2019 session

Excerpt:	The 2019 legislative session will be Frank Chopp's swan song as House Speaker.
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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Emily Randall widens her lead over Marty McClendon in tight 26th District Senate race

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.
Published at:	5:22 PM on Thursday, November 15th, 2018
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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Just twelve votes now separate Emily Randall and Marty McClendon in 26th LD Senate race

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.
Published at:	5:47 PM on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Leg
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