AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Pressure: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says the DOJ’s list of about 400 voters it wants excluded from the count includes U.S. citizens; voting-rights groups have sued, and Yakima officials are urging voters to use official drop boxes before Nov. 3. Federal Interference: Judges have blocked DOJ threats against election workers in California as the Trump administration pursues ballot challenges in several states, raising concerns that disputes could continue after Election Day. Ballot Stakes: Washington voters will decide measures including I-638, on sex verification in school sports, and a repeal of the state’s new tax on incomes above $1 million. Local Government: A state appeals court let a challenge to Seattle’s rental rules proceed, while City Council expanded local discrimination protections to include polyamorous, pansexual and asexual residents, effective June 2027. Congressional Race: Incumbent Rick Larsen and Republican challenger Edwin Feller made their final pitches to voters in Washington’s 2nd District.
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