2026 General Election
November 3, 2026
70 stories across 5 issues · complete coverage
Latest coverage
Letter: ‘The choice is clear … re-elect Rep. John Ley!’
Amboy's Thomas Schenk backs Rep. John Ley over challenger Deken Letnich in the 18th District, Position 2 race.
Letter: Eileen Quiring O'Brien in the Lion's Den
Anna Miller praises Eileen Quiring O'Brien's pledge that the auditor should be beholden to no one but Clark County voters.
Letter: ‘John Braun works to protect jobs, grow agricultural trade, cut government waste, and expand energy production to fuel our future’
Letter writer Margaret Tweet contrasts John Braun's business record and Navy background with her scrutiny of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's voting history and name discrepancies.
League of Women Voters schedules four forums ahead of Nov. 3 election
The League of Women Voters of Clark County has scheduled four candidate forums at libraries in Vancouver, Camas, and Ridgefield ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Opinion: Eileen Quiring O’Brien exposes media bias and reaffirms commitment to independent Day 1 election audit
Quiring O'Brien's campaign pledges a 3rd-party baseline audit on Day 1 covering voter rolls, finances, software, and election security.
Braun campaign claims Gluesenkamp Perez ad ‘exploits workplace tragedies and distorts the facts’
Braun's campaign disputes four specific claims in a Gluesenkamp Perez ad involving worker injuries, a fatality, and his legislative record.
Third Congressional District candidates agree to two televised October debates
John Braun accepted two televised debates with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, set for October 7 on KOIN and October 13 on KATU.
Coming in November: A big election for WA’s Supreme Court
Five Washington Supreme Court seats are on the November ballot, drawing millions in campaign cash and rare partisan attention.
Letter: Olympia out-of-control spending
Tom Schenk argues Democrats increased Washington's tax burden by $18 billion over two sessions while creating a projected $1 billion 2027 deficit.
Auditor candidate pledges Day 1 external audit of county financials and elections
Quiring O'Brien pledges a Day 1 independent third-party audit covering finances, election systems, and voter rolls in the Clark County Auditor's Office.
Opinion: ‘Olympia doesn't have a resource problem; it has a priority problem’
Derek Thompson, candidate for 49th District Position 2, argues Olympia has a priority problem, not a resource problem.
Opinion: Explanations about the ‘deputy county auditor’ title still aren't adding up
Rob Anderson argues Mitchell Kelly's "deputy county auditor" title was repeatedly used in campaign materials despite records showing it arrived one week after he announced his run.
U.S. Supreme Court lifts pause on Trump mail-ballot order
The Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled the Trump administration is likely to prevail in its argument that 23 Democratic-led states lack standing to block his mail-in ba…
Opinion: ‘I certainly don’t think (Marie Gluesenkamp) Perez represents the citizens well’
Lars Larson says Perez's NO votes on the SAVE Act and tax cuts tell him all he needs to know about her representation.
POLL: Do you believe Mitchell Kelly’s use of the “deputy county auditor” title is potentially misleading to voters?
Clark County auditor candidate Mitchell Kelly faces scrutiny over his "deputy county auditor" title ahead of the November election.
Auditor, auditor candidate address scrutiny over job title
Greg Kimsey says roughly 40 county employees hold the deputy county auditor designation Kelly used in his campaign.
Opinion: Is Mitchell Kelly misleading voters with his ‘deputy auditor’ claim?
Clark County HR records show no position called "Deputy County Auditor" has ever existed, Anderson argues.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to rule soon on limiting vote-by-mail in midterms
A federal judge expanded a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's vote-by-mail executive order 12 weeks before Election Day.
Campaigns begin for girls sports, parental rights, income tax initiatives
Let's Go Washington has launched campaigns for three November ballot initiatives covering income tax repeal, parental rights, and girls sports eligibility.
Gluesenkamp Perez attacks Braun on abortion as battle begins for WA House seat
Gluesenkamp Perez is spending six figures on an ad featuring Braun's recorded comments about rolling back Washington's abortion law.
Letter: Marie Glusenkamp Perez – TV ad claims vs. reality
Dick Rylander found that about 81% of Gluesenkamp Perez's individual contributions originate from outside Washington state.
