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Election Campaigns

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Poll Shows 8th District Not as Safe for Reichert as Thought, Porterfield Vying for Upset

    The perception is accepted as fact at this point: Washington's redrawn 8th Congressional District was crafted into a Republican safe haven, an area impossible for Democrats to steal from the grips of Auburn's Dave Reichert come November. But Reichert's challenger, Karen Porterfield (who officially a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    If Elections Were Decided By Facebook ...

    ​ ... there'd be a lot more Republicans in office. As candidates continue to cajole voters to turn out at the polls, a different popularity contest is just winding up. With the advent of Facebook and similar social networks, campaigns have tried to tap into American's use of the Internet to s ... More >>

  • News

    October 27, 2010

    Roach's Senate Challenger Gives 'Til It Hurts

    His latest gift: "playing doctor" with two young girls.

  • News

    August 26, 2009

    Stuck in the Middle With Jan

    His latest gift: "playing doctor" with two young girls.

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Stuck In the Middle With Jan

    When lame-duck city councilwoman Jan Drago made a surprise entry into the mayoral race against her chief ally, Greg Nickels, she was instantly perceived as the top threat to the incumbent mayor. But her campaign's emphasis on stylistic difference failed to register with voters, resulting in one of t ... More >>

  • News

    August 12, 2009

    Does the City Have Too Many “Advisors”?

    They’ve grown in number under Nickels, and that’s become a campaign issue—even outside the mayor’s race.

  • News

    July 29, 2009

    “Regular Joe” Mallahan’s Stuck in the Bike Lane

    Despite a thick wallet, the mayoral candidate’s campaign remains a mystery.

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    Doesn't Anyone Want to Run for County Council?

    The King County Executive's race is heating up. Dow Constantine's campaign says he's raised about $50,000 since announcing his candidacy. Larry Phillips quickly pointed it out when Constantine once ducked out of a meeting early. And of course there's still rampant speculation about who else might ge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Burlington's Has Second Highly Successful Ranked Choice Voting Election

    Incumbent mayor Bob Kiss won Burlington, Vermont's second instant runoff voting (IRV) election for mayor in which voters had the power to rank five candidates in order of preference. In Washington we call this system Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). First used in Burlington to elect its mayor in 2006, ... More >>

  • News

    October 15, 2008

    The Way We Elect Judges Is a Sham

    It’s time we learned more about these be-robed candidates.

  • News

    October 1, 2008

    Gregoire’s Red Scare

    Why is an incumbent Democratic governor in a dark-blue state having such a tough time in her quest for re-election?

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2008

    The Pike Place Market's New Political Foundation

    Why is an incumbent Democratic governor in a dark-blue state having such a tough time in her quest for re-election?

  • News

    April 16, 2008

    Your Comments on the "DUI King" and Publicly Financed Campaigns

    Why is an incumbent Democratic governor in a dark-blue state having such a tough time in her quest for re-election?

  • News

    April 9, 2008

    Can Taxpayer-Funded Political Campaigns Even the Scale?

    As always, Seattle is looking to match the progressive ideals of Portland. But the plan doesn’t look as pretty up close.

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2008

    Krist Novoselic: The Youth Vote Is Aroused -- But For How Long?

    As always, Seattle is looking to match the progressive ideals of Portland. But the plan doesn’t look as pretty up close.

  • News

    January 30, 2008

    Caucus Season: It's Our Turn

    Obama's got an office, Clinton's “grassroots,” and we may actually matter.

  • News

    May 24, 2006

    A Waterfront Brawl

    E-mails suggest Port of Seattle CEO Mic Dinsmore tried to influence last year's Port Commission election, and two of the five members think he should go.

  • News

    March 22, 2006

    It's Not Easy Being Green

    E-mails suggest Port of Seattle CEO Mic Dinsmore tried to influence last year's Port Commission election, and two of the five members think he should go.

  • News

    March 22, 2006

    Million-Dollar Mayor

    His fund-raising is always in high gear. But whose isn't?

  • News

    June 22, 2005

    The Other Energy Crisis

    Why is nobody running against Mayor Greg Nickels?

  • News

    November 17, 2004

    Evangelize the Vote

    Meet the conservative Christian pastor who spearheaded the Bush voter registration campaign in Washington.

