This page will be updated frequently throughout the evening with numbers, analysis, and outcomes.
UPDATE 9:19PM: Republican Tiffany Smiley addressed supporters minutes ago in Bellevue, Washington, telling them she is confident they can "turn the tide." Smiley currently trails Sen. Patty Murray by 14 points. CNN has called the race for Murray. (Image: Andy Stevens)
Senator Patty Murray also spoke to supporters tonight, declaring victory.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much for sending me back to be your voice, again, in the United States Senate. I am so proud to work for all of you," she said.
UPDATE 9:07PM:Democrat who lied about his military service, career, winning in Washington's 10th Legislative District.
BREAKING UPDATE: 8:47PM: CNN calls U.S. Senate race for Patty Murray, the first network to do so.
BREAKING UPDATE: 8:35PM: First look at initial results in race for King County Prosecutor.
BREAKING UPDATE: 8:31PM: A first look at results in Washington state.
After an initial ballot drop and around 1.6 million votes tallied so far, here are how key races in Washington stand. Please note that we are still waiting on some counties to report tonight, so these results will be updated.
As we await first returns (deep breaths), here's a glimpse at voter turnout and statistics so far in Washington state.
UPDATE: 7:44PM: Arizona's Election Day woes
Republican and one-time TV news anchor Kari Lake trails Democrat Katie Hobbs in the race for Arizona governor, with around 40% of votes tallied. Lake will surely make up ground in later ballot counts - but her success or failure is a key bellwether in determining former President Donald Trump's continued influence.
Election Day in Arizona started off rough, with around 10% of tabulation machines in Maricopa County not working properly. Kari Lake blasted the county on Twitter and suggested earlier in the day that her voters were being "disenfranchised." The county reassured voters that all ballots would be counted, even if some had to be taken to a second location.
UPDATE: 7:33PM PT: What to expect as voting ends on the West Coast.
A first ballot drop in Washington state is expected around 8:05pm PT. County results are compiled together by the Secretary of State's Office in an easy-to-navigate webpage. You can find it here. The green bar along the top allows you to choose which level of races you're interested in viewing results for. If you want to view results for a local race, hit "select your county." Keep in mind, not all counties get their first results to the state at the same exact time, so prepare for results to change slightly throughout the evening.
UPDATE: 8:57PM
Governor Brian Kemp (R) wins reelection in Georgia, defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Two key U.S. Senate races remain too close to call in Pennsylvania and Georgia. At this hour (9pm PT, 12am ET), Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania are in a virtual tie. Republican Herschel Walker leads Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock in Georgia only slightly (but so far neither candidate has more than 50%, which could trigger a runoff).
UPDATE: 6:25PM PT
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is projected to win reelection to a third term, besting Democrat Beto O'Rourke in a race that centered around the crisis at the southern border and Second Amendment rights.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) is projected to win reelection in New York's 14th Congressional District.
UPDATE: 6:00PM PT: Polls are closing in key states along the East Coast.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) wins reelection to a second term, beating Democrat Charlie Crist. Of note, DeSantis becomes the first Republican governor to win Miami-Dade County in 20 years, notable given the county's high percentage of Hispanic and Latino voters. DeSantis is widely considered to be a 2024 presidential contender.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) wins reelection, defeating Democratic Rep. Val Demings.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is projected to win the race for Arkansas governor, defeating Democrat Chris Jones. Sanders served as White House Press Secretary under former President Donald Trump. Her father Mike Huckabee served as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007.
Left coast Democrats fail to heed warnings about bad economic policy. Family of pregnant woman murdered in Seattle sues homeless authority. SCOTUS to decide on assault weapon bans. Wokeification of police departments hits unlikely place. Bipartisan tributes to Senator Lindsey Graham.
Seattle police move in to make arrests in Chinatown. Meanwhile, notorious drug market resurfaces days after World Cup. Income tax supporters are making their case with bots. What would you put in a time capsule to memorialize this moment in history?
