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Who’s running for office in Washington state this year?
Just over a thousand people statewide declared their candidacies in the 2024 elections as filing week ended. Here are the races to watch.
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WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries
The state’s chief elections officer sat down for an interview about ranked-choice voting, the 2024 election and more.
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For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning
Just 24% of poll respondents said they’ve decided on a candidate. Last time the seat was open, half of voters knew who they were supporting by January.
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Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers
Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land?
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WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color
Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington.