Democratic candidates vow unity to defeat Rossi in 8th District
At a rally in Issaquah, Democrats Shannon Hader and Jason Rittereiser urged their supporters to do everything they can to back Kim Schrier, who beat...
Jim Brunner
Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner covers state, local and regional politics.
Challenger Sarah Smith advances to November election to face fellow Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith
While thousands of votes have yet to be counted, a Seattle Times analysis projects Sarah Smith will advance to the general election. To catch her,...
Podcast: Could ‘blue wave’ wash away all but one House seat for Washington GOP?
Politics reporters Jim Brunner and Daniel Beekman look at the prospects for a 'blue wave' in the midterms.
In 8th District, Dino Rossi advances; Kim Schrier, Jason Rittereiser lead Democrats WATCH
Rossi, who has lost three high-profile statewide elections in the last decade-and-a-half, advanced easily in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District primary. His Democratic opponent this fall...
What to look for in Tuesday’s top-two primary election in Washington state
Here are some highlights to watch for when results start to be announced Tuesday night in the state’s top-two primary.
Sen. Maria Cantwell faces 28 primary challengers, including Republican Susan Hutchison
The three-term Democrat drew the most challengers she’s ever faced. The most familiar name is former state Republican Party chair Susan Hutchison, who argues the...
Podcast: Reporter Lynda Mapes on tracking the mother orca who won’t let go of her dead calf
Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes takes us behind the scenes on what it's like to view Tahlequah, the grieving southern resident orca - and...