Councilmember Kshama Sawant is ahead by 232 votes after Thursday’s ballot drop. With late votes trending strongly her way, that lead is likely to grow with remaining ballots. King County Elections said recalls are exempt from recounts, and the present margin would exceed the recount threshold anyway. It appears the recall effort has failed. Turnout … Continue reading Sawant Pulls Ahead in Thursday Ballot Drop, Likely Survives Recall