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Ken Wilkinson, second from right, takes notes during a candidate forum at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver on Tuesday.

Candidates for Vancouver mayor, city council spar with opponents at forum

Ken Wilkinson, second from right, takes notes during a candidate forum at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver on Tuesday.

June 23, 2021, 7:28pm Clark County News

Candidates running for office in Vancouver gathered for an indoor, in-person community forum for the first time in more than a year Tuesday evening, sharing their wide-ranging views on COVID-19, homelessness and the environment. Read story

The current boundaries of Washington's 3rd Congressional District

Southwest Washington voters tell redistricting panel they want competition in elections

The current boundaries of Washington's 3rd Congressional District

June 16, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Southwest Washington voters who took their first chance to weigh in on the state’s redistricting process Monday evening found that many residents, regardless of political affiliation, want the same thing: competition. Read story

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Three vie to be mayor of Washougal

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

June 16, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Candidates in the Washougal mayoral race are open to continuing the Camas-Washougal Fire Department partnership in light of the city’s recent financial shortcomings. Read story

Rey Reynolds (Contributed photo)

Vancouver police Cpl. Rey Reynolds announces bid for Clark County sheriff

Rey Reynolds (Contributed photo)

June 1, 2021, 4:32pm Clark County News

A Vancouver Police corporal will run for Clark County sheriff next year. Read story

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, Trump supporters participate in a rally in Washington. Many of those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 cited falsehoods about the election, and now some of them are hoping their gullibility helps them in court. Attorneys for several defendants facing charges connected to the deadly insurrection say they will raise their client's belief in conspiracy theories and misinformation, either as an explanation for why they did what they did, or as an attempt to create a little sympathy.

Courtroom defense for some Capitol rioters: I was fed misinformation

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, Trump supporters participate in a rally in Washington. Many of those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 cited falsehoods about the election, and now some of them are hoping their gullibility helps them in court. Attorneys for several defendants facing charges connected to the deadly insurrection say they will raise their client's belief in conspiracy theories and misinformation, either as an explanation for why they did what they did, or as an attempt to create a little sympathy.

May 29, 2021, 8:49pm Election

Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them, or at least engender some sympathy. Read story

FILE - In this May 6, 2021 file photo, a group opposing new voter legislation gather outside the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.

Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions

FILE - In this May 6, 2021 file photo, a group opposing new voter legislation gather outside the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.

May 29, 2021, 5:13pm Election

Texas Republicans dug in Saturday for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S., putting the last touches on a sweeping bill that would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many Black churchgoers head to… Read story

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Clark County filing week wraps up as familiar Republicans join races

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May 21, 2021, 6:02pm Clark County News

The final day of filing for elections later this year yielded at least 27 new candidates, including some familiar names in local Republican politics. Read story

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Clark County Elections Department sees 20 more candidates running for office

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May 20, 2021, 7:54pm Clark County News

Thursday saw 20 more candidates declare their intent to run for local office with the Clark County Elections Department, bringing the total number of people seeking spots on city councils, boards and commissions this year up to 120 as of 5 p.m. Read story

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97 candidates file in Clark County for city councils, school boards, more

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May 19, 2021, 5:59pm Clark County News

New candidate declarations continued to trickle in at the Clark County Elections Department on Wednesday, bringing the total number of local people seeking public office up to 97 as of 5 p.m. Read story

Vancouver Mayor McEnerny-Ogle gets a challenger

May 19, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Candidates continued to declare their campaigns for Clark County’s elected offices on Tuesday, concluding day two of the 2021 election’s filing week with 82 candidates seeking 62 positions. Read story