Mayor Ed Murray speaks in the Bush Hotel lobby, with councilmember Sally Bagshaw (far right). Photo by Casey Jaywork.

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Bagshaw: ‘I Have Faith In This Mayor’

An emotional moment as city leaders try to restore normalcy in the wake of sex abuse allegations.

Mayor Murray walks past his husband, Michael Shiosaki, left, and his attorney, Bob Sulkin, before speaking to the media on Friday, April 7, 2017, in Seattle. AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

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Ed Murray’s Campaign War Chest an Obstacle for Would-Be Challengers

Recent accusations of sexual misconduct open the door for candidates with similar politics, but the mayor’s early fundraising…

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A Lawsuit Won’t Determine the Fate of Ed Murray. The Electorate Will.

Voters become jurors in cases like this. It’s a job that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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Accusations Against Murray Draw Muted Response From Seattle Politicos…For Now

As the city gets over the shock of the accusations, this week could get political fast.

After Murray finished reading his statement, his husband Michael Shiosaki kissed him on the cheek before they left together. Screenshot via Casey Jaywork.

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Murray Vows to Fight On, Says He’ll Pursue Re-election

Today, Seattle’s mayor insisted he’s innocent and said he won’t step down.

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. Courtesy of the City of Seattle

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Answers to the Big Questions Surrounding the Allegations Against the Mayor

Is this political? What does it mean for the mayor’s race? Did the ‘Times’ tell the whole story?

Nikkita Oliver’s mayoral campaign launch party on April 2, 2017. Photo by Sara Bernard.

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For a Different Kind of Candidate, a Different Kind of Campaign Kickoff Party

Nikkita Oliver’s campaign launch on Sunday displayed a passionate base.

Mayoral Challenger Calls for Rent Control, ‘More Aggressive’ Affordable Housing Demands on Developers

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Mayoral Challenger Calls for Rent Control, ‘More Aggressive’ Affordable Housing Demands on Developers

Nikkita Oliver says Mayor Murray’s HALA plan “is not a bad thing…It is simply not enough.”

Photo via La Raza del Noroeste

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We Now Know Who Will Challenge Murray From the Left. Will Anyone Challenge Him From the Right?

Prolly not.