2022 Washington Senate Election
News coverage of the Washington Senate election. Patty Murray has been the Senator from Washington since 1993. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Washington election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Senate page.
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Democrat CandidatePatty Murray Polls: 50% Sample: 4,782Percentage of News: 100%
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Top 2022 Washington Senate Election News
US & Canada · WashingtonThirty-four senators signed the letter, which called on the president to take immediate action. The letter, led by Senator Patty Murray of Washington, emphasized the urgency of the issue. The White House press secretary said that Mr. Biden would continue seeking legal advice about what executive actions he could take.See the Story
More than 30 Senate Democrats call for Biden to take action to protect abortion access
50% Left coverage: 8 sources
Patty MurrayGovernor Gavin Newsom: "California will not stand by as kids across the country are gunned down" Governor Newsom says he and legislative leaders will work together to expedite additional bills. An initial package of bills the Governor has committed to signing include:AB 2571 (Bauer-Kahan) and AB 1621 (Gipson)See the Story
Patty Murray calls for gun safety legislation following Texas school shooting
50% Center coverage: 4 sources
Patty MurrayWashington Senator Patty Murray held a roundtable to discuss the challenges our state has had in controlling drug overdoses and the opioid crisis. Murray said that deaths linked to the drug fentanyl doubled in our state in 2021. According to the state's department of health, the opioid epidemic has killed close to 11,000 Washingtonians since 2006.See the Story
Sen. Murray holds roundtable to discuss opioid epidemic in Washington
Coverage: 2 sources
Latest 2022 Washington Senate Election News
AbortionA bill introduced Wednesday by Elizabeth Warren would ban data brokers from selling or transferring individuals' location data and health data. A leaked draft opinion published by Politico in May suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade. Some 13 states have legislation in place to swiftly criminalize abortion should the case be overturned.See the Story
Senate bill would ban data brokers from selling location and health data
Coverage: 2 sources
Abortion · WashingtonThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, leaving abortion laws up to the states. Murray: "For the first time in my life, my daughter and my granddaughters will have less rights than I do" Democrats could nix the Senate filibuster that requires a 60-vote majority to pass legislation.See the Story
'We've got to fight back': Patty Murray on Democrats' response to Supreme Court abortion ruling
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · SeattleAfter 14 months of vying to overtake the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic incumbent Patty Murray, who has held the seat for nearly three decades, candidate Tiffany Smiley said she continues to pose the same question to Washington state voters on the campaign trail.“I ask everyone I talk to, ‘Are you better off than you were two years ago?’” Smiley (R-Pasco) told Dori Monson Show listeners Monday.See the Story
Tiffany Smiley pushes for debate with Patty Murray in U.S. Senate Race
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Patty Murray · SpokaneKHQ's Bradley Warren spoke exclusively with Washington state's senate delegation. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray were asked the same question: Some people don't agree with you, what do you say to them? Cantwell: "I think these are personal decisions, and the thing is done we want the government to decide, the public has come to count on the public"See the Story
EXCLUSIVE: Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell sit down with KHQ's Bradley Warren regarding Roe vs. Wade
Patty MurraySenator Patty Murray (D-WA) said Wednesday on MSNBC's "The ReidOut" that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was offensive in his words and tone when he compared protesters outside the homes of several Supreme Court justices to the rioters at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.See the Story
Dem Sen. Murray: Cruz Comparing Abortion Protesters to January 6 Riot 'Offensive'
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Patty MurrayThe U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & PensionsSee the Story
Murray, DeLauro, Scott Introduce Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Abortion · SeattleSEATTLE — United States Senator Patty Murray held a press conference from a Planned Parenthood in Seattle on Friday morning to discuss abortion rights. During her speech, Murray condemned states, such as Idaho, for passing abortion bans and Republicans for filling the court with far-right, anti-abortion judges. Caption: KOMO News. “We are fighting back,” she said.See the Story
Senator Patty Murray to discuss abortion rights in response to SCOTUS leaked report
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
AbortionSen. Patty Murray of Washington is the highest-ranking female Democrat in the Senate. Murray is chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. The Supreme Court is considering a decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Murray joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.See the Story
Sen. Patty Murray on the fight to save abortion rights
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Patty MurrayEXCLUSIVE: Rep. Elise Stefanik, the House GOP conference chairwoman, is throwing her support behind a first-time Republican candidate who’s running to defeat longtime Democratic Sen. Patty Murray in Washington.See the Story
Stefanik gets involved in Washington Senate race against Patty Murray
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Patty MurrayThe U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & PensionsSee the Story
Murray, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce INFORM Act to Ensure People Aren’t Denied Key Info When Considering Lump-Sum Buyouts of Pension Benefits | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · Seattleby Hannah Krieg
Thinking about protecting pot shop workers, probablyCHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES4/20 BLAZE IT: Today is one of those magical fake holidays like Pi Day (March 14), except for weed! Weed! Our friends at EverOut already compiled a big ole list of where the potheads will party this fine 20th of April. Hit up Carnival 420 in Georgetown or "Inhalen," a cleverly named tribute to Van Halen at Growler Guys.See the Story
Slog PM: People Are Still Wearing Masks on the Bus, an Activist Glued Herself to a Counter at Starbucks in the Name of Veganism, and Sen. Patty Murray Takes a Stand Against Pot Shops Getting Robbed at Gun Point
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Patty MurrayThe senator from Washington state hopes to address the urgent needs of working families—and shift perceptions of a Democratic Party that’s struggled to fulfill its promises.See the Story
Patty Murray Is Not Giving Up on Childcare Relief
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Patty Murray · SeattleSEATTLE — Senator Patty Murray says she and other Democrats are negotiating new gun reforms with Republicans, and the group they're working with needs 10 more Republicans to join them to move the needle, which Murray says will make a difference in saving lives. “I think the American people are really paying attention now,” she said at a press conference Friday in Seattle.See the Story
Senator Patty Murray, others advocate for gun-safety legislation
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Washington Senate Election?2022 Washington Senate Election often is covered by Center Media sources.
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