The WA election campaign is officially underway, with Labor focusing on families through a $650 million school upgrade pledge, while the Liberals prioritise health with a $24 million plan for at-home chemotherapy and hospital care.

Under the proposal, the city's mayor and council would be limited to three 4-year terms. Here is why the vote is delayed.

For the first time, near real-time disclosure of political donations shows who's funding the WA election. We crunched the numbers on where the money is coming from.

There is likely to be a massive swing against Labor in WA this year. It won't make a difference at state level, but Anthony Albanese will be watching nervously come March 8.

The campaign for the Western Australian election is now under way, with the state Liberal Party fighting to win back “electorate respectability” after it was almost obliterated in 2021.

The Western Australian Premier has visited Government House to issue the writs for the March 8 election. Roger Cook is hoping to follow in the footsteps of previous leader Mark McGowan, who won 53 out of 59 lower house seats.

Washington Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to tighten regulations on the state's processes for initiatives and referendums.

The cost of living looks set to be the biggest issue at the WA election. But analysts say teal-tinged independent candidates and the Greens, campaigning strongly on climate change, could put a dent in Labor’s vote and pick up some key seats.

On Tuesday afternoon, Washington state lawmakers heard from those for and against ranked choice voting during a public hearing on related legislation before the House Committee

If you were a little bleary-eyed after the Christmas Holidays and still couldn’t stomach the thought of politics all the way up to Australia Day, fear not – WAtoday has the tool for you.

The official count of Musk’s donations further cemented him as the country’s largest -— and most prominent — donor.

Right now, most elections in Washington are simple: Voters pick one candidate, and whoever gets the most votes wins. But House Bill 1448 is looking to shake things up by introducing ranked choice voting to local elections. An attempt to implement ranked ...