The electability illusion: Unity is the only way forward for Republicans

For decades, Washington State’s Republican Party has suffered from a persistent falsehood: the belief that only a moderate Republican from King County can win a statewide election. This narrative has dictated candidate selection, fueled internal divisions, and contributed to repeated electoral failures. Meanwhile, conservatives and moderates remain locked in an unproductive battle over ideology, squandering […]

Mandatory machine recount for Legislative District 18 Senate race

OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State directed a machine recount of the state Senate race in Legislative District 18, December 2, between Adrian Cortes (D) and Brad Benton (R). If Republicans lose the seat, this will give Democrats a 30-to-19 caucus majority, inching ever closer to a supermajority of 33 seats in the Senate. […]

Party chairs weigh in on why to vote red or blue this election

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With November 5 general election less than three weeks away, the Lynnwood Times reached out to both Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democrats, and Jim Walsh, Chair of the Washington State Republican Party, to hear why voters should vote for their respective party’s candidates and their thoughts on the four statewide initiatives. […]