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  • Washington voters decided on eight ballot measures related to personal income taxes

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    Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed Senate Bill 6346 (SB 6346) on March 30, 2026, which imposes a 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million beginning in 2028. The legislation follows decades of ballot measures regarding personal income taxes in Washington. Voters have decided on eight ballot measures related to a personal income tax,…

  • Over the past two weeks, nine ballot measures certified across Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, and West Virginia

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    As of March 17, 80 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 33 states, six more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…

  • Top 10 elections to watch this Nov. 4

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    With three weeks to go until Election Night, our staff is busy preparing to cover elections across the country. In preparation, our team has selected 10 elections from that coverage to make up our list of the most important, compelling, and competitive elections in the country. Our editorial department selected these elections based on past…

  • Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell are running in Nov. 4 general election for mayor of Seattle

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    Incumbent Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson are running in the November 4 general election for mayor of Seattle. In the Aug. 5 primary, Wilson defeated Harrell 48.1% to 43.6%. Following the primary, KOMO News political analyst and CEO of Strategies 360 Ron Dotzauer said he "believes the race will remain competitive, with messaging on cost…

  • Both candidates for Edmonds, Wash., City Council complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Both candidates running for Position 3 on the Edmonds, Wash., City Council—Erika Barnett and Alex Newman—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters about their three key campaign messages. In Edmonds, both…

  • Both candidates for Island County, Wash., Public Hospital District 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Both candidates running for the Island County Public Hospital District 1 on Whidbey Island, Wash., commissioner board—Kirk Gasper and Dennis Rochier—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters about the areas of…

  • Both candidates for Lynnwood, Wash. City Council complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Both candidates running for Position 1 on the Lynnwood, Wash., City Council—Dio Boucsieguez and Derica Escamilla—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters about their three key campaign messages. In Lynnwood, both…

  • Both candidates for Marysville, Wash., City Council complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Both candidates running for Position 3 on the Marysville, Wash., City Council—Amber Cantu and Dan Perkins—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters about their three key campaign messages. In Marysville, both…

  • All candidates for port commission in Port of Skagit, Wash. complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    All candidates running in the special primary for Skagit Port Commission District 2 —Keith Chaplin, Melanie Mankamyer, and Edwin Stickle—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters what areas of public policy…

  • All candidates for city council in Renton, Wash., complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    All candidates running in the primary for Renton City Council Position 2—Mary Clymer, Raman Mann, and Carmen Rivera—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters about their three key campaign messages. In…