politics
A largely new Seattle City Council to take office in January
With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee.
With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee.
On Thursday, incumbents Morales and Lewis gained ground in an election that will shape the city’s approach to policing, drugs and homelessness.
Check here as ballots are counted for races in Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima and King County.
Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats.
With seven of nine seats up for grabs, here’s how the new Council might address housing, homelessness, public safety, police accountability and more.