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KUOW Elections Coverage

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Dow Constantine at his election night party at the Edgewater Hotel, Seattle. Photo by M. Carmen Santos.

The Election Results: The Winners, the Losers and Your Vote

The first election results are in and we (probably) have our winners. This hour we'll talk with reporters around the state. We'll crunch numbers, analyze campaign rhetoric and discuss which issues came out on top. Are you pleased with the outcome of Election 2009? Who got your vote? Call in: 1.800.289.KUOW. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Mayor's Race Results

The race for Seattle Mayor is too close to call. The first results have environmental activist Mike McGinn leading T–Mobile executive Joe Mallahan by less than a thousand votes. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Patu and Smith-Blum Take the Lead in School Board Races

Betty Patu and Kay Smith–Blum have taken the lead in their races for Seattle school board. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

New Dynamics for City Council

Seattle voters have endorsed two Seattle City Council incumbents for another term: Richard Conlin and Nick Licata. But two new members will shake up the council's dynamic. Results so far show Sally Bagshaw and Mike O'Brien poised to take those seats. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Constantine Claims Win, Hutchison Waits

Dow Constantine has declared victory in the race for King County Executive, although his opponent Susan Hutchison has yet to concede. Tuesday's results were a striking reversal for Hutchison, who led the race after the August primary. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Slight Lead for Referendum 71

The ballot measure to confer additional rights to gay couples and other domestic partners has a slight lead after the first round of statewide vote counting. As of 12:30 this morning, fifty–one percent of Washington voters have approved Referendum 71. Forty–nine percent have rejected the measure. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Constantine Election Night party at the Edgewater. Photo by M. Carmen Santos.

Election 2009

Today "The Conversation" is talking about the election results. Voters chose King County Councilmember Dow Constantine to be the next County Executive. There are new faces on the Seattle City Council and the Seattle School Board. The domestic partners measure Referendum 71 and the Seattle Mayor's race remains undecided. More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Analysis of Initial Returns

The first returns from this fall's election are in. The Seattle mayoral campaign is too close to call. Dow Constantine is declaring victory in the King County Executive race. Gay–rights supporters are being cautiously optimistic, as Referendum 71 appears to be passing. The other statewide ballot measure, Tim Eyman's Initiative 1033, appears to be failing. KUOW's Derek Wang spoke with University of Washington Political Science Professor Matt Barreto to get some analysis of the initial results. More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

KUOW Election Night Coverage

Tune in to KUOW for complete election coverage, November 3. We'll follow issues including I–1033 and Ref. 71. And we'll track results in races for King County Executive, Seattle Mayor, and seats on the Seattle City Council, School Board and Port of Seattle. The live broadcast will be hosted by Marcie Sillman and air from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. More »

Monday, November 02, 2009

Mike McGinn (left) and Joe Mallahan. Photos courtesy of Mike McGinn for Mayor and Mallahan for Mayor.

The Last Minute Mayor Debate: Mallahan vs. McGinn in Studio

Time's up. Ballots are due tomorrow, either by mail or in a drop–box. Still undecided on the Seattle mayor's race? Or perhaps you're seeking validation of your choice. Today — a last minute debate between Seattle mayoral candidates Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn. Their positions on transportation, education and the budget gap have evolved over the race. Where do they stand on the day before the election? Tune in to catch their closing statements. Also, undecided voters — here's your last chance to ask questions before you fill out your ballot. More » Listen to this story

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11.07.09

Today's Schedule

11:00 a.m. This American Life
12:00 p.m. KUOW Presents
2:00 p.m. Rick Steves
3:00 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered

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