David Hyde
Reporter
About
David’s people-focused politics coverage tracks local and national races. At KUOW, David has also reported for our Hearken Team answering listener questions,and covered a variety of other topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to climate change.
Previously David worked as talk show producer and also frequently hosted interviews and live call-in segments. David's education includes PhD ABD in U.S. History from Rutgers University and a BA in History from Reed College.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Professional Affiliations: Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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WA state GOP remains divided over false 2020 election fraud claims
Many Republicans still believe the election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. Their fear of election fraud continues to divide the GOP across the country and here in Washington.
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Herrera Beutler faces new Republican challengers over Trump impeachment vote
Two Republicans have formally informed the FEC they plan to run against Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, who represents the 3rd Congressional District in Southwest Washington. One of the challengers is a veteran named Joe Kent, who said he's running because Herrera Beutler "voted for the impeachment of President Trump against the will of the people of this district."
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Election fraud claims continue to divide Washington state GOP
Nansen Malin, who has nearly half a million followers on Twitter, rose to prominence as a relatively radical Tea Party Republican in the 2000s. But these days she worries about political extremists to her right. “I received many threats, many rants, ravings, knocks on my doors. People are mad,” she said.
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Tim Eyman fined millions for campaign finance violations
Tim Eyman had his day in court, and he lost. A judge has ruled Eyman will be forced to pay $2.6 million dollars in penalties.
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Washington Republican defends impeachment vote amid backlash
While former President Trump is on trial in the Senate, Rep. Jaime Herrera Buetler (R-WA) has come under fire with some of her constituents for being one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach him in the U.S. House.
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Here are the candidates who want Lorena González's spot on Seattle City Council
With Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González aiming for the mayor's job, Seattleites are coming forth to compete for the uncontested seat on the council.
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Lorena González joins race for Seattle mayor
Today Lorena González joins the race for Seattle mayor. González is a former civil rights lawyer, who travels mostly in the left lanes of Seattle politics, and promises "bold, transformative action” on issues including homelessness and affordable housing.
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New redistricting maps will determine Washington state’s future
It may seem like an obscure act of cartography, but how Washington State’s political maps are redrawn this year will help determine who gets elected and, in turn, the future of the state.
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Washington's Republican Secretary of State may quit the GOP
False claims that Democrats stole the 2020 led to threats of violence against Washington’s secretary of State Kim Wyman and her staff. “My elections director this week is with her family at an undisclosed location, because she's worried about her own safety,” she said. Wyman also said she might leave the Republican Party.
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Time for GOP lawmakers to 'step up' no matter the personal cost, says this Republican
Washington state Repubulican Rob McKenna says he's focused on the lesson his party should take away from the politically-motivated violence and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: "Good leadership matters" and it's time to "step up and take the party back."