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Daily political news from Washington
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Washington, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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News · WA
Military and overseas ballots are reaching King County by mail and email as the Pentagon sets aside a day for service members to vote.
Race preview · WA
Emily Randall faces Parker Sutton Brophy, Leon Lawson and Teresa Fox in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · WA
Voters will decide whether to keep or reject the income tax approved by the Washington Legislature.
News · WA
An eight-point consensus covers tariff reductions on reciprocal trade and new talks between Washington and Beijing on artificial intelligence.
News · WA
An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a wooded area of Frederickson, Washington.
Candidate profile · WA
Republican Jerrod Sessler is among 11 candidates listed in Washington’s 4th Congressional District for the 2026 general election.
News · WA
President Trump returned from Camp David on Saturday evening as the State Department issued security alerts concerning the Middle East.
News · WA
The mayor announced an emergency management order concerning Seattle government, with no candidate race or election directly linked to the action.
Candidate profile · WA
Independent Devin Poore is running for the U.S. House in Washington’s 4th District in the 2026 general election.
News · WA
The USS George Washington is deployed in the Middle East as U.S. forces prepare for possible combat involving Iran and allied groups.
Candidate profile · WA
Republican Elpidia Saavedra is among 11 candidates in Washington’s 4th Congressional District general election on Nov. 3, 2026.