REAL-TIME RESULTS: Washington state, U.S. general elections 2024 General Election results for Seattle, Washington state, and the U.S. KUOW Staff
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. Katie Campbell
What do Democratic, Republican, and Independent Washington state voters think about the 2024 ballot? After months of hearing from the candidates and the positions for and against initiatives, Washington state voters get to have their say in the November General Election. Hans Twite
Election anxiety and partisanship are blazing hot. When will the fever break? Former Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed has overseen multiple general elections, some during eras of partisan extremes. He expects a shift to the center. John O'Brien Play AudioListen 7 mins
Energy foes spar with misleading claims over natural gas Initiative 2066 "Stop the gas ban," roadside signs and online ads urge Washington voters, even though gas hasn’t been banned in Washington. John Ryan Play AudioListen 5 mins
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. Joshua McNichols Play AudioListen 5 mins
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. Jessica Jones
Vancouver couple recasts votes after ballots destroyed in Washington drop box arson A Vancouver couple wanted to be “responsible” and cast their vote early, but the ballots were burned early Monday morning. They said they’re still confident in the voting system and plan to drop off her ballot at the same location. Natalie Akane Newcomb
How safe is your King County ballot? Concerns sweep the Northwest following drop box fires The FBI and local law enforcement in Vancouver, Washington, are investigating a fire set to a ballot drop box Monday morning at Fisher’s Landing. The fire, which destroyed dozens of ballots, is linked to a similar drop box fire in Portland, Oregon, which occurred shortly before, authorities say. The similarities between the two incidents have raised concerns about voting security in the Pacific Northwest. Diana Opong
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. Associated Press
