
Politics
Former Sen. Mona Das and Rep. Dave Reichert join crowded WA races
Statewide elections are experiencing a surge in candidates for high-profile open seats such as commissioner of public lands and governor.
Statewide elections are experiencing a surge in candidates for high-profile open seats such as commissioner of public lands and governor.
Garcia will instead run for U.S. Senate. The two Republican candidates have already endorsed each other and consulted before Garcia's announcement.
Voters in King County and 18 others will weigh in on school levies and other local issues on Tuesday, April 25.
As final ballots from the Feb. 14 special election roll in, 57% of voters are in favor of Initiative 135.
Of the 24,000 residents with felony records now able to vote, just 414 did so last fall. Advocates hope to increase registration and voter education.