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Published May 19th, 2012 - 3:00PM
This is shaping up to be one of the most competitive elections in years with high turnover in statewide offices, the congressional delegation and the Legislature.
Published May 18th, 2012 - 11:13AM
Pierce County Assessor-Treaurer Dale Washam decided to run for a second time, despite a no confidence vote in him by the County Council, an ethics violation against him and numerous legal settlements.
Published May 17th, 2012 - 2:15PM
University Place Mayor Ken Grassi‘s announcement that he will run for the Pierce County Council means two sitting UP council members will face off during the August primary.
Published May 17th, 2012 - 8:59PM
The president of the union for Pierce County corrections deputies filed paperwork Thursday to challenge County Executive Pat McCarthy in her bid for a second term.
Published May 16th, 2012 - 12:05AM
Two Tacoma judges on the Pierce County Superior Court face challenges to their re-election bids, and a third faces a pair of opponents if she decides to run again.
Published May 15th, 2012 - 12:05AM
A Seattle police officer from Puyallup, Keith Swank, is challenging U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert from the right in the new, more Republican 8th Congressional District, even as he’s also challenged from the left by Democrat Karen Porterfield of Issaquah.
Published May 14th, 2012 - 1:58PM
This week is decision time for anyone wanting to run. Filing began this morning, and some candidates chose to come to the secretary of state’s office in person or to their local county auditor’s office. Others filed online or by mail.
Published May 1st, 2012 - 8:28PM
A would-be measure asking Tacoma voters to raise property taxes to fix the city’s pothole-riddled streets moved a step closer to the November ballot Tuesday after the City Council received favorable polling results about potential community support for the idea.
Published May 1st, 2012 - 2:07AM
A political newcomer with a big checkbook and roots in Weyerhaeuser and the Marine Corps said Monday he would run for Congress, shaking up the race to replace U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks.
Published May 1st, 2012 - 12:05AM
A political newcomer with a big checkbook and roots in Weyerhaeuser and the Marine Corps said Monday he would run for Congress, shaking up the race to replace U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks.
Published April 30th, 2012 - 11:22AM
The announcement could reshape the race for the open 6th Congressional District seat. Driscoll joins several other Republicans vying to take on state Sen. Derek Kilmer, the lone Democrat, but the newcomer immediately showed off a potential advantage: He can spend plenty of his own money.
Published April 20th, 2012 - 10:36AM
Billie O’Brien declared her candidacy today for Pierce County assessor treasurer, making her the fifth announced candidate. If her current boss, Dale Washam, seeks a second term as is expected, there will be six candidates. The top-two vote-getters in the August 7 primary will face off in November.
Published April 17th, 2012 - 9:19PM
Voters appeared to be approving new levels of property taxes in support of Eatonville schools and emergency services in Gig Harbor, according to early returns in Tuesday’s special election.
Published April 17th, 2012 - 11:56AM
University Place City Councilman Eric Choiniere is now seeking the seat opened by Rep. Troy Kelley’s decision to run for state auditor, and he enters the race with Kelley’s endorsement.
Published April 3rd, 2012 - 12:57AM
The Eatonville School District is asking voters this month to approve local property taxes to help pay for school operations. It’s the second time around for the school levy, which failed in a February election.

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