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Elections & Endorsements

Progressive Trend Emerging in Late Primary Election Returns

Primary results have been a Rorschach test for pundits, with moderates divining a moderate resurgence and lefties seeing progressives well-positioned. Late returns have strongly...

2021 August Primary Election Results: Early Returns

As of 8pm this evening, the early returns for the 2021 August Primary have been posted. Counting will continue over the coming weeks, usually...
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Centrists Turn to Old Formula: Crime Fears and More Money for Cops

The progressive wing of Seattle politics is having a vigorous debate about the future of the city with plenty of new policy ideas bouncing...
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Ryan Calkins 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 1

Ryan Calkins is running for his second term on the Port of Seattle Commission. He won his Position 1 seat in 2017, earning The...

Stephanie Bowman 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 3

Stephanie Bowman is seeking a third term on the Seattle Port Commission. Bowman is executive director of Washington ABC, a nonprofit focused on asset building...

Hamdi Mohamed 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 3

Hamdi Mohamed is running for the Seattle Port Commission Position 3 against incumbent Stephanie Bowman. Mohamed served as Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Pramila...

Peter Steinbrueck 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 4

Peter Steinbrueck is seeking his second term on the Seattle Port Commission Position 4. Steinbrueck was a Seattle City Council member from 1997 to...

Toshiko Grace Hasegawa 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 4

Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running for Seattle Port Commission Position 4 against incumbent Peter Steinbrueck. Governor Jay Inslee appointed Hasegawa as Executive Director of...