POLL: Could Brent Hennrich’s refusal to support Gluesenkamp Perez determine the outcome of the 3rd District race?
Brent Hennrich won 16% of the 3rd District primary vote and says he will not back Gluesenkamp Perez in November.
Opinion: Will SW Washington Democrats repeat the mistake of their Republican counterparts
Clark County Today editor Ken Vance draws a parallel between Republicans ousting Herrera Beutler in 2022 and liberal Democrats now distancing themselves from Gluesenkamp Perez.
Liberal Hennrich in 3rd District won’t support Gluesenkamp Perez
Democrat Brent Hennrich, who earned over 16% in the 3rd District primary, says he will not support Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the general election.
Braun feeling upbeat after initial ballot results
Braun finished second in initial results with 38.71% to Gluesenkamp Perez's 38.90% in the Third Congressional District primary.
Control of Congress at stake in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District
The Aug. 4 primary in WA's 3rd District features incumbent Gluesenkamp Perez, state Sen. Braun, and Democrat Hennrich among nine candidates.
Charter Review Commission 26-24: Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager
Amendment 26-24 would make the county manager's annual report mandatory and publicly accessible — not just presented at a council meeting.
Charter Amendments
Letter: District 5 deserves responsible leadership
Justine Stimmel cites Peter Silliman's four Charter Review Commission amendments as evidence of his commitment to fiscal accountability in District 5.
Affordable Housing for Clark County launches campaign for Charter Amendment 24
Clark County faces an estimated 15,700-unit housing deficit as Amendment 24 heads to November voters.
Charter Review Commission schedules town hall meetings to discuss proposed amendments on the November ballot
Fifteen elected commissioners will hold five district town halls before nine charter amendments go to voters Nov. 3.
Clark County Supermajority launches campaign to support Amendment 25
Amendment 25 would require a two-thirds Council vote before any new or increased councilmanic tax could be imposed beginning January 1, 2027.
Charter Review Commission 26-40: Amending the Initiative, Mini-Initiative and Referenda Process
Amendment 26-40 would lower the initiative signature requirement from 10% to 8% in Clark County.
Charter Review Commission 26-23: Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commissions
Amendment 26-23 would expand County Council nomination authority to nearly all boards and commissions, with one exception.
Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
Amendment 26-20 caps Clark County Council members at three consecutive terms, with a one-term waiting period before returning.
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
Amendment 26-14 would give the County Council authority to independently audit county finances and programs.
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
A 12-3 vote advances a charter amendment requiring the county's $880M+ budget process to begin in September.
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
Amendment 26-08 passed 8-7 and would require four of five Clark County Council members to approve any new or increased councilmatic tax.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-01: Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections
Amendment 26-01 would skip the primary when two or fewer candidates run for a nonpartisan county office.
Clark County Charter Review Commission passes 10 amendments to head to general election
All 10 Clark County Charter Review Commission amendments passed Wednesday, heading to the November 2026 general election ballot.
Initiative 638
Opinion: Lies about I-001
Let's Go Washington compares opposition claims about I-001 to the text of the initiative across 10 disputed points.
Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ for parents’ rights. Vote ‘YES’ on I-001
Churchill argues I-001 restores parental notice and record access that HB 1296 stripped from Washington families in 2025.
Opinion: A teacher’s disagreement with WEA shows why public workers need to know their rights
A fifth-grade teacher disagrees with WEA's opposition to I-001, highlighting public workers' right to opt out of union membership under Janus v. AFSCME.
Opinion: Males in girls sports/vote yes on Initiative IL26 638
Legislative candidate Sarah Mittelman argues biological males should not compete in girls sports and plans to vote yes on IL26 638.
Opinion: XX-XY – Follow the science
Columnist Nancy Churchill argues Initiative 638 would restore biological-sex requirements to Washington middle and high school sports.
I-645 Income Tax Repeal
WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
Internal DOR feedback warned SB 6346's complexity could invite legal challenges beyond overturning the 1933 Culliton decision.
Opinion: How the natural gas ruling could kill Washington's income tax
Frost argues the single-subject rule used to strike I-2066 applies equally to ESSB 6346's bundled income tax package.
Opinion: Why lawmakers are going after your pension
Ryan Frost argues lawmakers included public pensions in the income tax law in preparation for lowering the $1 million deduction.
