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More than books: The case for passing Seattle's library levy
When you get your ballot in the mail, it's sometimes hard to visualize the real-world consequences of your
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Why the heck does WA hold elections in the middle of summer?
Few politicians think August is the best month for turnout. But a few factors, including fundraising, may mean the election date’s here to stay.
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Same-day voter registration is coming to WA. Can the state's new system cope?
An upgrade hasn't gone perfectly, but a new law allowing voters to register as late as Election Day will take hold regardless.
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Seattle City Council faces an impossible task. Why do so many want in?
Those running for the seven open seats have before them a thankless — and essential — job.
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Running but not running: In WA, 'exploratory committees' are meaningless
Candidates for statewide offices are actively campaigning as they wait for Gov. Jay Inslee to decide his political future. But they're not calling it that, exactly, because: politics.