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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As political observers eye a potential Democratic supermajority in Washington's state Legislature in the coming years, some ask how that would affect how laws are passed.
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Ted S. Warren/APWith majorities in the House and Senate in Olympia, Democrats aim to flip enough seats to be able to amend the state constitution or pass laws unilaterally. -
Freddy Monares/KNKXWashington Democrats are chasing a supermajority, hoping to flip several Republican-controlled legislative seats this fall. They’re confident after initial primary results.
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Three candidates are running for the Pierce County Council’s District 7 seat, which represents Ruston, Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula and parts of northwest Tacoma. -
The levy would raise nearly $480 million over seven years and is critical for library services. But some officials say it could affect funding for future city projects. -
Candidates who pull ahead in races for the state Legislature, state Supreme Court, and U.S. Congress will advance to November's election. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Aug. 4.
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