Politics WA sees higher voter turnout but a drop east of the Cascades Some conservative voters stayed home in Eastern WA, even as competitive races on the west side boosted Democrats. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 18, 2022
Civic Cocktail The Power of Politics: How to Win the Game and Get Things Done Two strategists and an elected leader discuss how our two major parties gain — and wield — political control. November 17, 2022
Politics Podcast | How Republicans and Democrats differ on power As the midterms draw to a close, two strategists and an elected leader discuss how our two major parties gain — and wield — political control. by Mónica Guzmán / November 17, 2022
Politics Despite talk of a 'red wave' in WA, our polls showed otherwise The majority of national polls predicted that the most contentious races were going to be close. And boy, were they. by H. Stuart Elway / November 16, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS How election night played out in our newsroom Who calls each race? Why do results take so long? And what is the consensus on potato pizza? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 15, 2022
Politics Gluesenkamp Perez defeats Trump-backed Kent in WA's 3rd District In a big win for Democrats, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won the hotly contested southwest Washington seat for U.S. Congress. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 11, 2022
Politics Seattle's budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold. by Josh Cohen / November 11, 2022
Politics U.S. Congress: Kim Schrier defeats Matt Larkin in 8th District The pediatrician from Sammamish defeated her Republican challenger, 52% to 48%, The Associated Press declared on Thursday. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 10, 2022
Politics Hobbs defeats Anderson to remain Washington Secretary of State After a tight race, Steve Hobbs will complete Kim Wyman's term and lead the state election office through 2024. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 10, 2022
Politics Where do Washington state's election ballot initiatives stand? Early counts suggest voters will approve even-year voting and a minimum-wage hike in Tukwila but are still split on Seattle's Initiative 1A and 1B. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 9, 2022 / Updated at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 11