Elections
As the 2025 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.
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Stories
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Parental rights ballot gets support, little pushback in Washington state legislative hearing
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How will Washington state Democrats handle GOP-backed voter initiatives?
Washington state Democrats say they're closer to knowing which voter initiatives will receive hearings in the Legislature.
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Is Washington really 'The Evergreen State'? The question remains
State lawmakers have launched efforts over the years to make "The Evergreen State" Washington's official nickname. Apparently, we've been using it unofficially for generations.
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The 6 voter initiatives likely heading to Washington ballots this fall, explained
Here's a quick-start guide about the unprecedented slate of Washington initiatives aiming to repeal a major climate policy, kill a tax on some of the state's richest residents, and more.
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Washington state braces for deepfakes ahead of 2024 elections
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Reporter's notebook: What inspired 8 WA voters to challenge Trump's presence on the primary ballot?
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Kitsap judge declines to hear Trump ballot challenge, but effort continues in Washington
Washington voters aiming to keep former President Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential ballot will have to wait a little longer to know if their challenge will move forward in the court.
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3 Democrats will be on Washington state's 2024 presidential primary ballot
The Washington State Democratic Party has submitted its list of candidates to be on the state's March 12 presidential primary ballot, the Secretary of State's Office reports.
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Which Republicans will be on Washington state's 2024 primary ballot?
Washington's presidential primary is slated for March 12 and the state's Republican Party is wasting no time in getting its candidates on the ballot.
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Nikki Haley debuts WA team ahead of 2024 GOP presidential primary
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An update on the race in the 3rd Legislative District
Election workers are still processing and counting ballots from last week's primary election, and some of the early results we saw on election night have shifted. Right now one of the Washington Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump is staring down defeat.