  • News

    October 13, 2004

    Far-Righteous Rossi

    Even some Republicans say the pro-life, anti–gay-marriage, creationist, pro-development GOP gubernatorial candidate is too extreme for Washington.

  • News

    October 13, 2004

    Growing the Greens

    Even some Republicans say the pro-life, anti–gay-marriage, creationist, pro-development GOP gubernatorial candidate is too extreme for Washington.

  • News

    August 4, 2004

    Dino Buys Big Time

    The GOP gubernatorial candidate plans a primary advertising blitz—despite virtually no opposition.

  • News

    July 21, 2004

    Buzz

    The GOP gubernatorial candidate plans a primary advertising blitz—despite virtually no opposition.

  • News

    May 26, 2004

    Common Nonsense

    KIRO-AM talk-radio host Dave Ross says he'll campaign on his own terms in the 8th Congressional District. That's easier said than done.

  • News

    May 5, 2004

    A Campaign Gets Ugly

    Republicans applaud while Democratic gubernatorial candidates Christine Gregoire and Ron Sims tangle.

  • News

    March 10, 2004

    The Money Keeps Flowing

    After federal reform, Washington's wealthy political donors find new outlets.

  • News

    February 25, 2004

    The Knock on Nader

    In 2000, he got Greens in Seattle and elsewhere all worked up without even joining the party. But he led them nowhere, and his campaign will likely be a waste this time, too.

  • News

    November 12, 2003

    As Not Seen On TV

    In 2000, he got Greens in Seattle and elsewhere all worked up without even joining the party. But he led them nowhere, and his campaign will likely be a waste this time, too.

  • News

    August 13, 2003

    Is Strippergate Over?

    Hardly. The rezone is nixed, but theres fallout ahead.

  • News

    June 11, 2003

    The Mayor's Machine

    Greg Nickels has solidified power in the City Hall bureaucracy and among special interests. Now he wants to mold the City Council.

  • News

    January 23, 2002

    Maria's debts

    Is Sen. Maria Cantwell an easy mark for lobbyists?

  • News

    July 18, 2001

    Majors and minors

    Is Sen. Maria Cantwell an easy mark for lobbyists?

  • News

    May 9, 2001

    Where are the candidates?

    The power of incumbency chills City Council races.

  • News

    April 25, 2001

    News Clips— Judy won't run

    The power of incumbency chills City Council races.

  • News

    February 14, 2001

    Schell Shock

    Will the mayor be around for four more years?

  • News

    January 10, 2001

    Splitting up Seattle

    Will the mayor be around for four more years?

  • News

    January 10, 2001

    Buying elections

    Maria Cantwell paid heavily to support campaign finance reform.

  • News

    November 1, 2000

    The glam campaign

    Maria Cantwell's New Economy image may be overplayed, but it's taken her a long way.

  • News

    June 14, 2000

    Westside Greggets in early

    Maria Cantwell's New Economy image may be overplayed, but it's taken her a long way.

  • News

    May 10, 2000

    Cashing in

    Proposal could flood Seattle's elections with bigger campaign contributions.

  • News

    October 20, 1999

    Sense and sensibility

    Studious Compton challenges charismatic Mason in City Council dustup.

  • News

    July 21, 1999

    Democracy's dullards

    Studious Compton challenges charismatic Mason in City Council dustup.

  • News

    June 2, 1999

    Emulating 'The Body'

    Studious Compton challenges charismatic Mason in City Council dustup.

  • News

    October 14, 1998

    The Beltway's Worst Nightmare

    A look at Linda Smith

  • News

    October 14, 1998

    Filling Patty's Shoes

    With the consummate timing of a successful politician, Patty Murray has missed the rain.

  • News

    September 30, 1998

    Jock vs. nerd

    In the 1st District, ex-QB Jay Inslee takes on Republican nerd Rick White.

  • News

    September 2, 1998

    Cool runnings

    Look what Chris Bayley's got going for him in his Senate bid: money, style, experience. He's just running in the wrong decade.

  • News

    September 2, 1998

    The grilling of Gary Locke

    Thanks for the money, but the memories just aren't there.

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