The Latest Breaking News from Patty Murray

Some Democrats and Republicans face suddenly competitive races, while other candidates are in better shape than expected.

Capitol Hill may be buttoned up, but not when it comes to pets. Dogs are everywhere, enhancing mental health and watching history unfold.

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray holds an 8-point lead over Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley in a new poll commissioned by The Seattle Times and partners, a result that shows Smiley gaining 10 points since a similar poll taken in July.

WASHINGTON — New filings from House and Senate candidates show Democrats drew strong financial support from contributors this summer and early fall, especially in battleground races for the Senate.

Fundraising in the third quarter showed strong support for Democratic candidates, especially in battleground Senate races.

WASHINGTON — In the next Congress, Susan Collins of Maine is expected to be the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s powerful Defense panel, sources say.

Maine senator Susan Collins is poised to become the Republican on the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

SEATTLE — First lady Jill Biden spoke about abortion in strikingly personal terms at a fundraiser in Seattle on Saturday, describing how she helped a friend recover from the procedure when it was illegal, a half century ago, as she assailed Republicans for trying to pass state and national abortion…

Back when it seemed a huge Republican wave was building, Washington Sen. Patty Murray was among those who faced the prospect of being swept away.