The latest battle over the Democratic ideological divide this year shifts to the upper Midwest on Tuesday as nominating contests for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. senator in Minnesota pit left-wing candidates against more traditional ones.
AAPI candidates secure spots on November ballot
Initial results from Washington state’s August primary election on Tuesday set the stage for several closely watched congressional, legislative and local races, with incumbent members of Congress and a number of state lawmakers advancing to the November general election.
Aug. 4 Primary — Here’s what AAPI voters should know
The King County Elections (KCE) Office has mailed ballots this week for the Aug. 4 Primary election.
Wilson to be Seattle’s next mayor
Katie Wilson has won the Seattle mayor’s race, The Seattle Times reports.
Kaohly Vang makes history in Minnesota mayoral race
Former Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Vang Her was elected Tuesday as St. Paul’s first Hmong American and first woman mayor, defeating incumbent Melvin Carter in a closely watched race.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump administration.
Northwest Asian Weekly 2025 General Election Endorsements
Northwest Asian Weekly presents its endorsements for the 2025 General Election. These recommendations reflect thoughtful review and consideration of candidate platforms, track records, and direct responses to our questionnaire on […]
Kaur and Grewal face off in Kent City Council candidate forum
Kent City Council Position 2 candidates Satwinder Kaur and Neet Grewal went head-to-head in a moderated town hall forum held at Kent Lutheran Church on Oct. 1.
Kent City Council candidates Andy Song and Sharn Shoker bring lived experience, community knowledge to town hall forum
Kent City Council candidates Andy Song and Sharn Shoker are vying to replace Brenda Fincher, who decided not to seek re-election this year for her Position 6 seat on the Kent City Council. The pair fielded questions from both moderators and the public on Oct. 1 in a town hall event called The Future of Kent: Candidate Town Hall.
Harrell, Wilson define city’s path in back-to-back debates
Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson presented different visions for Seattle’s next four years as they faced off in a series of debates, with both candidates providing solutions to the city’s most urgent problems—public safety and affordability.