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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Stories
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pushes for another decade of democracy vouchers
Harrell's push to renew democracy vouchers comes as the program hits 10 years and faces a potential sunsetting. Without a renewal, the program will end.
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Seattle City Council taps SPD crime prevention coordinator to fill District 2 seat
Solomon is a crime prevention coordinator with the Seattle Police Department, a position that seems to align him with the Council's public safety priorities.
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This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration
In his first interview with KUOW as Washington's governor, Ferguson said nothing Trump did on his first day as president surprised him.
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Who could fill former Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales' seat? Here are some names
The City Council now has a short list of candidates to fill its vacant seat for 2025.
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Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says
“This was a change election,” Congressmember Derek Kilmer told KUOW's Soundside. “People were unhappy. Candidly, I don’t think we should be defenders of the status quo."
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Is the Seattle City Council 'toxic' for progressives? Newly elected Alexis Mercedes Rinck is about to find out
Young progressives may be excited to welcome newly elected Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck. But voters in the Chinatown-International District are worried about what a lack of Asian representation on the Council will mean for their community.
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Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy
The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy.
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In Trump-leaning Yakima County, Latino voters express mixed feelings
Across conservative Eastern Washington, most counties voted for President-elect Donald Trump this year. That includes Yakima County, where 53% of the population is Latino.
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Washington Gov-elect Ferguson lays out plan ahead of second Trump term
Less than 48 hours after Donald Trump was declared president-elect, one of his most litigious foes was laying out his plan to push back again.
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Most of his initiatives failed, but Washington Republicans still call him a winner
Brian Heywood spent millions of dollars of his own money to get four initiatives on the ballot. Three out of four of them were failing Tuesday night.
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Trump foes lead in Washington state as he wins a second term
Republicans may feel like winners, with former President Donald Trump being declared the winner of the next presidency by The Associated Press and other major news outlets. But here in Washington state, candidates who have gone toe-to-toe with Trump were winning or leading their races on Tuesday night.
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LIVE UPDATES: 2024 general election in Seattle, Washington state
Tuesday is the final voting day of the 2024 election. Various national, state, and local races are at stake. Follow KUOW’s live coverage and results as they come in.