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Candidates for state House seat debate positions

Tharinger, Robers disagree over inflation, initiatives, taxes

Kevin Van De Wege.

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Sen. Van De Wege resigns seat

OLYMPIA — State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege resigned his expiring legislative seat on Tuesday.

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Congressional candidate talks immigration, fiscal issues

Drew MacEwen says budget cuts need to be made, reinvested

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Hand recount ordered for commissioner of public lands

PORT ANGELES — The Secretary of State has certified the results of the primary election and directed a…

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Herrera Beutler, Upthegrove in top two for public lands

PORT ANGELES — Commissioner of Public Lands continued to be the closest statewide race as ballot counts were…

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Upthegrove moves into top two for state public lands commissioner

PORT ANGELES — Dave Upthegrove, a Democrat, gained a slight advantage to get into second place and hold…

Drew MacEwan, left, and Emily Randall.

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Randall, MacEwen lead for seat in Congress

State senators looking to replace U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Darryl Wolfe.

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Voters approve OMC lid lift

‘Humbled by support,’ hospital CEO says

Heather Dudley-Nollette, left, and Ben Thomas.

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Dudley-Nollette leads Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND — Heather Dudley-Nollette held a sizable lead over Ben Thomas for Jefferson County Commissioner, although both…

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Tharinger, Roberts advance for state House, Position 2

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Steve Tharinger will face challenger Terry Roberts for the 24th Legislative District’s Position 2…

Randy Johnson, left, and Kate Dexter.

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Incumbent, Port Angeles mayor to vie for Clallam commissioner seat

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Randy Johnson and Port Angeles mayor Kate Dexter will compete for the Clallam County…

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Bernbaum, Roberson lead state House race

Tharinger, Roberts also advance; Chapman to face Kelbon in Senate contest

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Randall, MacEwen advance in race for Congressional seat

PORT ANGELES — Emily Randall and Drew MacEwen edged out three other competitors to advance to the November…

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Herrera Beutler, Pederson lead race for Commissioner of Public Lands

PORT ANGELES — Two Republicans, Jaime Herrera Beutler and Sue Kuehl Pederson, lead a pack of seven candidates…

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Votes rejecting both Clallam County Fire District 2 measures

PORT ANGELES — Voters are rejecting two measures for Clallam County Fire District 2.

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Voters approving Olympic Medical Center levy lid lift

PORT ANGELES — Voters approved a levy lid lift for Olympic Medical Center health care services, a measure…

Phyllis Bernard, left, and Ken Simpson.

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Simpson, Bernard advance in race for Clallam PUD seat

PORT ANGELES — Challenger Ken Simpson and board appointee Phyllis Bernard will advance to the November general election…

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Johnson, Dexter advance in Clallam County commissioner race

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Randy Johnson and challenger Kate Dexter will face off in November for a Clallam…

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Dudley-Nollette leads Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner

Both will advance to November general election

President Biden announced on Twitter on Sunday that he will no longer seek re-election. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

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Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris

Ending re-election campaign after intense pressure from own party