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Primary election results

August 4, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

The primary elections were held on Aug. 2 across Washington state, including races for U.S. Senator, and Congressional District 1, 7, 8, and 9.

Filed Under: Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 32 | AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 12

AAPI candidates on the primary election ballot

July 21, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

King County Elections (KCE) has mailed out over 1.4 million ballots to registered voters across King County for the 2022 Primary election on Aug. 2. KCE is projecting 45% turnout for this election. In 2020, Primary turnout in King County reached 56%. In 2018, voters turned out at 43%.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories, Politics Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 30 | JULY 23 - JULY 29

Leesa Manion running for King County Prosecutor

July 21, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I have been in the King County prosecuting attorney’s office for 27 years. I have dedicated my entire career to public service and public safety,” said Leesa Manion, who in January announced her intention to run for King County Prosecutor upon current prosecutor Dan Satterberg’s retirement. She currently serves as Satterberg’s chief of staff.

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 30 | JULY 23 - JULY 29

Roe v. Wade reversal, gun violence will galvanize AAPI voters: Varun Nikore

July 21, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Created to foster and empower Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and leaders to play a more active role in state and national politics, the AAPI Victory Alliance was founded in 2017. Today, the organization provides education on progressive issues and advocates policies that help the community.

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 30 | JULY 23 - JULY 29

2021 newly and appointed elected officials

January 20, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories, Politics Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 4 | JANUARY 22 - JANUARY 28

Burien has a new mayor: Sofia Aragon

January 12, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ruth Bayang Northwest Asian Weekly “I have some really big shoes to fill.” That’s what Sofia Aragon said in her speech on Jan. 10, after the Burien City Council voted to elect her as mayor for a two-year term. Aragon is the executive director of the Washington Center for Nursing, a nonprofit organization focused […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 3 | JANUARY 15 - JANUARY 21

How Steve Hobbs won the Secretary of State job

December 9, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Eight days after the general election, Gov. Jay Inslee offered the Secretary of State position to Sen. Steve Hobbs.

Filed Under: Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 50 | DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17

Initial count shows Sawant recall ahead

December 9, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

An attempt to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is passing in early results.

Filed Under: Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 50 | DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17

Newcastle recount highlights exclusionary tactics

December 9, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Frank Irigon believes he lost his bid for a seat on the Newcastle City Council in part through exclusionary tactics that stigmatized his history of supporting Black Lives Matter and the anti-Asian Hate movement, as well as his age.

Filed Under: Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 50 | DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17

Sensing victory, Bruce Harrell calls for unity

November 4, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Splashed with light and decked with orange and green balloons, the podium remained empty for several moments.

Filed Under: Community News, Last Week's Front Page, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 45 | NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 12

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