Politics

Johnson widens margin for spot on November ballot for Clallam County commissioner

Johnson widens margin for spot on November ballot for Clallam County commissioner

Randy Johnson is closer to securing a place on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in the Port Angeles-area District 2 Clallam County commission race after 6,000 additional ballots in Tuesday’s primary election were counted Friday.

Johnson widens margin for spot on November ballot for Clallam County commissioner
Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Line-up for November ballot in the ClallamCounty commission race is Ron Richards and Randy Johnson after second of ballots, but 2,954 ballots are left to count.

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race
Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat

Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat

Democrat Kate Dean won 61.57 percent of the votes and fellow Democrat Tim Thomas won 20.13 percent in the first count of primary ballots.

Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat
U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and a Navy veteran living in Tacoma, won 23.8 percent.

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election
Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Democratic Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman won 46 percent of the votes in the initial count of ballots Tuesday while Port Ludlow Republican George Vrable had 37 percent.

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat
Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election

Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election

Secretary of state’s office spokesman: “By Friday, you should pretty much know the top two finishers in all the races.”

Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election
Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race

Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race

Ron Richards was the top choice in the first count of primary ballots with 37.54 percent, but Randy Johnson and Gabe Rygaard are running close.

Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race
Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Clallam County commissioner Mike Chapman won more than 45 percent of the vote and Port Ludlow Republican George Vrable took more than 36 percent Tuesday.

Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat
Clallam County commissioners discuss rules for short-term rentals; public hearing planned

Clallam County commissioners discuss rules for short-term rentals; public hearing planned

The panel has agreed to set a public hearing for a draft ordinance regulating vacation rentals that the planning commission recommended for approval.

Clallam County commissioners discuss rules for short-term rentals; public hearing planned
Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim Thomas won 20.13 percent in the top-two primary election race for the District 1 seat on the Jefferson County commission.

Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat
Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and challenger Todd A. Bloom will advance to the Nov. 8 general election for the 6th Congressional District seat.

Kilmer to face Bloom in general election
Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and challenger Bill Bryant easily advanced through the primary to the November ballot Tuesday, as did U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and opponent Chris Vance.

Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call
Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

Democrat Ron Richards was the top choice in tonight’s initial count of votes in the primary election for the District 2 Clallam County commission race.

Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race
Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

Today is the last day for voters to cast their ballots.

Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary
Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

Current Lt. Gov. Brad Owen announced his retirement earlier this year, sparking a rare rush of candidates for the office. Eleven candidates have filed.

Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor