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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Patty Murray is the projected winner for Washington state senator as of Sunday.

Election update: Which party will take Senate, House and more?

JULIA MESSEGEE, Evergreen reporter November 14, 2022

As the final counts for the Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and gubernatorial midterm elections approach, it appears the Republican Party will take control of the House while Senate seats are up...

Patty Murray is the projected winner for Washington state senator as of Sunday.

Voting 101: Student voting hub, registration, ballot counting explained

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor November 2, 2022

As Election Day approaches, voting becomes essential for students to make their voices heard and create change at the local level. WSU and Whitman County are trying to make voting and registration more...

Cathy McMorris Rogers answers questions from students at the Foley Talk, Oct. 27.

Cathy McMorris Rogers visits WSU as elections approach

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Copy Chief October 28, 2022

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, came to WSU to engage students in the election process and discuss her views on abortion, healthcare and drug use at a Foley Talk on Thursday. Rodgers said she represents...

Natasha Hill is local to the Spokane area and spent 15 years practicing law. Now, she is running for Congress to help make a difference.

Local business owner hosts candidate for U.S. House of Representatives

SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor October 28, 2022

Terracotta Pullman hosted Natasha Hill, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for a free pottery meet and greet on Thursday. Hill, who is native to Spokane and has spent her life...

Political science professor Paul Gronke discusses the increasing popularity of voting by mail after 2020, Oct. 25.

Professor encourages skepticism of politicians’ motivations

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor October 26, 2022

Politicians casting doubt on the U.S. election system is deeply concerning for political science professor Paul Gronke, who believes it threatens democracy.  “I want to be optimistic, but we are...

Whitman County Sheriff announces reelection campaign

Whitman County Sheriff announces reelection campaign

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor February 16, 2022

Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers announced on Tuesday he will run for a sixth term. Myers has served as county sheriff since January 2003, according to a press release. “It has been my privilege...

Open positions include president, vice president, vice president of legislative affairs, senators and college representatives.

Application opens for GPSA general election

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 5, 2021

GPSA executive members discussed recruiting graduate students for the upcoming general election during a meeting Thursday afternoon.  Applications for the election opened Feb. 1 and will close...

Handy continues to hold slight lead over Kinzer

Handy continues to hold slight lead over Kinzer

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor November 14, 2020

Whitman County Commissioner 2 candidate Tom Handy has a slight lead over incumbent Dean Kinzer. Handy has 50.25 percent of votes for the position, while Kinzer has 49.23 percent, according to the Whitman...

Incumbent Art Swannack is running for a county commissioner position. Primary elections are on Aug. 4.

County candidates file for election

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter May 26, 2020

A total of 49 county candidates have filed to run in the upcoming 2020 primary election on Aug. 4. There are 38 offices available in Whitman County including Congress and state representatives, state...

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