2026 Tacoma & WA Local Election News

Judge issues ruling on measure that could remove Sheriff Swank from office early

A judge on Friday assessed a legal challenge to a November ballot initiative that would change Pierce County from an elected to appointed sheriff.

Updated September 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Local

What happens to Bushnell’s Tacoma City Council seat if he wins legislative race?

August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Elections

Tacomans will vote on a tenants rights measure. No one can agree on the cost

August 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Elections

WA’s 29th Legislative District race still super tight after latest results

August 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM

Local

Early results are in for competitive WA swing district House race

Updated August 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM

Local

Early results in for key WA swing district House race in Pierce, Kitsap counties

Updated August 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Local

$25M would build new Pierce County fire station. Early election results are in

Updated August 4, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Elections

Here’s where Tacoma’s streets levy stands after election night

Updated August 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM

Elections

Three Pierce County Council seats were on the ballot. Who did voters pick?

August 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM

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Elected sheriff, Transit tax, tenants’ rights. Ballot measures you’ll see in November

August 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Elections

Live voting results for the Aug. 4, 2026 primary election in Pierce County

August 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM

Elections

Where should you drop off your ballot in Pierce County for the upcoming election?

July 27, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Local

Pierce Transit sales tax hike would mean more service, free rides for seniors

July 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Local

Ballots for the August primary arrive soon. What is Pierce County voting on?

July 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Local

Tacoma voters to decide on street improvement tax. Where will money be spent?

July 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Elections

Important dates for Pierce County elections in 2026

Updated July 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Local

Stronger tenant protections in Tacoma? City Council sends measure to ballot

Updated July 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Elections

Top deputy prosecutor, former judge square off in Pierce County prosecutor race

Updated May 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Elections

Here’s who is running for elected office in Pierce County this year

Updated May 9, 2026 at 8:22 AM

Local

Taxes to improve Tacoma streets, build a new Fife fire station headed to voters

Updated May 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM

Elections

A $155M Parks Tacoma bond was on the ballot Tuesday. Here are initial results

Updated April 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Local

Why does it feel like we’re always voting on something in Tacoma?

Updated April 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Local

Are you willing to pay for better streets, Tacoma? Tax measure headed to ballot

Updated April 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM

Local

Ballots went out for a $155 million parks bond measure. What would it pay for?

April 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Puyallup: News

Puyallup is at an inflection point. What do council hopefuls say about growth?

Updated April 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM

Elections

Judge issues ruling on measure that could remove Sheriff Swank from office early

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What happens to Bushnell’s Tacoma City Council seat if he wins legislative race?

Tacomans will vote on a tenants rights measure. No one can agree on the cost

WA’s 29th Legislative District race still super tight after latest results

Early results are in for competitive WA swing district House race

Early results in for key WA swing district House race in Pierce, Kitsap counties

$25M would build new Pierce County fire station. Early election results are in

Here’s where Tacoma’s streets levy stands after election night

Three Pierce County Council seats were on the ballot. Who did voters pick?

Elected sheriff, Transit tax, tenants’ rights. Ballot measures you’ll see in November

Live voting results for the Aug. 4, 2026 primary election in Pierce County

Where should you drop off your ballot in Pierce County for the upcoming election?

Pierce Transit sales tax hike would mean more service, free rides for seniors

Ballots for the August primary arrive soon. What is Pierce County voting on?

Tacoma voters to decide on street improvement tax. Where will money be spent?

Important dates for Pierce County elections in 2026

Stronger tenant protections in Tacoma? City Council sends measure to ballot

Top deputy prosecutor, former judge square off in Pierce County prosecutor race

Here’s who is running for elected office in Pierce County this year

Taxes to improve Tacoma streets, build a new Fife fire station headed to voters

A $155M Parks Tacoma bond was on the ballot Tuesday. Here are initial results

Why does it feel like we’re always voting on something in Tacoma?

Are you willing to pay for better streets, Tacoma? Tax measure headed to ballot

Ballots went out for a $155 million parks bond measure. What would it pay for?

Puyallup is at an inflection point. What do council hopefuls say about growth?