A More Perfect Union: Latinx voting rights In this second episode of A More Perfect Union, reporters from Spokane Public Radio, Northwest Public Broadcasting, KUOW, and Humanities Washington explore Latinx voting rights and civic engagement in our region. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 51 mins
On the Ballot: Moving King County elections to even years The Metropolitan King County Council voted this week to change how we vote in King County. Here’s a hint: they want election years to be divisible by two. Voters will decide whether or not this change will be made this November, and Soundside invited Crosscut.com state politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Political Science Professor Todd Donovan to discuss what this means for the county. Jason Burrows Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 16 mins
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. David Hyde Austin Jenkins Angela King Play AudioListen 10 mins
Incumbents move ahead in key Washington races: 2022 primary election The results from this week's primary are still taking shape, but we've got a good idea of who will be on the November ballot in some key races. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 8 mins
The promises and pitfalls of ranked choice voting Seattle voters will decide in November whether to adopt ranked choice voting, approval voting, or to keep the electoral system as is. These new voting methods would only apply to mayoral city council and city attorney elections. Hans Anderson Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 17 mins
No charges in Washington ballot drop box surveillance investigation The FBI is in possession of a sheriff’s investigation into an alleged voter suppression effort in King County, Wash. Conservative activists who don’t trust Washington’s vote-by-mail system were behind the effort during the run-up to the August primary. Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 2 mins
WA recently expanded voting access for formerly incarcerated people. But barriers remain Washington state now gives everyone convicted of a felony the right to vote when they leave prison. But some challenges remain for people who were once incarcerated when it comes to casting their ballots. Hans Anderson Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 19 mins
After incarceration, these voters have a voice A new group of voters are eligible to participate in the upcoming midterms. Voting rights were restored to formerly incarcerated felons in Washington when new legislation went into effect early this year. Christopher Poulos from the Department of Corrections is here to talk about the new law and its impact on the community. Patricia Murphy Jennie Cecil Moore Play AudioListen 14 mins
Hear it again: the promises and pitfalls of ranked choice voting The Seattle City Council put ranked choice voting on the general election ballot, giving voters the choice of changing the way elections are conducted for the mayor, city council members, and city attorney. Hans Anderson Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 14 mins
Battle for the 8th Just outside Seattle in Washington’s 8th district, there’s a tight race playing out in the midterms. Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier is up against Republican Matt Larkin for a seat that could shift control of Congress. Historically the 8th has voted red, but that changed in 2018 with Schrier's win, and now it looks like it's up for grabs again. KUOW political reporter David Hyde is here to bring us up to speed on this race. Patricia Murphy Jennie Cecil Moore Play AudioListen 14 mins
