Politics
Marcus Bell1 min read
Live: Election Night 2026 — Results, Races to Watch and Analysis
Follow live results, race calls and analysis from our politics team as polls close across the country.
Marcus Bell1 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell6 min read
Early Voting Turnout Hits a Record in the County’s First Weekend
More than 61,000 people voted early on Saturday and Sunday, nearly double the last midterm.
Marcus Bell6 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell6 min read
State Lawmakers Strike a Deal on Teacher Pay Raises
The agreement would lift starting salaries to $52,000 over three years, paid for in part by a surplus from last year’s budget.
Marcus Bell6 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell6 min read
What the New Redistricting Map Means for Your Neighborhood
Three suburban districts were redrawn. We mapped every change, street by street.
Marcus Bell6 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell6 min read
Town Hall Meetings Move to Evenings So More Residents Can Speak
The council voted 7–2 to start public meetings at 6:30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m.
Marcus Bell6 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell6 min read
First-Time Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers for the Primary
Young voters and new citizens drove the highest primary turnout in two decades.
Marcus Bell6 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell3 min read
Bipartisan Bill Would Set Aside $48 Billion a Year to Fix Aging Bridges and Water Mains
A rare alliance of rural and big-city lawmakers wants Washington to pay for upkeep, not just ribbon cuttings, with a dedicated maintenance fund for roads, bridges and pipes.
Marcus Bell3 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell3 min read
Governor’s Race Debate: Holt and Reyes Spar Over Property Taxes, Housing and Water
In their only televised debate, the two candidates for governor traded sharp lines on home costs and drought planning but found surprising agreement on rural broadband.
Marcus Bell3 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell3 min read
Ballot Measure Asks Voters Whether to End Clock Changes and Stay on One Time Year-Round
Supporters say twice-a-year clock changes disrupt sleep and commerce; opponents worry about dark winter mornings and a mismatch with neighboring states.
Marcus Bell3 min read
PoliticsMarcus Bell3 min read
Senate Panel Grills Airline Executives Over Summer Delays, Weighs Automatic Refund Rule
Lawmakers from both parties pressed carriers on staffing and scheduling after a summer of record disruptions, while airlines blamed weather and air traffic control shortages.
Marcus Bell3 min read