Candidate filing begins, kicking off Washington election season

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 387

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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An unusual and potentially pivotal midterm election season gets formally underway in Washington on Monday when candidates can begin filing for legislative, congressional and judicial offices.

Washington’s new income tax on high-earners will be a hot topic among those battling for positions in the state Legislature. It is also likely to saturate conversations around who should fill openings on the state Supreme Court, the panel that will eventually decide the fate of …

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