WA governor candidates want to hire more police, but their plans …
WEBAug 4, 2024 · Washington’s leading candidates for governor agree on one major public safety priority, saying the state must work to hire more cops. But they differ on details — and on who can be trusted to...
Police pursuits measure likely headed to Washington’s 2024 …
WEBDec 14, 2023 · Just 51 votes separate Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson in the contest to face former U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Republican, who came in first place in the August primary. After the first count, Upthegrove has 396,300 votes to Kuehl Pederson’s 396,249. That’s a difference of 0.0064%.
Washington Legislature loosens restrictions on police pursuits as ...
WEBMar 4, 2024 · The Washington Legislature has loosened restrictions on police pursuits for law enforcement agencies in the state, circumventing the need for voter approval in November.
Right-wing "constitutional sheriffs" on the ballot in WA - Cascade …
WEBAnd with the Nov. 8, 2022, election just around the corner, candidates for sheriff in Washington are increasingly touting their “constitutional sheriff” credentials, with many believing that they have the ultimate authority to decide what is constitutional and to enforce the law accordingly.
ACLU-DC wants to work with police to ensure safe, constitutional ...
WEB13 hours ago · The head of ACLU-D. C. called on law enforcement agencies Thursday to work with his organization ahead of protests over the election.
Defund the police candidates stumble in liberal Seattle
WEBNov 4, 2021 · SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s downtown business community celebrated Wednesday after the moderate candidates it backed took commanding leads in the races for mayor, city attorney and a key council race over liberals who had …
Live election results: These are the key races in Washington state
WEBNov 8, 2023 · FOX 13 is tracking key races across Washington state in the 2023 General Election, including seven Seattle City Council seats, a Seattle housing levy, a Tacoma measure on tenant rights, Snohomish County sheriff and executive, and Spokane mayor.
Election officials prepare for threats with panic ... - The Washington …
WEB2 days ago · Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day to keep their workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and voting ...
Military, police in Washington state prepare for possible civil …
WEBOct 25, 2020 · Officials are worried that a close or contested election, with no clear winner, could lead to civil unrest and more violence; state and local officials try to prepare for it.
Washington PostDeSantis election police question people who …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · DeSantis’s election police unit is probing alleged fraud in signature gathering for an abortion referendum. Critics say the move is designed to intimidate voters.