Politics
Hanna Scott
King County voters can track their ballot for upcoming elections
While King County Elections has had a ballot tracker in place, this year’s alert system is new.4 years ago
Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News
8th District candidates talk about abortion, inflation and crime
Dr. Kim Schrier and Republican challenger Matt Larkin discuss abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.4 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Rep. Kim Schrier campaign ad spurs controversy over use of likeness
The photo of Esterbrook and Schrier on the mailer was taken in May when Schrier visited the community.4 years ago
Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press
Washington GOP hopeful slams Seattle, Seahawks and Starbucks
In her first political campaign, Republican Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley is going after Washington state’s most well-known institutions.4 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
King County prosecutor candidate calls pursuit laws ‘outrageous’
Federal Way mayor Jim Ferrell, a candidate for King County prosecuting attorney, says some laws need to be changed.4 years ago
Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News
Seattle voters to decide whether to change primary system
Ballots for the November election ballot are coming to mailboxes soon, and Seattle voters ill decide whether to approve a new system4 years ago
Rachel La Corte, Associated Press
Washington House seat in play amid increased polarization
For years, the Republican district in southwest Washington has evaded Democrats. Now, the incumbent is ousted for her vote to impeach President Trump4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
WA ranked fourth most politically active state ahead of midterms
Washington highly ranked when it comes to political engagement, but 18-24 year olds falling off.4 years ago
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Joe Kent on Biden impeachment, Seattle Times bias
Kent questions whether President Joe Biden should face impeachment for his handling of what many consider a botched withdrawal in Afghanistan.4 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Dozens of crimes committed during Patty Murray’s Seattle public safety photo op
Less than 30 minutes before Murray's photo op, police investigated one of the day's three larceny/theft calls just blocks away.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
WA Sec. of State candidate believes in local decision making
"Local choice is an important part of Americanism. And it's how we innovate," said independent WA Secretary of State candidate Julie Anderson.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
WA Secretary of State stands by integrity of election process
Hobbs is in an election standoff with Pierce County auditor Julie Anderson, as they both received the top two spots in the state's primary.4 years ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
State, county election leaders already battling against misinformation campaigns ahead of midterms
They also said they suspect that misinformation campaign will impact the general election cycle for the midterms over the coming month.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Tiffany Smiley criticizes Seattle Times over cease and desist letter
After being issued a cease and desist order, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley is now criticizing The Seattle Times.4 years ago
Associated Press
GOP candidate apologizes after antisemitic post surfaces
A GOP candidate for the Washington Legislature has acknowledged that a post he put on social media in 2020 is antisemitic.4 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle Times out with early smear as Democrats fret over Tiffany Smiley threat
David Gutman wrote an editorial smearing Smiley for the Seattle Times. But the paper presents it as a news feature.4 years ago
John Curley Show
Tiffany Smiley claims Sen. Patty Murray is “desperate” as race barrels toward November
Tiffany Smiley continues to keep pace with incumbent Patty Murray as the Senate election draws near.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Senator Patty Murray agrees to debate with Tiffany Smiley
Washington Senator Patty Murray announced she will be participating in a debate with Tiffany Smiley in Spokane, according to a media release from Murray’s campaign.4 years ago
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Pushing for public debate, Smiley calls incumbent Murray ‘soft on crime’
Smiley trails Murray 46.3 to 49.2 in a Trafalgar Group poll conducted between Aug. 30-Sept. 1 among 1,087 voters likely to cast a ballot.4 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Patty Murray exposed in train wreck CNN interview on school shutdowns, abortion
Senator Patty Murray was dragged on Twitter after a train wreck interview on CNN. It's no wonder a new Trafalgar poll has her Republican opponent Tiffany Smiley within three points. It also reveals the reason Murray is refusing to debate Smiley.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Medved: ‘Washington’s GOP is in trouble’ after Kent’s primary victory
Kent, a Trump-endorsed candidate, has previously stated "establishment" Republicans are waging a "smear campaign" against him.4 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why Washington needs its Senate candidates on the debate stage now more than ever
She’s got 30 years of experience with government so when her opponent talks about cutting spending, she can ask the questions dreaded by all new politicians4 years ago
KTTH staff
Joe Kent advances to November, stresses energy, inflation as biggest immediate problems
The former Green Beret served 11 combat deployments before retiring from Special Forces to join the CIA before pivoting to politics.4 years ago
