politics
Democrat Nick Brown leads in Washington attorney general race
The former U.S. attorney leads 56% to 43% over Republican challenger Pete Serrano after the first ballot 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.
The Democrat leads Republican challenger Joe Kent by 52% to 48% in the hotly contested race to keep her southwestern Washington Congressional seat.