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Q&A: Art Langlie plans to bridge gaps in the public sector if elected Seattle mayor

Art Langlie is one of the 15 candidates who have entered their name to be the next mayor of Seattle. Langlie is the grandson of...Read More

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Early results for local elections

Here is a quick run down of some the results of local elections we have been tracking since the primaries. These numbers represent the earliest...Read More

Cary Moon looking for a late voter swing

As of this morning, Cary Moon may trail Jenny Durkan 39.4% to 60.6%, but she and her campaign are counting on a late voter swing...Read More

Official statement from Cary Moon

Cary Moon issued the following statement about today’s election results: “We are up against tough odds. Campaign spending for our opponent broke city election records,...Read More

Statement from Jenny Durkan in response to the withdrawal of the lawsuit against Mayor Murray

In response to the withdrawal of the lawsuit against Mayor Murray, former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan released the following statement: Mayor Murray and his husband...Read More

Fundraising totals, press going “fishing,” Mainstream Republicans

The purpose of the re-launched Wire is to build a platform for political and economic voices across the spectrum of Washington State’s economy.  We do...Read More

Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan raises $163,000 in first three weeks

Jenny Durkan, first-time candidate and former U.S. Attorney appointed by President Obama, announced that her campaign has raised more than $163,000. Jenny received donations from...Read More