Elections
As the 2024 elections near, KUOW journalists are hard at work producing stories and programming to meet the moment, keeping you informed and connected, opening discourse, and bridging political divides. Welcome to KUOW’s politics slate, a suite of programs and partnerships highlighting local and national politics reporting and what’s top of mind for voters. We're going beyond the ballot to bring you the most important stories and conversations shaping our region and our democracy.
- Sound Politics Podcast: In this weekly podcast, KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone explore the people, policies, and perspectives shaping our region. Listen on the KUOW App or whever you get podcasts.
- A Braver Way Podcast: Host Mónica Guzmán serves as listeners’ “guide across the divide,” joined by guests from across the political spectrum to unearth tools, insights, and messy real-life stories that can help you navigate political differences in your everyday life. A Braver Way is produced by Braver Angels and distributed in partnership with KUOW and Deseret News.
- KUOW Politics Newsletter: An email newsletter highlighting the latest political news from KUOW and NPR including newsroom insights and local voter questions. Subscribe for free!
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Top Contributors
Stories
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This Washington county has predicted the president longer than anywhere
Clallam County in Washington is the only county in the entire nation where voters have chosen the same candidate as the electoral college for 40 years — in every presidential race since 1980.
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The Green River Killer and the man who chased him for decades
When gubernatorial candidate and former Sheriff Dave Reichert came face to face with the Green River Killer in 2003, it was a meeting 21 years in the making. Reichert took KUOW inside the case and how it shaped his life.
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Is betting on elections legal? Online prediction markets blur the line in Washington state and beyond
While online markets like Kalshi and PredictIt see a surge of traders on their platforms, they are fighting legal battles with the the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency that regulates commodities markets.
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'Harris’ signs across red-leaning rural Washington...but not for Kamala
When William Harris decided to run for Mason County Commissioner last year, he made his last name big on his yard signs.
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Debating the future of Washington's public lands: Where the candidates stand
Few Washington races have grabbed as much attention this year as the one for Commissioner of Public Lands. In August, a crowded primary was recounted and decided by just 49 votes.
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Washington Republicans face a tough path to the governor’s office. Here’s why
The past two open races for governor in Washington have been incredibly close. But the Washington State Republican Party's uphill climb to break Democrats’ 40-year grip on the governor’s office has not gotten any easier.
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Washington’s Supreme Court will have its first truly open election in 12 years
This November will be the first time in 12 years voters will decide on a truly "open" Supreme Court seat, with no incumbent running.
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Initiative backer Let’s Go Washington fined $20,000 for campaign finance violations
Washington's campaign finance regulators handed down hefty fines against the group behind a slate of voter initiatives Wednesday, after the group was accused of violating campaign finance reporting rules.
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Crime and drugs are Seattle voters' top concerns, new survey finds
Voters in Seattle say that crime, drugs, and public safety are the issues they are most frustrated and concerned about.
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Will Washington state do away with cap-and-trade? Voices for and against I-2117
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to leave office, the core of his legacy is under attack on the November general election ballot.
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Will natural gas be turned off in Washington state? Voices for and against Initiative 2066
Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with voices for and against Initiative 2066, which would prohibit penalties for using natural gas in construction, limit the ability of building codes to discourage the use of natural gas, and keep utility officials from making planning decisions that would lead to natural gas being cost-prohibitive
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How George HW Bush's pollution solution put Washington state's climate strategy in the crosshairs
Washington state, like places all over the world, is grappling with the effects of climate change. In response, that state’s trying to get its big polluters to burn less fossil fuel. The tool it's using is called a carbon auction. But the fate of that carbon auction now comes down to a vote this fall.
