Mr. Smith stays in Washington – with help from military-industrial complex Democrat Adam Smith of Bellevue is running to keep his seat in Congress, but most of his campaign cash comes not from Washington state but from... John Ryan
QUIZ: Can you see past big-money groups’ feel-good names? Elections are big business, with consultants, campaign staffers, advertising firms and TV stations raking in big bucks. John Ryan Abe Epton
Not how it usually works: When campaigns give money back to their donors Politicians are reputed to be as eager for contributions as my cat when she sees me reaching for the wet food. Abe Epton
Bloomberg signs one big check and outspends NRA eightfold in WA New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg has waded a quarter-million dollars deeper into Washington state politics. Bloomberg gave $248,000 to Washington... John Ryan
7 ways people with money are trying to sway your vote in Washington state Close to $100 million has gone into this year's elections in Washington state so far, all aiming to influence you and your neighbors' votes. That's just... John Ryan
$14M fuels initiatives on the November ballot. Who's behind the money? The vast majority of money going into initiative campaigns this year in Washington state has come in lumps of $10,000 or more, from a small number of... John Ryan
Some of WA's biggest Republican donors aren't from around here Homemakers and entrepreneurs, farmers and retirees: What unites them? These are some of the most frequently-held occupations among Republican donors in... Abe Epton
Why a campaign finance pledge hasn't gone far in U.S. House race In the race to replace retiring U.S. Representative Jim McDermott, campaign finance is top of mind. Nine candidates are running for the Seattle-area... Paige Browning
What 'Democracy Vouchers' Could Mean For Seattle Elections David Hyde talks with Honest Elections campaign manager Brianna Thomas about the passage of Initiative 122. David Hyde Andy Hurst
State Lawmakers Eye Money In Politics Marcie Sillman talks with state Rep. Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, about his push for more transparency in government. Also, Ross Reynolds gets the scoop... Hannah Burn Marcie Sillman Ross Reynolds