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Voters are supporting the state’s new “millionaires tax.” The effort to repeal the tax is losing soundly in early results.

Initial results and context for three statewide initiatives: millionaires tax repeal, banning trans girls from girls sports, and reinstating a previous Parents' Bill of Rights.

Part of the money from the 'millionaires tax' is earmarked for the Working Connections Child Care program, which assists low-income families with daycare costs.

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 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.

This election, KNKX is exploring some of the major issues in Western Washington, including the “millionaires tax,” Tacoma tenants' rights, and Seattle public safety.

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler a former 3rd District congressional representative and former state lawmaker, said lawmakers aren't spending within their means.

Washington Democrats are chasing a supermajority, hoping to flip several Republican-controlled legislative seats this fall. They’re confident after initial primary results.

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.