The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence.

Three candidates are running for the Pierce County Council’s District 7 seat, which represents Ruston, Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula and parts of northwest Tacoma.

Candidates who pull ahead in races for the state Legislature, state Supreme Court, and U.S. Congress will advance to November's election. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Aug. 4.

Inslee, a Democrat, is the only living former governor to offer a full-throated endorsement of the tax. The measure faces a ballot recall in November.

Nine candidates are running in the state’s August primary, but only two will emerge from that race to compete in November. It’s one of just 18 around the country that’s considered a toss-up.

The 14th Legislative District is home to one of the largest populations of Latino voters in the state. It is one of several Republican districts Democrats aim to flip.

The Democrat from Southwest Washington said the loss of human lives in Longview is devastating. She is also concerned about the spinoff effects for local jobs and wildfires.

Primary elections are fast approaching, and Democrats in some Western Washington races are facing early competition — from other Democrats.

Washington’s Supreme Court has a record number of races up for election, but voter participation is historically low.

Now independent and rebranded as The Nature Record, the assessment was first launched through an executive order signed by then-President Biden in Seattle.