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It's early, but prominent Dems are eyeing a run for governor in 2024

The Washington state governor's race is over a year away, but it is already starting to generate some buzz. Two prominent WA Democrats – Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz – both told KUOW they’re weighing a run for the state’s highest office.
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David Hyde

Mar 23, 2023 at 3:37 pm
KUOW Blog

Why Dow Constantine will not run to be Washington's next governor
By
Dyer Oxley

Mar 17, 2023 at 2:47 pm
Soundside

So, you've decided to run for city council

So far, 34 candidates are running for seven spots on the Seattle City Council openings, and the list gets longer every week. So how can candidates stand out in a crowded field?
By
Libby Denkmann

Hans Anderson

Mar 15, 2023 at 4:45 pm
Canada announces a probe to examine possible Chinese election interference

The announcement of a probe of possible Chinese influence in Canadian elections follows a newspaper report stating that China preferred to see Trudeau's Liberals re-elected in the 2021 election.
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The Associated Press

Mar 06, 2023 at 10:32 pm NPR
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'It's like junk food': Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on why she won't tackle 'culture wars'

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won a surprising victory in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District last fall. She says she did it by listening carefully to her voters’ concerns. She also rejects Democratic and Republican party orthodoxy.
By
David Hyde

Mike Davis

Sarah Leibovitz

Mar 01, 2023 at 12:25 pm
KUOW Blog

It's an election year. What are Seattle City Council members up to?: Today So Far

February comes to a frosty end in Western Washington. Some medical facilities in Seattle are taking steps to mitigate the impacts of commonly used anesthetics on the environment. It's a big election year for the Seattle City Council. Let's take a look at what council members are planning. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for February 27, 2023.
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Dyer Oxley

Feb 27, 2023 at 2:48 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Key takeaways from Mayor Harrell's upbeat 2023 State of the City address

In his second State of the City address as mayor, Bruce Harrell used the Space Needle as a metaphor to talk about his vision for the future, sounding optimistic and upbeat about the progress his administration has made and where Seattle is headed next.
By
David Hyde

Feb 22, 2023 at 1:06 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Democracy vouchers are back, but do they neutralize big money in local politics?

The Democracy voucher program is Seattle’s system for public financing of city elections. It’s designed to combat big money in local political campaigns, and to ease the financial burden that prevents many cash-strapped households from donating to local races. But does the program work as intended?
By
David Hyde

Feb 21, 2023 at 4:27 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Tanya Woo announces campaign for Seattle Council District 2

A new city council candidate is running in South Seattle — Tanya Woo, a community organizer and business owner in the Chinatown-International District.
By
David Hyde

Feb 16, 2023 at 10:26 am
KUOW Newsroom

Seattle special election: voters approving social housing initiative

Seattle voters are deciding one issue this February Special Election: an affordable housing initiative.
By
Paige Browning

Feb 13, 2023 at 4:18 pm