politics
After tense meeting, Seattle Council OKs deal with Des Moines jail
The Council voted 8-1 to approve Mayor Harrell’s proposal, allowing Seattle to book misdemeanor offenders at SCORE.
The Council voted 8-1 to approve Mayor Harrell’s proposal, allowing Seattle to book misdemeanor offenders at SCORE.
With 103,933 votes counted, progressive challenger Rinck has netted 46.8% of the vote and incumbent Councilmember Woo has 41.6%.
No surprises in the race for governor, but a Republican leads the race for attorney general.
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse is a few points behind his Republican challenger, Jerrod Sessler, 24.97% to 29.77%.
Four candidates are vying for the citywide Position 8 seat left vacant by former Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda.