Elections
Least Contacted and Most Undecided:’ Young Voters in Rural America
A voting sticker. (Photo by Manny Becerra / Unsplash ) [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption]
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History Belongs to Those Who Witness it Firsthand
Sean Koomen, a former student of Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz, stands within a boat under construction. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Charlie Bermant Last month’s Democratic National Convention drew in a lot of people who’ve not watched such a political event for years due to its
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The Long Run: It’s My (Third) Party, and I’ll Vote if I Want To
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses with supporter Kim Vogley of Quilcene during a campaign stop this spring. Vogley created her dress, to show support for the candidate. (photo courtesy Kim Vogley) [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election Analysis by Charlie Bermant Supporting a third-party presidential candidate is risky, especially in
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The Long Run: A Game of Dominoes
As expected, republican candidates Matthew Roberson (State Representative, left) and Drew MacEwen (Congress) came second in their primaries, meaning that they’ll be on the ballot in November [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election Analysis by Charlie Bermant Political junkies love to play election games, especially during the long three
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The Long Run: A Giant Weight Lifted, Part Two
Susan Stone brought a symbolic stuffed cat to last week’s Kamala Harris rally. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Jefferson County Democrats last week held an impromptu rally in honor of Kamala Harris, the recently anointed presidential candidate. The July 30 rally occurred
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The Long Run: A Giant Weight Lifted
Congressional candidate Emily Randall serves Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton some beans. Her opponent, Hilary Franz, is in the background, along with Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday, two hours
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The Long Run: Primary Preview
State Senate candidate Marcia Kelbon, left, chats with Jefferson County District 1 candidate Heather Dudley-Nollette at a recent forum. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The Washington State Primary, where all races are narrowed down to the top two prevailing candidates regardless of party,
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Breaking News: Who Wants to Be A City Council Member
Clockwise from upper left: Fred Obee, Heidi Haney, Neil Nelson, and Theo Howard [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] by Charlie Bermant Four people applied for the open Port Townsend City Council position seeking to complete the term of Aislinn Palmer, who resigned in May. The four hopefuls, listed here in
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The Long Run: candidate forums
Democratic Legislative candidates Mike Chapman (left) and Steve Tharinger [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The last “normal” General Election took place in November 2018. Since then, technology and COVID conspired to transform the political process, changing how candidates interact with voters into one
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The Long Run: Who Wants to Be a Congressperson, Part Two.
Republican Congressional candidate Drew MacEwen, during a recent Port Townsend appearance. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant NEWS: Drew MacEwen Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen announced in December 2023 his intention to run for the 6th District congressional seat
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The Long Run: Breaking bonus news
Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Correction: An earlier version of this stated, “County commissioners in Districts 1 and 2 are paid $93,847 per year, while District 3 earns $103,169.” We have added, “All three districts will receive the higher amount after this year's election.