Opinion: Washington has an income tax – why won’t the media call it one?
Cargill argues the media is using supporters' preferred label "millionaires tax" instead of the legally accurate term "income tax."
Prime-time debates set for WA income tax repeal measure, high-stakes US House race
Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun will face off in two televised debates on Oct. 7 and Oct. 13 in the 3rd Congressional District race.
Opinion: Don’t fall for the illusion of voter control on income tax expansion
A House amendment requiring a referendum before any income threshold change was voted down 45-51.
Opinion: Don’t fall for the illusion of voter control on income tax expansion
A House amendment requiring a referendum before any income threshold change was voted down 45-51.
Opinion: The Seattle Times editorial board makes excuses for the budget failures it condemns
Ryan Frost argues the Seattle Times editorial board's own prior warnings undercut its case for preserving Washington's new income tax.
VIDEO: Former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks out against Washington income tax
Former Rep. Herrera Beutler joined Let's Go Washington's push to repeal the state's new income tax on individuals earning over $1 million annually.
DOR: ‘Significant life’ awaits WA with new income tax residency enforcement
WA's Department of Revenue calls income tax residency enforcement "a significant lift" with complex income tax implementation issues still unresolved with complex domicile rules…
Letter: ‘I do not think that 9.9 percent on income above a million dollars is much of a reform’
Camas resident Anthony Teso argues I-645 would permanently ban income taxes while leaving sales tax obligations intact.
Washington Policy Center tax expert warns that new income tax will affect everyone
Ryan Frost argues Washington's new 9.9% income tax has a $1M deduction that a simple legislative majority could remove.
Opinion: Democrats rig the ballot to save their income tax
Churchill argues the ballot disclosure warning voters of education cuts describes revenue never collected and not yet allocated.
Law firm opposing income tax initiative sought to influence ballot title, summary
Pacifica Law Group, AG Nick Brown's former firm, sent letters urging the AGO to shape ballot language for I-645.
Opinion: Judge’s own words expose the bias in Washington’s income-tax repeal impact disclosure
Ryan Frost argues Judge Lanese defended the PIID warning by reasoning voters need the government's case against tax cuts, not by testing whether the Attorney General met the neu…
Opinion: Dues & Don’ts – Unions are political, and union money is again driving opposition to initiatives
WEA, the Washington Federation of State Employees, and relevant locals of SEIU each contributed $1M to oppose IP26-645, the income tax repeal initiative.
Opinion: Government propaganda or transparency? Lawsuit filed against income tax repeal ballot language
A lawsuit challenges ballot language warning of education cuts from a tax not set to collect revenue until 2029.
‘Government edit’? Two lawsuits challenge state’s description of WA income tax measure
Two lawsuits contest the 15-word ballot disclosure for Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington's 9.9% income tax on individual and household wage income above $1 million.
Opinion: Misinformation in ‘public investment disclosure statement’ for state income tax repeal
The income tax earmarks nothing for K-12, higher ed, or healthcare — only 5% goes to the Fair Start for Kids Account starting in 2029.
Washington income tax repeal initiative officially certified for November ballot
IP26-645 cleared certification with 82.3% validity — well above the 309,000 valid signatures required.
Bond & Levy Measures
Community invited to Battle Ground Public Schools levy information night
Battle Ground Public Schools has cut $34M over two years as its financial health score heads toward the state warning range.
Clark County Sheriff John Horch endorses Proposition 12 and Proposition 13
Sheriff John Horch endorses two ballot measures to expand the 519-bed Clark County Jail and fund law-and-justice staffing.
Opinion: ‘It may be time for McCleary 2.0’
Dick Rylander examines the Battle Ground School District's proposed $116,830,000 three-year EP&O levy heading to the November 2026 ballot.
County Council votes to put bond, levy lid lift measures on general election ballot to fund law and justice services
Clark County voters will decide on a $366M bond and a levy lid lift to fund jail, courts, and sheriff needs.
WA Supreme Court Race
Opinion: A judge who won’t pick sides
More than 200 judges have endorsed O'Donnell, who has broad support including recommendations from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Opinion: When the court cancels the voters
Lewallen argues six justices erased I-2066, clearing the path for gas bans that could cost Clark County homeowners $20,000 to $40,000.