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Politics, especially local elections, can be really inaccessible to young people.

So, The Stranger and Washington Bus pulled out all the stops for an event called Candidate Survivor.

It included everything from tofu hot wings to lip sync battles to help inspire the youth vote.

Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the event, and its impact.

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Politics, especially local elections, can be really inaccessible to young people.

So, The Stranger and Washington Bus pulled out all the stops for an event called Candidate Survivor.

It included everything from tofu hot wings to lip sync battles to help inspire the youth vote.

Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the event, and its impact.

We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator

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