Politics

‘It’s a coin flip.’ Experts say Seattle mayor’s race still too close to call

Activist Katie Wilson continues to gain on incumbent Bruce Harrell in the closely watched race for Seattle mayor. As of Friday’s ballot count, Wilson was just 4,300 votes behind Harrell, narrowing his early lead. With about 45,000 ballots left to tally, independent analysts weren’t ready to call the race.

Girmay Zahilay claims victory in King County executive race as Balducci concedes

Girmay Zahilay has claimed victory in the race for King County executive, as his opponent Claudia Balducci conceded Friday. The two are both currently County Council members representing opposite sides of Lake Washington.

Was 2025 the year of the youth vote in Seattle and beyond?

Among a slew of noteworthy firsts, the 2025 election nationwide and in Seattle featured a turn to youth — young voters backing youthful candidates.

In Seattle mayor’s race, history gives Katie Wilson supporters reason to hope

Girmay Zahilay leading in race for King County executive, Steffanie Fain up for council

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay led on election night with 50% of the vote. King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci trailed with about 48% of the vote.

Seattle-area election results: Gap between Harrell and Wilson narrows in race for mayor

Tuesday, Nov. 4 is the 2025 general election for several key races in the Seattle area. Check in here to see updated results as more ballots are counted each day.

WA voters might say yes to amending the state constitution this fall. Here's why

There might be only one thing the socialist alt-weekly The Stranger and the libertarian think tank the Washington Policy Center agree on this election season, and it’s at the very beginning of your Nov. 4 ballot.

Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 goes from right-wing zingers to a statement of Native rights

The 70-year saga of the Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 south of Chehalis and its provocative, right-wing messaging took an abrupt turn this summer when the billboard and the 3.5 acres on which it sits was purchased by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.