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 political questions. Subscribe for free!
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Stories
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WA voters to weigh 4 ballot measures this fall as natural gas initiative qualifies for 2024 election
The proposal has been pitched to voters as a way to reject a ban on natural gas, but critics say the measure's backers have relied on misinformation to garner support.
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Washington state's Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris for president
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Will the race for Washington land commissioner come down to two Republicans?
A new poll shows all five Democrats trailing the two Republicans running for Commissioner of Public Lands, but many voters still haven’t decided.
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A ballot party for the primary? That's what these Washington voters did
Far fewer people vote in the primary compared to the general election, and getting out the vote can be tough. But some voters are banding together to make voting more fun, and more informed.
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ELECTION RESULTS: Top 2 candidates in primary head to November
Primary election results for Seattle and King County. The top two candidates move on to the election.
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LIVE UPDATES: 2024 primary in Seattle, Washington state
This is KUOW live coverage of the 2024 Washington state Primary Election on Aug. 6.
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Ferguson, Reichert to face off in Washington's race for governor this November
Voting in Washington’s primary election is now over – and initial results are in. It’s clear who’s moving forward in the race for governor. In other races, not so much.
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Pro-Palestinian Democrat challenges longtime Seattle Congressman Adam Smith
A pro-Palestinian Democrat appears to be headed to the general election ballot in November, challenging a longtime incumbent Democrat in King County.
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The Washington state ballot is big. Does it have to be?
Washington is electing more statewide executives this year than any state in the union except for North Carolina. Is it all too much — not just in this state, but in this country?
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Chris Vance is once again a Republican ... for Harris
Among the many political factions supporting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is a group from the other side of the aisle. Republicans for Harris is a national movement that has a handful of local Washingtonians on board.
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KUOW covers Washington Democrats in Chicago for 2024 DNC
Washington state hasn’t been a major player in a U.S. presidential election for decades, but in recent years, many of its leaders have risen to prominence in the Democratic Party. That will be on display at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, and KUOW's Scott Greenstone is there.
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What goes on beyond the tv stream at the DNC
