If elected, Jaelynn Scott would be Washington’s first transgender lawmaker. A Democratic Socialist, she said her identity will help her connect with issues people are facing.

As Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington's 1st District thinks the party can take back control of Congress this election.

The Seattle-born politician cautioned that voters may lose faith with all levels of government if the Washington state Legislature does not reign in spending.

The U.S. Postal Service has changed how often it collects mail in some areas. State officials want people to return ballots as soon as possible ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

A group of high school girls walked off the field of a match to protest a trans teammate who had recently joined their team after competing with boys earlier in the season.

Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang are campaigning to claim the District 5 city council seat. The candidates have distinct backgrounds and differ on police surveillance.

The congresswoman's district includes the Northwest ICE Processing Center, which she has visited and where monitors report an uptick in activity and poor living conditions.

Two Democrats are vying for northeast Seattle’s state House seat in the 46th Legislative District, which includes Green Lake, Roosevelt, Wedgwood and the University District.

The match-up for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January.

While Washington voters decide the fate of its income tax on high earners, debate has erupted over whether the “millionaires tax” should expand to include non-millionaires.