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Washington’s Progressive Divide | Seattle News
In Washington’s recent primaries, veteran Democrats are outpacing progressive challengers despite the state’s already left-leaning leanings — a trend fueled by the top-two system favoring broad appeal. Kshama Sawant barely cracked 13% in her bid against Rep. Adam Smith, while Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s endorsed candidates stumbled, hinting at her limited political clout so far. Meanwhile, Nilu Jenks leads the progressive charge for Seattle City Council District Five, poised to reignite the council’s activist edge after years of center drift. And voters overwhelmingly back a $480 million…
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