A small band of misfits is helping dictate Seattle's public safety policy. Not even socialists understand socialism. Mom encounters bizarre coloring book at public library. As fraud reporting ramps up, so does the political blame game.
'The Final Battle': Remarks to the Whatcom County Republican Party
The following remarks were delivered to the Whatcom County Lincoln Day Dinner on March 23, 2024, in Ferndale, Washington.
I struggled with what to talk to you about tonight.
Well, that’s not true. I didn't struggle with what to talk to you about – I struggled with whether I was brave enough to say what I wanted to say.
When I'm invited to speak to groups, I don't want to offend anyone or be too controversial. So, I reached out to a few of your fellow party members to ask whether any topics were off limits or wouldn't go over well with the crowd.
I got some good advice.
Then I decided to ignore that good advice entirely.
Too much is at stake to be polite.
As we sit here tonight, we are in the final battle of a war.
A war that has pit sanity against insanity.
Pragmatism against idealism.
A war that has sacrificed the public good, in favor of a twisted idea of progress.
It's a war that began long before I moved here 15 years ago. It started silently and it was mostly waged in the shadows.
Most of us didn't even realize that a war was being fought. We were too caught up in our own lives and our own problems. ...
'The Final Battle': Remarks to the Whatcom County Republican Party
'The Final Battle': Remarks to the Whatcom County Republican Party
During a visit to Eastern Washington, Brandi sat down with Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA04) to discuss the fentanyl crisis, fuel costs, border security, Chinese land acquisition, and how he was able to survive his vote to impeach Donald Trump.
Seattle police move in to make arrests in Chinatown. Meanwhile, notorious drug market resurfaces days after World Cup. Income tax supporters are making their case with bots. What would you put in a time capsule to memorialize this moment in history?
Seattle had a glimpse of hope during the World Cup, so what happens now? The West Coast leads the nation in unemployment. Bizarre stalking scandal hits state senate race. Democrats stall efforts to protect children from fentanyl. Trump Accounts are live!
Regular live shows of unDivided will resume Monday, June 22.
A reminder that regular live shows of unDivided will resume Monday, June 22. This week, enjoy a special series detailing political flight from Washington state to Idaho.
Airing Tuesday, June 16:
We visit two former Washington business owners who fled the state over industry-specific taxes and regulation. Our first stop is to catch up with Bryan Zielinski at North Idaho Arms in Post Falls.
Then it's on to Craig Rhyne, who moved his bullion business, Washington Gold Exchange, to Coeur D'Alene after Democrats in Olympia started taxing the sale of gold and silver.
Airing Wednesday, June 17:
Political flight started long before Washington state leaders passed an unconstitutional income tax. From COVID lockdowns, to crime, to cost of living, we met up with 7 political refugees who now call Idaho home.
Airing Thursday, June 18:
If case you haven't perused real estate listings lately, they're on the rise in Washington – big time. People leaving the state now account for 50% of all clients at North Idaho Experience, a team of real estate agents in Coeur D'Alene. Seth Horst and Eric Boardman are hilarious, insightful, and knowledgeable about the reasons so many people are picking up and moving there.
Airing Sunday, June 21 (exclusive to subscribers):
In a blue state like Washington, Republicans are often accused of being too far to the right. In Idaho, you'll be criticized for being too far to the left. Coeur D'Alene Mayor Dan Gookin is often the target of criticism from the local GOP for not being conservative enough. He joins us to talk about the state's unique political climate.
But rumors of people fleeing are overblown, right Mayor Katie Wilson?
Reminder: Regular live shows of unDivided will resume Wednesday, June 3.
Team unDivided has now been in Idaho for four days. As we depart, we've yet to see a homeless person, a tent, a needle, graffiti, a pride flag, anyone with blue hair, or gas over $5 a gallon.
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BREAKING UPDATE: 8:47PM: CNN calls U.S. Senate race for Patty Murray, the first network to do so.
