News & Stories Politics Mexico holds first-of-its-kind nationwide judicial elections Eyder Peralta Scott Detrow May 31, 2025 / 2:10 pm Mexico is set to elect its judges by popular vote — a move that critics warn could undermine judicial independence and empower organized crime. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Washington's Legislature is part-time. But after 'brutal sessions,' some want change April 03, 2026 Washington’s historic income tax on high earners is now law March 30, 2026 Will a U.S. Supreme Court case change how we vote in Washington state? March 26, 2026