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'Soul' of Seattle up for grabs in city council races. Whose vision will win?
Change is coming to City Hall — and, soon, voters will tell us what kind.
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Newcomer Girmay Zahilay soundly defeating Larry Gossett in race for King County Council
Gossett, the civil rights icon who has been a mainstay on the council for 25 years, was trailing by 14 points on Tuesday night. Fellow Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles was winning decisively.
Politics
Car tabs, affirmative action and Larry Gossett's legacy: This election is about more than Seattle City Hall
Two ballot measures will decide the future of affirmative action and car-tab fees in Washington state. Meanwhile, a local legend fights to keep his seat.
Opinion
In Seattle and beyond, running for office is harder for people of color. These candidates know
Racism and other indignities have littered their path to office. For some, a working class background has made it even more complicated.
Politics
In rebuke to Amazon, Seattle City Council members endorse Sawant
Vocal support from Teresa Mosqueda and Lorena González comes after the tech giant dumped $1 million more into municipal races.