Mike McGinn claims victory in Seattle mayor's race
Environmentalist Mike McGinn broke away from cell phone executive Joe Mallahan in the race for Seattle Mayor as results released Monday gave McGinn his most substantial lead yet.
Gay partnership measure approved by voters
Washington state voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners.
Washington senator declares victory in R-71 campaign
The Seattle lawmaker who spearheaded Washington state's "everything but marriage" law for same-sex couples has declared victory in the campaign to uphold the law.
Approve Referendum 71 campaign maintains lead
The latest batch of results has the Approve Referendum 71 campaign in the lead with over 52 percent of the vote.
McGinn widens lead in Seattle's mayoral race
Sierra Club activist Mike McGinn retained the lead over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan in the race for Seattle mayor as King County released the the third batch of results Thursday afternoon.
Michael Medved: A conservative's take on Washington's election
Unlike some high profile elections around the country conservatives in Washington were left with little to cheer about on Tuesday night.
Mayors races in Tacoma, Vancouver, Bremerton
The race for Tacoma mayor is still tight. The News Tribune of Tacoma reports City Councilwoman Marilyn Strickland has only a 178- vote lead over architect Jim Merritt.
Eyman admits defeat on I-1033
Early returns show voters soundly defeating Initiative 1033, which would limit government revenue, cut property taxes, and put tax hikes on the ballot.
Carr concedes race for Seattle City Attorney
The first round of election results from King County has taken down incumbent Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr.
Councilman Constantine wins King Co Executive race
The first round of ballots counted by King County showed Dow Constantine with a 14-percent lead over opponent Susan Hutchison. In Seattle's mayoral race candidate Mike McGinn held a razor thin lead of only 910 votes over Joe Mallahan.
Voters squeak ballots in before election deadline
The November 3rd election deadline means that many Washington state residents are just now sending in their ballots.
Voters get final say on gay partnerships
Washington state residents were voting Tuesday whether to approve the state's new "everything but marriage" law or to roll back more than 200 rights and benefits granted to thousands of gay and senior couples.
I-1033 would slap cap on gov't growth
Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman awaited the voters' verdict Tuesday on his Initiative 1033, which would limit government revenue, cut property taxes and require voters to approve any tax hikes.
King County expected on top for voter turnout
The state's chief elections officer says the highest voter participation for Tuesday's general election will be in King County, where 57 percent of the mail-in ballots are expected to be returned.

Levin: May be more troubling e-mails from Hasan
A Democratic senator says there may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before he went on his rampage.
AP sources: Giuliani leaning toward Senate run
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers.
GOP governors push for 2010 party rebirth
Thrilled with twin victories this month, Republican governors are looking to lead a party-wide resurgence in 2010 and shape the GOP for years to come.
Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race
A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat because of scheming and needs money in case he lodges a legal challenge.
House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts
The House has voted to add more than $200 billion to the deficit in order to spare doctors from a big reduction in Medicare payments.
Go 'Rogue' in brief: Alaska, campaign, family, oil
Not a speed reader? Want to get through Sarah Palin's new book in a flash?
Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour
Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.
Rubio ad in Fla. Senate race mimics Obama ad
Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, who criticizes Gov. Charlie Crist for being a fan of President Barack Obama's stimulus package, is himself a fan of one of Obama's campaign ads.
Clinton says she's not running for NY governor
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is waving off rumors that she is considering a run for governor of New York. And former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani says he hasn't decided whether he'll run.
2012 already? GOP wannabes jockeying early
Sarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the recession.

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