Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn Strikes Conciliatory, Then Defiant, Tone at Concession

In conceding to challenger Ed Murray, Mayor Mike McGinn strikes a conciliatory tone, but can't resist a few defiant remarks.

11/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Mayor Murray's Administration

What the Murray administration could look like.

11/06/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Mayor's Race Results

Murray shows commanding lead in mayor's race.

11/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election Nerd

Election Nerd: If McGinn Scores an Upset Tonight, Here's Why

Splintering the progressive vote.

11/05/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Late Sign

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring last-minute numbers and funny campaign ads.

11/05/2013 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: An Unprecedented Feat

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring big butts, soccer stars, and bullying.

11/04/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Pro-McGinn Broadband Article Elicits Harsh Reactions

A national story praising McGinn's efforts to bring broadband to Seattle elicits harsh reactions from Murray, Bruce Harrell, neighborhood activists, and the Seattle Times.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for the McGinn and Murray Independent Expenditure Campaigns

Why are liberal groups spending money in Seattle when the balance of power in Olympia is in play?

11/01/2013

Opinion

Looking for A Tiebreaker in the Mayor's Race

Both Mike McGinn and Ed Murray are well qualified to be the next mayor. Now if only we could decide whom to vote for.

11/01/2013 By Josh Feit

Power Lines

A Race for the Future of Seattle

Lucky us. Both Mike McGinn and Ed Murray are well qualified to be the next mayor. Now if only we could decide whom to vote for.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn Camp Tries in Vain to Change Planned Parenthood's Pro-Murray Script

Supporters of Mayor Mike McGinn accuse Planned Parenthood of misrepresenting his record on choice when making calls on behalf of challenger Ed Murray.

10/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Where is the Context?

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring surges, push polls, and secret money.

10/31/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race

McGinn Believes in Instagram

McGinn pushes video outtakes on social media.

10/30/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Chamber Fined for Concealing Vulcan Contribution to Pro-Murray Group

The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission fines the Chamber of Commerce for attempting to conceal the source of donations to a pro-Murray PAC.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Jolt: On Education, McGinn Loses One, Wins One

The day's winners and losers.

10/29/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn's New Ad: "I Believe in Seattle"

Mayor Mike McGinn debuts a new ad with the theme, "I believe in Seattle," one week before the ballot deadline.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: At the Last Minute

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring penultimate fundraising, last-minute budget items, and this week's mailers.

10/29/2013 By Morning Fizz

Election 2013

Extra Fizz: Endorsements, Non-Endorsements, and Independent Expenditures

Extra election fizz from Seattle to Spokane.

10/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Murray Clarifies Comments on Northgate Ped Bridge, Park-and-Rides. Sort Of.

Mayoral challenger Ed Murray clarifies comments about light rail park-and-ride lots and the Northgate pedestrian bridge. Sort of.

10/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

No Dismissal Yet in Mayoral Ethics Complaint; Full Investigation Could be Pending

A complaint against a group backing mayoral challenger Ed Murray is still in play, seven weeks after it was filed.

10/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett