Politics
Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor
The attorney general defeated challenger Dave Reichert 56% to 44% after the first vote count.
The attorney general defeated challenger Dave Reichert 56% to 44% after the first vote count.
The former U.S. attorney leads 56% to 43% over Republican challenger Pete Serrano after the first ballot count.
Initiatives regarding the carbon pricing system, the capital gains tax and state long-term care program trailed in early returns, while a ban on natural gas bans appears ahead.
The progressive held a commanding lead over incumbent Tanya Woo 57% to 42% in the special election for the Seattle City Council citywide Position 8 seat.
The King County Councilmember takes an early lead of 53% to 47% over former U.S. Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler.