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101 stories matching nomine
- Accusations of Corruption Against the Gubernatorial Nominee
The Herald levels harsh criticisms against Republican gubernatorial candidate John McGraw, citing a past career marked by alleged scandal and 'vice'.
- A Four-Vote Swing Turns an Election
An official canvass overturns a preliminary count, leaving County Commissioner J.B. Clements as the Democratic nominee by the thinnest of margins.
- The Democrats’ Loyalty Test in Olympia
A December 1859 caucus of Democratic territorial legislators spent the evening arguing over who was pure enough to hold House offices — and who had backed the party’s last congressional nominee.
- The Political Shell Game
How the primary 'second choice' rule creates a system of backroom dealing and favors the 'political weakling.'
- City Hall's War Over the Fire Chief
The Seattle City Council rejects the fire commission's nominee for chief, escalating a power struggle over the city's charter and municipal control.
- The Political Rumble at the Capitol
Candidates for Congress square off in Olympia as the territory prepares for a heated election season.
- The Political Landscape of Snohomish, 1878
As the November election approaches, the citizens of Washington Territory weigh the merits of local candidates for Sheriff, Auditor, and beyond.
- The New Rules for the Ballot Box
A new election regulation threatens to disenfranchise candidates in remote areas, sparking fears of chaos in the upcoming vote.
- The Disastrous Nomination of Thomas H. Brents
Local political observers condemn the Republican Party's renomination of Thomas H. Brents, calling him an embarrassment to the Territory and a 'small specimen of humanity.'
- A Crepe-Draped Cleveland and the Custom-House Deal
Port Townsend Democrats gather amid patronage bargains, a sacrificed ally, and a prank that put the president's portrait in mourning.
- The Sleeping Judges of South Bend
A contest arises in Pacific County after election officials allegedly fell asleep during the vote count.
- Primary Meeting Erupts in Laughter
A political primary meeting takes a humorous turn when a physician makes a pointed jab at the judiciary.
- The Political Machine in Old Snohomish
A look inside the 1878 Democratic County Convention, where local power was consolidated, delegates were appointed to regional councils, and candidates for sheriff and judge were chosen by ballot.
- The Political Price of Railroad Favors
A Washington Territory legislator faces backlash for allegedly prioritizing railroad monopolies over public interests.
- A Local Politician Vouching for Cabinet Nominee Hoke Smith
Seattle figure James Hamilton Lewis intervenes to defend a controversial presidential cabinet appointee from accusations of being a 'railroad underservant'.
- Mayor Ronald Defends His Appointment
Mayor Ronald addresses criticism regarding the appointment of J. M. Wolfe to the Board of Public Works.
- The Politician Who Inspected Factory Safety
State Labor Commissioner William Blackman visits Walla Walla to enforce safety laws while dodging rumors of a gubernatorial run.
- The Republican Territorial Convention Meets in Olympia
With the shadow of the Civil War looming, Washington Territory Republicans gathered at the Capitol to pledge support for the Union and nominate a delegate to Congress.
- The Shadowy Business of Proxy Voting
Local political observers call out the 'proxy convention' system for allowing unelected outsiders to hijack political representation.
- City Council Faces Power Struggle over Board of Public Works
As two members are removed and vacancies persist, the Council weighs an unprecedented move to seize control of city infrastructure projects.
- The Girl Who Broke the Glass Ceiling at Whitman College
In 1903, Miss Worthington became the first woman to run for an executive office in the Associated Students, challenging a male-dominated political machine.
- The Tacoma Republicans Who Refused to Knife John McGraw
A Pierce County party committee tried to block the state ticket. A rival Harrison Club fired back with a mule-team metaphor and demanded candidates pledge loyalty.
- City Council Rejects Fire Chief Nominee
In a tense, silent session, the Seattle City Council votes against confirming Gardner Kellogg as the new fire chief.
- The Political Fight Over Federal Jobs
A brewing rebellion among Democratic legislators in Olympia threatens the leadership of Col. Griggs over the spoils of federal patronage.
- The Voting Power of the Skokomish Reservation
A surge in voting participation at the Union City precinct raises questions about Indigenous franchise and its impact on Mason County politics.