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Young voters turned out for last year's election. Will they do it again in 2019?
Numbers from the August primary suggest young voters might be more fired up than usual for this year's local elections.
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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.
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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.
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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.