Debates
John Ladenburg (left) and Rob McKenna.
Election Coverage: The Attorney General Race
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Weekday's election coverage continues with a look at the race for Attorney General. Republican Rob McKenna has held the position since 2005. Democratic challenger John Ladenburg is currently finishing his second term as Pierce County Executive. Today, both candidates join us to tackle the issues. Have questions? Call 1.800.289.KUOW during the program or email Weekday. More» 
46th District Debate
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The new top–two primary system in Washington State has resulted in races where two members of the same party face each other in the general election. In North Seattle, two Democrats are running for the 46th Legislative seat in the State House of Representatives. Candidates Gerry Pollett and Scott White spoke on KUOW's The Conversation, Tuesday October 28. More»
9th Congressional District Debate
Monday, October 27, 2008
The 9th Congressional district in Washington State runs from Olympia to Renton. Democrat Adam Smith has won the seat six times. Republican James Postma challenges him this year. The two debated and took listener questions on KUOW's The Conversation, October 27, 2008. More»
Secretary of State Debate
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Democrat Jason Osgood challenges Republican Sam Reed for the office of Washington Secretary of State. The two debated and took listener questions on KUOW's The Conversation, October 23, 2008. Guy Nelson moderates. More»
36th District Representative Debate
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Reuven Carlyle is a wireless entrepreneur. John Burbank is a tax–reform advocate and the founder and executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute. They're both Democrats running to represent Seattle's 36th legislative district in the Washington State House of Representatives. They debated in studio on KUOW's The Conversation, October 23, 2008. Guy Nelson moderates. More»
State Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Incumbent State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson met her challenger Randy Dorn on KUOW, October 22, 2008. They have different views on the WASL and other education standards. Find out how they would improve state schools and graduation rates. Guy Nelson moderates. More»
Pike Place Levy Debate
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Voters will decide this fall on a tax measure to pay for repairs at Pike Place Market. What will it cost you? What will you get for your tax dollars? Jackson Schmidt chairs the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA). Geri Kraft wrote the statement against the Pike Place Market levy in the Voters Guide. They debated and answered listener questions on KUOW's The Conversation, October 21, 2008. Ross Reynolds moderates. More»
Parks Levy Debate
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Seattle residents have been very generous with city parks. They've consistently approved higher taxes for park improvements. But Seattleites' love for parks will be tested on November 4 when they're asked to approve another parks levy. David Miller is a volunteer with the Seattle Parks for All campaign and a community member from Maple Leaf. He supports Seattle Proposition 2, the Parks and Green Spaces Levy. Christal Wood was appointed to write the statement against Prop. 2. They spoke on KUOW's The Conversation, October 21, 2008. More»
Transportation on the Ballot: Proposition 1
Thursday, October 16, 2008
City Club sponsored two debates on transportation initiatives. In this debate Kemper Freeman of the Kemper Development Company debated King County Councilmember and Sound Transit Boardmember Dow Constantine over Proposition 1. KIRO TV reporter Essex Porter was the Moderator. The debates took place Thursday October 16 in Downtown Seattle. More»
Transportation on the Ballot: I-985
Thursday, October 16, 2008
City Club sponsored two debates on transportation initiatives. In this debate Tim Eyeman of Voters Want More Choices, debated King County Executive Ron Sims over Initiative 985. KIRO TV reporter Essex Porter was the Moderator. The debates took place Thursday October 16 in Downtown Seattle. More»
Washington State Gubernational Debate
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tune–in for a gubernatorial debate between Gov. Gregoire and Dino Rossi, moderated by Political Correspondent Austin Jenkins, sponsored by KUOW, Northwest News Network, KING TV and the Seattle Times. The debate aired live from the KING TV studios October 15, 2008. More»
Election 08: Dave Reichert - Darcy Burner Debate
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Republican Congressman Dave Reichert debates Democratic challenger Darcy Burner at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington. The Seattle CityClub and the Seattle Times hosted the lunchtime debate between the 8th Congressional District candidates on October 8, 2008. More»
Initiative 1000: Death with Dignity or Assisted Suicide
Thursday, October 02, 2008
If approved, Initiative 1000 would allow the terminally ill to end their lives with lethal prescriptions. Robb Miller directs the group Compassion and Choices in Washington State. Shane Macaulay, MD, is a physician practicing in Bellevue, Washington. He's against I–1000. They debated Initiative 1000 and took listener calls on KUOW's The Conversation, October 2, 2008. More»
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Doug Sutherland is seeking a 3rd term at Lands Commissioner. Challenging him on the ballot this fall is Peter Goldmark, former Director of the State Department of Agriculture. They spoke on KUOW's Weekday October 1, 2008. More»
Initiative 985: the Reduce Congestion Initiative
Friday, September 26, 2008
I–985 is the lastest from Tim Eyman. It would shift about $129 million a year from general funds that go for schools and prisons and put it into congestion relief. It would force the state to help fund traffic synchronization equipment and it would open carpool lanes to general traffic during non–peak hours. Supporters say it would solve congestion in the region without raising taxes. Detractors say it simply wouldn't work. Tim Eyman debated Aubrey Davis, former chair of the Washington State Transportation Commission, on KUOW's Weekday, September 26, 2008. More»
Washington State Auditor
Friday, September 26, 2008
Brian Sonntag is the Washington State Auditor. Challenging him on the ballot this year is Dick McEntee, former Vice President of Nalley Foods, and Fircrest City Councilmember from 1969 to 1973. They spoke on KUOW's Weekday, September 26, 2008. More»
