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Nov. 5, 2024

Washington General Election, Nov. 5

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To pass a bond: Cheney Public Schools measure passes, the first after county-wide February failure

Two years in the making and already one failure under their belts, passing a $72 million bond was a “team effort,” Cheney Public Schools Superintendent Ben Ferney said.

Democrats on their way to grow their majority in Washington’s Legislature if current election results hold

General election results show Democrats in Washington are on track to growing their already-strong majorities in the state Legislature. Heading into the election last week, Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 29-20 in the Senate and 58-40 in the House.

As country gets redder, Washington voters are getting bluer, showing potential support for an income tax, stricter climate regulations down the line

Voters in Washington this year showed overwhelming support to keep in place the state’s controversial landmark climate policy as well as its capital gains tax.

Election update: Marshall concedes race to French; natural gas initiative passes

Spokane County Commissioner Al French will help guide the county for another four years after Democratic challenger Molly Marshall conceded the District 5 race Friday.

Spokane Judge Fennessy unseated by court of appeals attorney after eight years

A judge who previously unseated an incumbent eight years ago was unseated himself by a Washington Court of Appeals attorney in the 2024 election.

Stevens County seeks public input on automated mail sorter after election night delays due to manual ballot processing

The Stevens County Elections Office is inviting residents to provide feedback on the potential use of an automated mail sorter following delays caused by manual ballot processing on election night.

French maintains lead over Marshall; handful of local, state races too close to call

Local and state candidates and measures saw little separation from opponents after the latest ballot count Thursday.

Incumbent French grows early lead in Spokane County Commissioner race, many local and statewide races still too close to call after second tally

A number of races and ballot measures, ranging from Washington’s highest court to public schools in Cheney, remained too close to call Wednesday.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reacts to Trump’s election, acknowledging national fear but calling for local optimism

The longtime governor addressed the press and state Wednesday afternoon, speaking from a federal office building in downtown Seattle. 

Rep. Dan Newhouse leads in fierce battle for re-election against Jerrod Sessler

Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, is narrowly leading Tuesday night in perhaps his fiercest challenge to date against Jerrod Sessler, a former NASCAR driver who former President Donald Trump had endorsed in a bid to unseat Newhouse.

Maria Cantwell defeats Dr Raul Garcia to win fifth Senate term

Sen. Maria Cantwell won a fifth term in office on Tuesday, setting up the veteran lawmaker to represent Washington state for three decades in the Senate.

Hill, Riccelli win seats to state House, Senate in 3rd District; Republicans sweep races in 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th districts

Spokane and Spokane Valley voters helped the candidates favored to win in each of their respective state House and state Senate races breathe a sigh of relief Tuesday.

Win or lose, Spokane women see Harris run as a milestone

Spokane women see Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for president as making history.

Cheney schools tax proposal too close to call, but bonds in Deer Park and Orchard Prairie fail

Election night results indicate a near countywide failure for school bonds meant to modernize or expand campuses in November, with one exception.

Spokane County voters lend support to juvenile detention facilities funding

Voters in Spokane County Tuesday overwhelmingly renewed a longstanding sales tax that funds the county’s juvenile justice system.

Tuesday night results show Democrats win Washington attorney general, other state executive offices

If Tuesday’s vote counts hold, Democrats will keep the keys to the governor’s mansion along with eight other powerful offices, including attorney general, superintendent of public instruction and lands commissioner.

Spokane County GOP celebrates election results with optimism, message of unity

The party gathered, some dressed in red blazers and ties, in the Grand Pennington Ballroom of downtown Spokane’s Historic Davenport Hotel as they waited for results to come in.

Michael Baumgartner will be Eastern Washington’s next congressman

Republican Michael Baumgartner will be the next congressman for Eastern Washington, having earned a commanding lead in early election results Tuesday night and dispelling the wishful thinking of Democrats who hoped to flip the reliably Republican seat for the first time in 30 years.

Measure to protect natural gas usage only statewide initiative to receive support, but still too close to call

The measure intended to enshrine natural gas usage in Washington was the only statewide initiative to receive passing support after the first round of ballot counts Tuesday.

Bob Ferguson defeats Dave Reichert in Washington governor race

If election night vote tallies hold, Democrat Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor