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Politics

Elections, councils, state and national decisions that land locally.

Elegant interior of Glasgow City Chambers featuring intricate details and stained glass windows.

Nilu Jenks wins Seattle council seat in blowout

Progressivist Nilu Jenks secured a decisive victory in the Seattle City Council District 5 special election following election night returns.

City street at night featuring a bus heading to Burrard Station with urban buildings in the background.

Seattle voters back transit tax measure

Early election returns show robust support for Proposition 1, a proposal to fund expanded local bus service and transit projects.