It has been a big week for debates in the races for King County Executive and Seattle's Mayor. Both races are close and none of the campaigns have a lot, if any, money for television ads. As a result, these televised debates are seen as high stakes, with candidates trying to hang onto leads or make up ground. How do you think the candidates did? Do you think debates really make a difference in how people vote? Have you ever changed your mi...
The race for King County Executive is a classic match up between a political newcomer, Susan Hutchison, and a political veteran, Dow Constantine. Constantine touts his experience as his key qualification for the job. Hutchison turns that argument on its head, saying her outsider status would bring a fresh perspective to the county. Historically the county executive has been a partisan position but last year voters decided to make it non-par...
Either Joe Mallahan or Mike McGinn will be Seattle's next mayor. Neither has ever held or run for elective public office before. One major difference between the two: McGinn opposes replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel; Mallahan supports the tunnel. But what else do we know about these candidates and do we know enough to choose one over the other? Tell us what you think about Mallahan and McGinn and who you think you might vote for....
Here's the question voters will face on their ballots this fall:
"Referendum 17
The legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5688 concerning rights and responsibilities of state-registered domestic partners and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition on this bill.
This bill would expand the rights, responsibilities, and obligations accorded state-registered same-sex and senior domestic partne...
