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The Murray/Smiley Senate race may be Washington's priciest ever
As the long-serving Democrat and her GOP challenger spar, their close race has turned into a barrage of sharp, and expensive, ads.
Joseph O’Sullivan
Joseph O’Sullivan is Crosscut’s former state politics reporter. Before joining Crosscut in 2022, O’Sullivan spent nearly eight years as Olympia bureau reporter for The Seattle Times. Before that, he c
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WA candidate accused of inflating military service by own father
Brett Shavers penned a letter alleging that his son, Democratic State House candidate Clyde Shavers, never served on a submarine and isn't yet an attorney.
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Purple haze: The battle over WA state's political no-man's-lands
A handful of unassuming, ideologically split districts have become hotbeds of political power for both Washingtons.
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Unlike other minimum wage fights, Tukwila's sees no opposition
If it passes, the city’s new $17-plus hourly wage would apply to businesses with 15 or more employees.
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WA race between Schrier, Larkin could shift power in Congress
Washington's 8th district has for years been considered a key battleground. This election is no different.