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2018 midterms

A lawsuit, a “sanctuary city,” and a White House petition challenge I-1639

When Washington voters approved I-1639, the state’s expansive gun safety initiative, by nearly 60 percent, it seemed it was only a matter of time before...Read More

A DC lobbyist’s take on the midterms

Washington DC lobbyist Bruce Mehlman recently published a slide deck detailing his interpretation of the 2018 midterm election results. He breaks down the election overall,...Read More

Women step up representation in Washington State’s 2018 midterm elections

One of the biggest stories to come out of the 2018 midterms is the success of women running for office across the country. On a...Read More

Early results show Dems maintaining, maybe expanding, State Senate majority

The Washington State Senate is made up of 49 senators: one from each Legislative District. This year, 25 senators’ terms expired. Before the election, the...Read More

Morning Wire: Northwest Republicans, NRA lawsuit, 2018 midterms

Economic and political factors impacting the 2018 midterms, Republicanism in the Pacific Northwest, and a new lawsuit from the NRA are all featured in this...Read More