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Clark County Politics

Clark County Republican Party voters gather Saturday for the GOP caucus. Attendees chose delegates to represent their precincts at the county convention in April.

Clark County Republicans hold precinct caucuses

Clark County Republican Party voters gather Saturday for the GOP caucus. Attendees chose delegates to represent their precincts at the county convention in April.

February 29, 2020, 7:42pm Clark County News

The Clark County Republican Party held its 2020 precinct caucuses on Saturday, kicking off the local starting round of a process that will ultimately culminate at the Republican National Convention. Read story

Clark County Republicans will gather Saturday, Feb. 29 for their caucuses.

Clark County Republicans set to gather for caucuses

Clark County Republicans will gather Saturday, Feb. 29 for their caucuses.

February 28, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

On Saturday, Clark County’s Republicans will gather in two locations to hold their 2020 precinct caucuses. Read story

Jeremiah Anderson, left, and his aunt Lisa Woods become emotional after they hug one another outside the Clark County Courthouse the morning of Jan. 2. Superior Court Judge David Gregerson had set $750,000 bail for David Y. Bogdanov in the slaying of Woods' daughter, transgender Vancouver teen Nikki Kuhnhausen.

Senate OKs Nikki Kuhnhausen Act

Jeremiah Anderson, left, and his aunt Lisa Woods become emotional after they hug one another outside the Clark County Courthouse the morning of Jan. 2. Superior Court Judge David Gregerson had set $750,000 bail for David Y. Bogdanov in the slaying of Woods' daughter, transgender Vancouver teen Nikki Kuhnhausen.

February 26, 2020, 6:08pm Clark County News

The Washington Senate approved legislation Wednesday named after slain transgender teen Nikki Kuhnhausen to prevent so-called panic defenses. Read story

Woodland Mayor Will Finn announced he is running for Cowlitz County Commissioner.

Woodland Mayor Finn to run for Cowlitz County commissioner

Woodland Mayor Will Finn announced he is running for Cowlitz County Commissioner.

February 25, 2020, 3:26pm Clark County News

Woodland Mayor Will Finn has announced he will run as a Republican against incumbent Cowlitz County District 1 Commissioner Arne Mortensen, campaigning against a perceived lack of collaboration from the current board. Read story

This Jan. 15, 2020, photo shows Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, during a rally held by "My Family My Choice," an organization opposed to government regulations affecting schools and child-raising the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S.

Rep. Matt Shea may not be emcee for Clark County GOP Lincoln Day

This Jan. 15, 2020, photo shows Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, during a rally held by "My Family My Choice," an organization opposed to government regulations affecting schools and child-raising the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S.

February 24, 2020, 5:57pm Clark County News

Embattled Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, may be out as master of ceremonies for the Clark County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day event. Read story

Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg opened a campaign office in Vancouver earlier this month.

Mike Bloomberg opens Vancouver campaign office

Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg opened a campaign office in Vancouver earlier this month.

February 24, 2020, 3:59pm Clark County News

If timing is everything in politics, Michael Bloomberg’s campaign could not have picked a worse date to open its Vancouver office. Read story

Lawmakers work on the Senate floor Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Capitol in Olympia.

At session’s midpoint, it’s life or death for bills backed by Clark County legislators

Lawmakers work on the Senate floor Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Capitol in Olympia.

February 23, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

With the 2020 Legislature past it midpoint, it’s becoming clearer which bills sponsored by Clark County lawmakers will make it to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk and which will fade to an unceremonious death. Read story

Democrat Daniel Smith, left, says he will run this year for the seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, in the 17th Legislative District. Democrat Tanisha Harris, right, says she will run this year for the seat currently held by Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, in the 17th Legislative District.

Two Democrats vying for 17th District seats held by Republicans Wilson, Kraft

Democrat Daniel Smith, left, says he will run this year for the seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, in the 17th Legislative District. Democrat Tanisha Harris, right, says she will run this year for the seat currently held by Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, in the 17th Legislative District.

February 20, 2020, 7:28pm Clark County News

Two Democrats have announced they will run for positions in the 17th Legislative District this year. Read story

AP file photo
Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley.

Legislator suspended from Republican caucus to emcee local GOP event

AP file photo
Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley.

February 20, 2020, 11:31am Clark County News

An embattled state legislator accused of participating in “domestic terrorism” against the United States will preside over one of the Clark County Republican Party’s premier events. Read story

(The Columbian illustration)

Will Washington be a player in the presidential nominating process?

(The Columbian illustration)

February 20, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Washington Democrats historically have used caucuses for the presidential nominating process. Read story