Washington General Election, Nov. 3
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State of Washington
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Congressional District 5
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Legislative District 3 (central Spokane)
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Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley)
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Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane)
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Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington)
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Legislative District 9 (Southeastern Washington)
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Spokane County
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Spokane County Commission District 4
Measures
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Central Valley School District
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Cheney School District
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East Valley School District
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Riverside School District
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Spokane Public Schools
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President Donald Trump reiterated his “complete and total endorsement” for U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner in a video posted Monday to the president’s social media site, Truth Social.
Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself ‘workforce educated’ is working for seat, too
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Baumgartner calls Trump’s stance toward Canada ‘needlessly antagonistic’ after meeting with Canadian diplomat in Spokane
WASHINGTON – Rep. Michael Baumgartner and Eastern Washington business leaders met with a top Canadian diplomat in Spokane last week, the day after Canada’s counter-tariffs took effect in the escalating trade war prompted by the Trump administration’s sweeping use of import taxes to reshape the U.S. economy.
Central Valley School Board passes resolution to cap levy rates
The Central Valley School District Board unanimously passed a resolution Monday to cap educational programs and operations levy rates at $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Trial judge, appellate judge battle for open Washington Supreme Court seat
Washington’s Supreme Court will have more turnover than at any point in its history this November.
Voters to choose new county commissioner amid data center concerns, budget constraints and partisan polarization
Southeastern Spokane County voters will elect a new representative in November, with big decisions likely to be decided next year by the five-member County Commission.
Democrat challenges longtime incumbent to represent southeastern Washington in state House
If longtime state Rep. Joe Schmick can hold on to the support he had in the August primary over his opponent, Democrat Karina Wallace, he may have an easy path to re-election.
$10 million fight brewing over proposal to stop income tax on millionaires
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s refusal to levy personal income has made its tax code an outlier for more than 90 years.
Baumgartner vs. Conroy: Congressional candidates debate on data centers, AI and gender-affirming care
The focus of the early part of last week’s congressional debate for the seat representing Eastern Washington was foreign policy.
‘People are our programs’: Two Cheney School District levies on November ballots
The Cheney School District is seeking voter approval for two replacement levies on the November ballot, one for educational programs and operations and the other a capital levy for technology, security and infrastructure improvements.
Spokane residents who lost homes in fire encouraged to double check voter registration ahead of election
Spokanites impacted by the recent wildfires should double -check their voter registration to confirm their ballots will be delivered to where they are currently residing, Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton said in an interview Friday.
Spin Control: Don’t be surprised if someone says this election is ‘most important’
Any election can be “most important” to someone.
4,000 additional ballots in Washington rejected due to late postmark even as more voters use ballot drop boxes
OLYMPIA – Spokane County bucked a statewide trend as one of 10 counties that saw a drop in the number of ballots rejected in the August primary due to a late postmark, according to a study published by Sen. Maria Cantwell.
Despite wary board, Central Valley School District brings operations levy renewal to November ballot
For more than 50 years, Central Valley School District voters have supported the educational programs and operations levy. The district is sending the three-year levy to the ballot for renewal this November, despite some of the school board members’ hesitancy to tax voters.
Partisan concerns, budget constraints take center stage in contest to become next Spokane County Clerk
Change is in the air inside the Spokane County Courthouse as fall approaches outside the historic building’s curved windows.
East Valley School District asks voters to approve capital improvements levy for infrastructure, safety repairs
The East Valley School District is making a third attempt this year to gain support for a tax to improve facilities.
Riverside School District asks voters to renew operations levy
The Riverside School District is one of many local districts shifting its levy renewal request from the usual February ballot to the November election in search of increased voter turnout.
‘Purity test,’ ‘spiritual war’ and geoengineering: Spokane County GOP approves new values statements
The Spokane County GOP painted bright lines at the party’s convention Saturday that Republican politicians should not cross if they want the party’s endorsement and support, including a prohibition on getting too close to Democrats.
Independent effect? Trump headwinds? Three Spokane Republicans exit primary with unusually low vote share
It was a tough primary for Republicans across Washington state, and in many cases Spokane County conservatives also appear to be down a few points compared with the historical averages in their districts.
Jasmin edges out Kohlemeier to advance to November race for Spokane House seat. STA and county library tax measures pass
With only 75 ballots left to count after a tally Wednesday, Spokane County elections are all but decided.