Patty Murray sworn in as President Pro Tempore of U.S. Senate, first woman to serve in role
Senator Patty Murray was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris and elected to serve as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, making her the first woman to serve in the role.
Republican Joe Kent calling for recount of votes in Washington's 3rd District race
Republican Joe Kent’s campaign said Friday it intends to request a machine ballot recount of the counties within southwest Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District.
Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
Democratic wins in Washington buoy party hopes
Democrats won a second key House race in Washington state Saturday — an open seat in a conservative region that long evaded the party.
Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead over Kari Lake in race for governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.
Gluesenkamp Perez elected to Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, flipping the seat for Democrats
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been elected to the U.S. House from southwestern Washington, capturing a district that has long eluded her party.
Democrat Tina Kotek wins Oregon governor's race
Tina Kotek has been elected Oregon’s next governor, extending longtime Democratic control of the state and dashing Republican hopes for a rare win in a top race on the West Coast of the United States.
Washington Secretary of State Race: Anderson concedes to Hobbs, AP has yet to call the race
Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed to advance a candidate in the primary.
AP: Kim Schrier wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 8th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier will retain her seat in the 8th Congressional District as she defeated Republican Matt Larkin, who hoped to take back the seat for his party.
Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County Prosecuting Attorney race
The state’s largest county has a new lead attorney for the first time in 15 years.
Democrat Patty Murray wins re-election to U.S. Senate, challenger Tiffany Smiley concedes
Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.
Two races in Washington could tip scales in Congress
With control of Congress potentially hanging in the balance, Democratic candidates took early leads Tuesday night in two key races in Washington state. But the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t be known for days.
Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.
Trump 'furious' over Oz losing in Pennsylvania, blames wife Melania for endorsement: Report
According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, known for her access to Trump and his orbit, the former president called it "not her best decision."
Georgia runoff election: Walker-Warnock race for U.S. Senate continues
Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.
2022 Midterms: Dr. Mehmet Oz calls John Fetterman to concede Pennsylvania's US Senate race
Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat, giving Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.
Beto O'Rourke concession speech: 'I'm in this fight for life'
“This may be one of the last times I get to talk in front of you all,” O'Rourke said facing his crowd of supporters in El Paso.
Lauren Boebert, Colorado GOP representative, in tough reelection bid
The Trump loyalist remains in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who lambastes what he calls Boebert's divisive brand of “angertainment” in Washington.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican who voted to impeach Trump, wins re-election
Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican representing Washington's 4th Congressional District, won re-election to a fifth term on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.
Greg Abbott defeats Beto O'Rourke, wins third term as Texas governor
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has won re-election in Texas. It will be his third term in office.