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Elections

GOP 40th District write-in qualifies for Nov. 8 ballot

Shannon Perkes challenges Rep. Lekanoff

Oct. 25, 2022 12:36 p.m.

Signs point to close state races in 42nd

Republicans seek gains in north Whatcom district

Oct. 19, 2022 5:55 a.m.

Voters’ top issues on the line this election

Whatcom, Skagit ballots hit mailboxes this week

Oct. 18, 2022 5:00 a.m.

General election FAQ: What do you need to know?

When will I get my ballot, and how do I vote?

Oct. 18, 2022 5:00 a.m.

State candidates seek fixes to Whatcom’s housing crisis

Democrats, Republicans address affordability at Habitat for Humanity forum

Oct. 17, 2022 4:51 p.m.

Stakes higher after Roe v. Wade overturned

Democrats, Republicans sharply divided over abortion

Oct. 16, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Rising homelessness a major concern for body politic, candidates

Statewide safety nets struggling to meet community needs

Oct. 13, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Sefzik, Shewmake rack up donations

Senate campaigns among most funded in state

Oct. 12, 2022 5:55 a.m.

Candidates don’t see single-payer health care as short-term goal

Push for prescription price caps, increased eligibility to reduce costs

Updated Oct. 11, 2022 2:01 p.m.

State candidates confront Whatcom’s crime problem

Democrats, Republicans agree police reforms need fixes

Oct. 10, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Gun legislation splits candidates neatly, but not perfectly, by party lines

Main division in access to weapons; all recognize lack of mental health services

Oct. 7, 2022 5:00 a.m.

State candidate Johnson apologizes for ‘antisemitic’ Facebook post

Statement comes during City Club candidate forum

Sept. 28, 2022 4:37 p.m.