Midsummer Midterms

What Seattle's Voting On in the 2022 Primary

Now that we're not melting, we can focus on casting our ballots again.

08/02/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Tally the Votes

The Historic Election Results of 1972

A third north-south highway, the Seattle Aquarium at Golden Gardens, and electric-powered streetcars were all on the ballot 50 years ago.

03/07/2022 Illustrations by Jordan Kay By Angela Cabotaje

Vote!

What You Need to Know about the November 2 General Election

Ballot logistics, candidates, and other essential information for those who wait until the last minute to cast their votes.

10/28/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

ICYMI

Kathy Lambert Is Election Season’s First Loser

Even before votes are tallied, the fifth-term King County Council member has forfeited some of her power in ignominious fashion.

10/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Explainer

Seattle Will Have a Recall Election After All. How Will It Work?

The petition to remove Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant adds intrigue to this political season.

10/05/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Vote!

A Last-Minute Guide to the August 3 Primary Election

Everything you need to know, procrastinators.

07/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

2020 Election

How Long Will It Take Washington to Count the Votes?

Plus answers to a few basic questions that may come up in your living room or group chat.

11/03/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

2020 Election

Your Last-Minute Anxieties about Voting in King County, Addressed

How to register to vote if you still haven’t, and what to do if your ballot hasn’t arrived.

10/20/2020 By Christy Carley

2020 Election

How Many People Have Turned in Their Ballots Already in King County?

We aren't messing around.

10/19/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Midterm 2018

What to Watch for in the Primary Election Tonight

All eyes are on the Eighth Congressional District tonight.

08/07/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Election 2017

What You Need to Know About Primary Election Night

The biggest developments and what to expect in the next few days.

08/02/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Housing and Homelessness

How Regressive Is the Mayor's Sales Tax Proposal for Homelessness?

The sales tax is regressive, but experts say just slightly more so than a Seattle property tax.

04/04/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Nagging Backstory

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring underwhelming numbers, surprising job description, and nagging backstory.

08/20/2014 By Morning Fizz

Election 2012

McKenna Camp Paying People to Collect Ballots; KC Elections Advises Voters to Send Ballots In Themselves

11/02/2012 By Josh Feit

News

Straight Out of "the Rand Paul Playbook"

11/08/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

News

Don't Forget to Vote By Tomorrow

11/07/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

News

Campaign Fizz: KC Elections Fails to Mail 11,000 Ballots

10/28/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

News

Campaign Fizz: The Latest Election Results

08/18/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

News

Campaign Fizz: Election Day Edition

08/16/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

News

Campaign Fizz: Long Shots, Low Turnout, and Lagging Donations

08/11/2011 By Erica C. Barnett