Race preview · WA
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Washington in 2026?
Elections and votingDelbert Eugene MR Brisco and Gavin Solomon are running in Washington’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Washington DeskOct 2, 2026
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The Ballot Washington Desk
Nonpartisan election coverage for Washington
The Ballot Washington Desk tracks who is running in Washington, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
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News · WA
GOP senators question Trump welcome for Xi after Iran report
Foreign policyRepublican senators raised concerns about Trump hosting Xi after Iran used Chinese satellite imagery to target U.S. troops in Jordan.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WA
Trump-Xi summit winds down as pressures test GOP
Economy and jobsThe leaders discussed trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war as some Republican lawmakers criticized Xi’s treatment in Washington.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 26, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending, no new taxes
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s proposed city budget raises public safety spending while avoiding new taxes.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 24, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s budget proposal raises public safety spending without adding new taxes, but it is not yet a final city budget.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 23, 2026
Candidate profile · WA
Candidate profile: John C Hughs in Washington’s 4th
Elections and votingRepublican John C Hughs is one of 11 candidates listed in Washington’s 4th Congressional District race.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 20, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor signs order on emergency protocols
Elections and votingThe mayoral order addresses Seattle’s emergency protocols as the city faces scrutiny over how those procedures operate.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor signs emergency response order
Public safetyThe mayor took formal city action after scrutiny connected to a mass shooting, with the order’s implementation now the key process to follow.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
House cancels votes, delays Hegseth impeachment measure
Elections and votingRepublican leaders dropped Thursday’s House votes, pushing an expected impeachment measure against Pete Hegseth past the midterm elections.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 17, 2026
News · WA
Katie Wilson proposes Seattle fund for startups
Elections and votingThe mayor’s proposal puts startup support on Seattle’s agenda as the city grows more reliant on large technology companies.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 13, 2026
Candidate profile · WA
Candidate profile: Amanda Mckinney in Washington’s 4th
Elections and votingRepublican Amanda Mckinney is among 11 candidates in Washington’s 4th Congressional District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 10, 2026