Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
Latest work
Politics
Election fact check: WA, OR ballots can’t be ‘cancelled’ online
The states’ online portals won’t invalidate your original paper ballot — even if malicious actors try to do so from afar.
Politics
Matt Shea isn’t running, but he’s a key part of election attack ads
The lawmaker, who was accused of domestic terrorism, is being used to attack not only his fellow Republicans, but also a Seattle Democrat.
Politics
Your anxiety could be delaying your voter registration in WA
Worried voters are attempting to register multiple times online. Election officials say that just slows down the process.
Politics
GOP fights to hold on to WA secretary of state, treasurer offices
Secretary of State Kim Wyman and state Treasurer Duane Davidson, both Republicans, face a tough challenge this election.