Legislators voted last year to stop intercepting payments meant for low-income families. Now with a budget deficit, they plan collections through 2029.
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.
Results for all legislative races in Western Washington, excluding the Seattle/Tacoma metro area. These districts include 42, 40, 10, 39, 38, 44, 21, 23, 24, 35, 26, 22 and 19.
Results for all legislative races in the Seattle and Tacoma metropolitan area, including Districts 32, 1, 45, 46, 36, 43, 48, 41, 34, 37, 33, 11, 47, 30, 27, 25, 28 and 29.