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Clark County Politics

Sens. Braun, Wilson call for emergency powers reform

November 1, 2022, 2:54pm Clark County Politics

State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, released statements on Monday calling for reform of state laws on emergency powers in 2023. Monday marked the last day of the state of emergency Gov. Jay Inslee declared 975 days ago to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

FILE - Republican candidate Joe Kent waits before taking the stage for a candidates debate Sept. 27, 2022, in Vancouver, Wash. Kent is seeking election to Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.The House GOP's Class of 2022 midterm candidates includes a distinct group -- a new generation of political outsiders, populists and some extremists. They would bring an untested and potentially unruly majority if Republicans win the House in the Nov. 8 election.

House GOP’s possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists

FILE - Republican candidate Joe Kent waits before taking the stage for a candidates debate Sept. 27, 2022, in Vancouver, Wash. Kent is seeking election to Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.The House GOP's Class of 2022 midterm candidates includes a distinct group -- a new generation of political outsiders, populists and some extremists. They would bring an untested and potentially unruly majority if Republicans win the House in the Nov. 8 election.

November 1, 2022, 12:16pm Clark County Politics

At least three Republicans running for the U.S. House attended the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, and made their way toward the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection to stop Joe Biden’s election. Read story

Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch stands next to a campaign sign on Northwest 139th Street in Salmon Creek.

Horch admits early job issues at Clark County Sheriff’s Office

Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch stands next to a campaign sign on Northwest 139th Street in Salmon Creek.

November 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

With one week left before the Nov. 8 general election, Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch addressed concerns about disciplinary actions in the early years of his 33-year employment with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds stands in front of a campaign sign in Walnut Grove.

Vancouver Police Department probes Rey Reynolds’ comments on trans people

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds stands in front of a campaign sign in Walnut Grove.

November 1, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating complaints against Cpl. Rey Reynolds over statements he made during an appearance on an online Christian political show, “Cross Politic,” alongside Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent. Reynolds made the appearance as a candidate for Clark County sheriff. Read story

John Horch and Rey Reynolds will face off in the general election for Clark County Sheriff.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office standoff coming on Election Day

John Horch and Rey Reynolds will face off in the general election for Clark County Sheriff.

October 30, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The two candidates for Clark County sheriff have positioned themselves in a familiar political standoff as the insider, experienced leader and the outsider with fresh ideas. Read story

Patty Murray, left, and Tiffany Smiley

Former allies, Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley face off for U.S. Senate

Patty Murray, left, and Tiffany Smiley

October 30, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Politics

Sen. Patty Murray was locked in her office in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 when she said she decided to run for a sixth term. If she wins she would be among the longest serving senators in U.S. history. Read story

FILE - Republican Tiffany Smiley, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaks on Aug. 2, 2022, at a Republican Party event on Election Day in Issaquah, Wash. Smiley faces Democratic incumbent Patty Murray in the November 8, 2022 election. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Truth-test: U.S. Senate ads from both campaigns often miss important context. Here’s a look at the Murray-Smiley race

FILE - Republican Tiffany Smiley, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaks on Aug. 2, 2022, at a Republican Party event on Election Day in Issaquah, Wash. Smiley faces Democratic incumbent Patty Murray in the November 8, 2022 election. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 30, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Politics

With some polls showing a tightening race for Senate in Washington state, attack ads from both sides are filling mailboxes, computer screens and the airwaves. Read story

Roy Russell (The Columbian files)

2005 murder of Chelsea Harrison in Vancouver becomes campaign issue

Roy Russell (The Columbian files)

October 27, 2022, 2:13pm Clark County News

Republican candidates in Clark County have been working hard to deliver the message that Democrats are soft on crime. That message was at the heart of a rally held Wednesday morning in front of the Clark County Courthouse. Read story

Sen. Lynda Wilson raises concerns over Department of Revenue, capital gains tax

October 27, 2022, 1:32pm Clark County News

State Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, released a statement on Tuesday that raised questions about the state Department of Revenue’s continued work on a rule to implement a capital gains tax. Read story

Columbia River senior Sophie Worden listens to candidates speak and takes notes Tuesday during a local candidate forum at Columbia River High School.

Candidate forum gives Vancouver students a look at local elections

Columbia River senior Sophie Worden listens to candidates speak and takes notes Tuesday during a local candidate forum at Columbia River High School.

October 26, 2022, 7:48pm Clark County News

Less than two weeks before the November general election, candidates took time to go back to school. Read story