
politics
WA voters want to keep carbon and capital gains taxes
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.
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.
Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson.
The Democratic Socialist has 68% of votes compared to challenger Andrea Suarez’s 31% in the race to fill Frank Chopp’s vacant seat, who is retiring.