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Rep. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, presides Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Big money flowing, ads attacking in the battle for control of Washington Legislature

Rep. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, presides Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 1, 2022, 6:02am Election

“Radical politicians are making things worse. Just ask John Lovick,” a TV ad blared this month, attacking the Washington state senator — a Democrat from Snohomish County. Read story

A voter swings by the Fisher's Landing ballot drop-off box on in February 2022.

Clark County voters to weigh in on crowded primary election ballot

A voter swings by the Fisher's Landing ballot drop-off box on in February 2022.

July 31, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Aug. 2 primary is now just two days away, but voter turnout remains sluggish. Of the 323,756 eligible voters, a little more than 50,600 ballots — or 15.5 percent — have been received by the Clark County Elections Office. Nearly a third of the ballots received came into the… Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey views the first primary election result printout for the 2020 elections in the ballot tabulation room of the Clark County Election Office in August.

Clark County can count auditor votes

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey views the first primary election result printout for the 2020 elections in the ballot tabulation room of the Clark County Election Office in August.

July 29, 2022, 4:39pm Clark County News

Clark County auditor candidate Brett Simpson was denied a preliminary injunction that would have blocked the county from counting or reporting any votes cast in his race against Auditor Greg Kimsey. Superior Court Judge Derek Vanderwood denied Simpson’s request at a Friday hearing. Read story

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Blitz of PAC money aims to defeat Trump-backed challengers to Herrera Beutler, Newhouse

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July 28, 2022, 1:59pm Clark County Politics

A deluge of outside PAC money is saturating two of Washington’s top congressional primaries, aimed at helping Republican Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse survive their votes to impeach then-President Donald Trump last year. Read story

FILE - Joe Kent, center, a Republican who is challenging Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., for her seat in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, speaks during a "Justice For J6" rally near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Sept. 18, 2021, in support of people who took part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Kent has openly displayed ties to far-right and extremist organizations in his election run. That includes groups that have drawn law enforcement scrutiny over their involvement in the Jan. 6.

GOP’s links to extremism surface in 3rd District congressional primary

FILE - Joe Kent, center, a Republican who is challenging Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., for her seat in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, speaks during a "Justice For J6" rally near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Sept. 18, 2021, in support of people who took part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Kent has openly displayed ties to far-right and extremist organizations in his election run. That includes groups that have drawn law enforcement scrutiny over their involvement in the Jan. 6.

July 27, 2022, 7:46am Clark County Politics

A congressional candidate whose compelling personal story of military valor and unfathomable loss helped him win former President Donald Trump’s support has connections to right-wing extremists, including a campaign consultant who was a member of the Proud Boys. Read story

Three candidates vie to replace Hoff in 18th Legislative District Position 2

July 27, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Although there are only two people running for the 18th Legislative District Position 1 seat, the names of Republican candidate Stephanie McClintock and Democrat John Zingale are still on the ballot, thanks to a state law that requires partisan races for state office to be included no matter how many… Read story

Clark County Council District 5 candidates, from left, Don Benton, Sue Marshall, Richard "Dick" Rylander and Rick Torres.

4 vie for Clark County Council seat for District 5

Clark County Council District 5 candidates, from left, Don Benton, Sue Marshall, Richard "Dick" Rylander and Rick Torres.

July 26, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Among the four candidates vying for the Clark County Council District 5 position, perhaps the most well known is former state Sen. Don Benton. Benton is running against current District 5 Councilor Richard Rylander Jr., Ridgefield farm owner Sue Marshall and former law enforcement officer Rick Torres. Read story

During a day of Seattle Public Schools librarians lobbying and protest in Olympia, April 2, 2019. (Photo by Matt M.

Poll: Red wave not likely to wash up on Washington shores

During a day of Seattle Public Schools librarians lobbying and protest in Olympia, April 2, 2019. (Photo by Matt M.

July 25, 2022, 6:02am Election

A red wave that some had forecast for Washington’s midterm elections might turn out looking more like a ripple, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll. Read story

A voter drops off his ballot at a Clark County ballot drop box in the Vancouver Mall parking lot Nov. 3, 2020.

Clark County voters have variety of offices, issues to address in Aug. 2 primary

A voter drops off his ballot at a Clark County ballot drop box in the Vancouver Mall parking lot Nov. 3, 2020.

July 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

With a robust number of races and measures on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot, County Auditor Greg Kimsey is hoping for voter turnout around 40-45 percent. But if last year’s elections are anything to go by, Kimsey may be overestimating voters’ interest. Only 25 percent of eligible voters returned… Read story

The candidates for Clark County Council District 2 met with The Columbian's Editorial Board. The candidates are Michelle Belkot, top left, Chartisha Roberts, bottom left, and Kim Hamlik, bottom center.

3 say they’re up for challenge of serving on Clark County Councilvideo icon

The candidates for Clark County Council District 2 met with The Columbian's Editorial Board. The candidates are Michelle Belkot, top left, Chartisha Roberts, bottom left, and Kim Hamlik, bottom center.

July 24, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

When District 2 Clark County Councilor Julie Olson announced in April that she would not seek reelection, three women filed to fill her seat. Read story