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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REAL-TIME RESULTS: Washington state, U.S. general elections
2024 General Election results for Seattle, Washington state, and the U.S.
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Washington voter turnout expected to surpass 80% in 2024 general election
The Washington Secretary of State's Office expects voter turnout will be more than 80% for Tuesday's election. That's on par with the 2020 election, the last time the presidential race was on the ballot.
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Meet Peter Ferguson, running for first cat of Washington state
This shorthaired cat lives in northeast Seattle where he hunts gnats at dusk ... and is as popular as the Democratic candidate for governor.
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In a purple Pacific Northwest pocket, three Latina candidates face tough House races
The Pacific Northwest is often presumed be an easy win for Democrats, but down-ballot races are actually a much stronger shade of purple. And it makes for a series of pretty close contests.
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What the Seahawks can teach us about Washington's capital gains tax
Washington has a lot of wealthy residents. But much of their wealth isn't taxed by the state. At least, it wasn’t, until the capital gains tax came along a couple years ago. Now, there's an initiative on the ballot to repeal it.
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6 tips for staying grounded during the 2024 election
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the flood of election headlines and opinions. Here are six tips for forming better news consumption habits that you can put into action today.
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A Seattleite's guide to the 2024 Washington state ballot
Here's what Seattle area voters should know about the 2024 Washington state ballot.
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Police say fires set at ballot boxes in Washington and Oregon are connected; ‘suspect vehicle’ ID’d
Police said Monday that a “suspect vehicle” has been identified in connection with incendiary devices that set fires to ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state.
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This Washington county has predicted the president longer than anywhere
Clallam County in Washington is the only county in the entire nation where voters have chosen the same candidate as the electoral college for 40 years — in every presidential race since 1980.
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The Green River Killer and the man who chased him for decades
When gubernatorial candidate and former Sheriff Dave Reichert came face to face with the Green River Killer in 2003, it was a meeting 21 years in the making. Reichert took KUOW inside the case and how it shaped his life.
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Is betting on elections legal? Online prediction markets blur the line in Washington state and beyond
While online markets like Kalshi and PredictIt see a surge of traders on their platforms, they are fighting legal battles with the the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency that regulates commodities markets.
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'Harris’ signs across red-leaning rural Washington...but not for Kamala
When William Harris decided to run for Mason County Commissioner last year, he made his last name big on his yard signs.