Latest in Elections 2023

Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call.

The discoveries Wednesday morning prompted workers to evacuate their offices a day after Washington's general election.

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.

The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues.

Activist Joy Hollingsworth and former nonprofit director Alex Hudson faced off at Seattle Central College.

Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A Sept. 28 debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety.

Climate activist Maren Costa and Meta attorney Rob Saka discussed public safety, housing and affordability in West Seattle on Tuesday, Oct. 3. 

The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action.

With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall.

As primary ballots land across Washington, the Crosscut politics desk is reporting on local races in Seattle, Yakima, Bellingham, Spokane and Tacoma.

As primary ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes, here are the current top fundraisers and Democracy Voucher recipients in each district.