AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCongressional Shift: Democrats won control of Congress, and the Associated Press called Washington’s 3rd District for Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a key victory in a closely watched race. Eastern Washington’s 5th District remains tight, with Republican Michael Baumgartner narrowly ahead of Democrat Carmela Conroy in the latest counts. Olympia: Democrats are gaining seats and moving closer to a House supermajority, though several contests remain unsettled as ballots are counted. Ballot Measures: Washington voters are rejecting repeal of the new tax on income over $1 million, set to take effect in 2028, while Initiative 638, requiring school sports teams to be based on sex assigned at birth, is leading. The parental-rights initiative is trailing. Local Decisions: Seattle’s transit tax measure is leading, and Tacoma’s renter-protection measure appears headed for approval. Election Oversight: UW researchers warn that unsubstantiated election-fraud claims can confuse and discourage voters as Washington officials push back on federal claims about noncitizen voting.
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