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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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.
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Biden should step down now, says Seattle Dem Rep. Adam Smith in blunt statement
Now, other Washington state Democrats — and donors — have to decide what they believe is their best chance at defeating former President Donald Trump in November
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Are Washington’s wealthiest waiting out the state’s capital gains tax?
The state's wealthiest residents might be holding on to their stocks in hopes of avoiding Washington's capital gains tax, which has been challenged by an initiative that goes before voters in November. The tax charges a 7% tax for stock, bond, or mutual fund sales in excess of $250,000.
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WA Democratic Party will send ceasefire letters to Biden, party leadership
Washington state Democrats considered three Gaza resolutions last weekend. They passed with some anxiety from
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Washington's 'parents bill of rights' law partly on hold
A judge decided Friday to press pause on part of Washington’s new “parents bill of rights” law.
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Bob Ferguson's campaign funds under fire from rival Democrat in governor's race
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has raised a lot of money over the years — but how he uses it in his run for governor is drawing complaints from Democrats running against him.
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A woman could win Washington's 6th Congressional race for the first time. But which one?
In one Washington district that has elected white, male Democrats for 60 years, Democratic primary voters are choosing between two women for the first time this August.
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Amid allegations of 'stolen valor,' Semi Bird defends his military service
The state Republican Party-endorsed candidate has been defending himself against newly surfaced evidence of misconduct from his days in the Army.
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Mainstream Republicans strike different tone than official state GOP at annual conference
The Mainstream Republicans of Washington state have backed Dave Reichert for governor, a different candidate than the state's official Republican Party has endorsed.
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Vice President Kamala Harris slated for June campaign visit to Seattle
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Seattle Saturday, June 1, 2024.