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Elected Officials and Candidates

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Senator Rebecca Saldaña, 37th Legislative District

Senator Rebecca Saldaña Maps Out Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session

Senator Rebecca Saldaña outlined her 2026 legislative priorities, including protecting healthcare access, defending immigrants, and reforming Washington's regressive tax system with a payroll tax on high earners

Decoding the 2025 Elections in Seattle and WA: An Insider's Analysis

Decoding the 2025 Elections in Seattle and WA: An Insider's Analysis

The strategists who saw it coming explain what pundits missed

Journalist Amy Sundberg and Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck

As Federal Rights Rollbacks and Cuts Hit Home, Seattle Council Forms Crisis Response Committee

Federal funding cuts are already endangering regional power grid stability, threatening 4,490 Seattleites with housing loss, and hitting Head Start programs as ICE raids are increasing. Committee Chair Rinck warns of "dire" impacts as city scrambles to backfill potential $157 million funding gap.

Ryan Mello, Candidate for Pierce County Executive

Ryan Mello Outlines Comprehensive Vision for Pierce County's Future

Pierce County Executive candidate Ryan Mello outlines a comprehensive vision, emphasizing public safety reforms, affordable housing, environmental conservation, and economic development. He contrasts his approach with his opponent's, pledging active leadership on key issues facing the county.

Chris Reykdal and David Olson, Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

State Superintendent Race Gains New Significance Amid School Funding Crisis

As school funding issues take center stage, the race for Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction has gained new significance. Incumbent Chris Reykdal, a Democrat, faces challenger David Olson, a Republican, in a contest with stark ideological differences.

Victoria Hunt, Candidate for 5th Legislative District State Representative

Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt Sets Sights on State Legislature

Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, running for WA's 5th Legislative District, outlines her priorities and emphasizes her diverse experience in local government, environmental science, and data-driven policymaking.

Melissa Demyan, Candidate for 45th Legislative District State Representative

New Leadership or Old Guard? Demyan Challenges Springer in 45th District Race

In a competitive race between two Democrats, Melissa Demyan, a labor organizer, is challenging 20-year incumbent Larry Springer for a 45th district state house seat.