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Dollar isn’t so almighty, legislative races prove

If you ever feel depressed about our political system, dismayed by the growing influence of money, PACs and Super PACs, remember the 27th District state Senate race of 2012.Click to Continue »

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WASHINGTON: Ballots don't violate party rights, judge says

A federal judge in Seattle has upheld Washington's primary system against a challenge from the state's political parties.Click to Continue »

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Lacey City Council Candidate list now 10; interviews Thursday

One of 11 applicants for an open spot on the Lacey City Council has withdrawn his name for health reasons.Click to Continue »

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Mayor pro tem Stephen Buxbaum will seek the job

OLYMPIA - Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Buxbaum announced Monday afternoon that he will run for mayor. Buxbaum, 55, was elected to the Olympia City Council in 2009 and was named…Click to Continue »

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State moves against last holdout of voting at polls

The Legislature has agreed to end poll voting in Washington. A measure that would close the polls in the last holdout - Pierce County - passed the House on Friday…Click to Continue »

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Incumbent Strub faces opposition

A Department of General Administration manager announced Wednesday that he will run for the Olympia City Council against incumbent Rhenda Strub. Nathaniel Jones, 55, is a senior planning and...

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Greenstein announces he will run for council

Lacey Mayor Tom Nelson will have a challenger if he decides to seek another term on the City Council this fall.Click to Continue »

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Voter Guide

Candidates answer our questions, and we give you a customized ballot with their responses, based on where you live.Click to Continue »

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