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 voter questions. Subscribe for free!
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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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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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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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Washington state's Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris for president
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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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Crypto billionaires throw big money behind a Washington congressional hopeful
This week, in the congressional district that stretches from Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, a PAC funded by cryptocurrency billionaires spent almost $1.5 million on ads supporting Emily Randall, a Democrat.
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One Washington voter picks between 28 candidates for governor
About 14% of Washington voters remain undecided about who they’re supporting in the upcoming race for governor. And they have a lot to choose from. More than two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the race.
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Live updates: Biden ends reelection bid, endorses Kamala Harris
KUOW and NPR coverage of President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
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Following Trump shooting, Washington state politicians condemn violence and spread conspiracy theories
Political leaders in Washington state are responding to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. While many have condemned the violence, others have called its motivation into question.
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The Gotta-go-Joe to Pro-Joe meter: Washington state edition
Politicians and political donors spoke up last week about whether they believe President Joe Biden should stay in the race.
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says Biden 'should do what he knows is right for the country'
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez stopped short of specifically calling for Biden to step aside in the race but urged him to "do what he knows is right for the country and put the national interest first."
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How Washington’s lawmakers, donors, and delegates could influence the Biden conversation
Democrats in Washington state have been reeling for the past two weeks, since the first presidential debate when President Joe Biden struggled to finish a sentence and get points across – or really challenge falsehoods and hyperbole from his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump.