David Hyde
Reporter
About
David’s people-focused politics coverage tracks local and national races. At KUOW, David has also reported for our Hearken Team answering listener questions,and covered a variety of other topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to climate change.
Previously David worked as talk show producer and also frequently hosted interviews and live call-in segments. David's education includes PhD ABD in U.S. History from Rutgers University and a BA in History from Reed College.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Professional Affiliations: Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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Politics
Trump strategist falsely claims state primary was rigged against Culp, Kent
This week conspiracy theorist and former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is claiming – without evidence – that "elites" are rigging the primary ballot count in Washington state. He made the groundless claim in interviews on his podcast with two Trump-backed Republican candidates; Joe Kent, who is running in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, and Loren Culp who is running in the 4th.
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Politics
Trump's reputation as a political kingmaker may be on the line in Washington Primary
The first results are in for the Washington State primary, and former President's Trump's reputation as a political kingmaker may be on the line. In Washington's 4th Congressional District, Trump-backed candidate Loren Culp is so far running third in his bid to unseat Republican Dan Newhouse.
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Politics
Democrat Kim Schrier Advances to general election
Washington Democrat Kim Schrier will advance to the general election in the race for 8th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
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Will Democrats back Republican who voted to impeach Trump in Washington's 4th?
Democrat Doug White, who is running to represent Washington's 4th District in the U.S. House, told KUOW he’s optimistic heading into Tuesday’s primary. “I'm holding number one in the polls,” he said. But White has an unusual concern: That some Democrats will be voting for one of his Republican opponents in the primary.
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Politics
Culp alleges election tampering ahead of August primary
It’s primary day in Washington state. Votes have yet to be made or counted, however, one Trump-backed candidate is already trying to cast doubt on the election.
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Slow turnout and some slow mail: A look at Washington's 2022 primary election so far
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Politics
What 2022's primaries say about Washington state politics
The Washington state primaries are right around the corner. Ballots are due by Tuesday, August 2.
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'The lack of integrity ... it gets me,' says new leader for Washington's Mainstream GOP
A state political action group called Mainstream Republicans of Washington has a new leader — Deanna Martinez of Moses Lake. The Mainstream Republicans see themselves as political moderates.
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Trump backs Joe Kent in Washington state
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Politics
In WA's hottest congressional race, look to Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Washington, is nestled in the North Cascades just a couple hours from Seattle. But with shops that look like gingerbread houses selling lederhosen and cuckoo clocks, it almost feels like you’re thousands of miles away in a real Bavarian village.