The 2026 Election
The 2026 elections will be held on November 3, 2026. Stay updated on the latest local and national election news and updates with KNKX and NPR.
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The U.S. Postal Service has changed how often it collects mail in some areas. State officials want people to return ballots as soon as possible ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang are campaigning to claim the District 5 city council seat. The candidates have distinct backgrounds and differ on police surveillance.
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Two Democrats are vying for northeast Seattle’s state House seat in the 46th Legislative District, which includes Green Lake, Roosevelt, Wedgwood and the University District.
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The match-up for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January.
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While Washington voters decide the fate of its income tax on high earners, debate has erupted over whether the “millionaires tax” should expand to include non-millionaires.
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The Washington state initiative to ban transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams is controversial, but polling suggests it could have enough support to pass.
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Washington state Sen. John Braun are vying to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in a closely watched election.
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