A proposed voting reform is supposed to protect independent voters by banning political parties from county ballots. But opponents fear it will only protect endangered Republican officeholders.

12/28/2008 By Lee Fehrenbacher

Seattle Met

King County Council

Early Morning Fizz: Dow Constantine to Run for K.C. Exec

Surprise: Larry Phillips Not Sold on Sims' "Caretaker" Idea for KC Exec.

King County Executive Ron Sims to HUD

Focus on Phillips

Larry Phillips to Announce Candidacy for King County Exec

Sims Update: His Office Denies He's Going to D.C.

Sims Said to Accept Post in Obama Administration

Open Election (or) Partisan Ploy?