2026 Election https://www.knkx.org/2026-midterm-elections-washington 2026 Election en-US Pacific Public Media Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:09:29 GMT Public safety a priority for Pierce County Council candidates https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-30/public-safety-a-priority-for-pierce-county-council-candidates 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. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:09:29 GMT https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-30/public-safety-a-priority-for-pierce-county-council-candidates Nate Sanford Seattle voters decide if library services are worth a property tax hike https://www.knkx.org/government/2026-07-29/seattle-voters-decide-if-library-services-worth-property-tax-hike-levy 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. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:45:04 GMT https://www.knkx.org/government/2026-07-29/seattle-voters-decide-if-library-services-worth-property-tax-hike-levy Freddy Monares What to watch in Washington's primary election https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-29/races-to-watch-in-washington-primary-election 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. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-29/races-to-watch-in-washington-primary-election Sarah Mizes-Tan, Emil Moffatt Washington state’s ‘millionaires tax’ wins former Gov. Jay Inslee’s endorsement https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-28/washington-states-millionaires-tax-wins-former-gov-jay-inslees-endorsement Inslee, a Democrat, is the only living former governor to offer a full-throated endorsement of the tax. The measure faces a ballot recall in November. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:14:43 GMT https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-28/washington-states-millionaires-tax-wins-former-gov-jay-inslees-endorsement Sarah Mizes-Tan Washington’s 3rd District could be among the most competitive House races this fall https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-22/washingtons-3rd-district-could-be-among-the-most-competitive-house-races-this-fall Nine candidates are running in the state’s August primary, but only two will emerge from that race to compete in November. It’s one of just 18 around the country that’s considered a toss-up. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-22/washingtons-3rd-district-could-be-among-the-most-competitive-house-races-this-fall Erik Neumann Voting begins for Washington state's primary election on Aug. 4 https://www.knkx.org/2026-07-17/voting-period-has-begun-washington-state-primary-election Voters have until Aug. 4 to put their choices in the mail or in official county drop boxes. Primary ballots this year will include races for Congress and the state Supreme Court. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:04:09 GMT https://www.knkx.org/2026-07-17/voting-period-has-begun-washington-state-primary-election Sarah Mizes-Tan ‘Millionaires tax’ repeal effort will hit WA ballots this fall https://www.knkx.org/law/2026-07-15/millionaires-tax-repeal-effort-will-hit-washington-ballots-this-fall Hedge fund founder Brian Heywood and his conservative interest group Let’s Go Washington have lead the repeal effort, while supporters have launched a campaign to save the tax. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:28:56 GMT https://www.knkx.org/law/2026-07-15/millionaires-tax-repeal-effort-will-hit-washington-ballots-this-fall Sarah Mizes-Tan A measure to increase tax revenue for Pierce Transit will be on the November ballot https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-07-15/a-measure-to-increase-tax-revenue-for-pierce-transit-will-be-on-the-november-ballot The Pierce Transit Board voted Monday to send a measure to the November ballot that would increase the amount people pay in sales tax for transit funding. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:41:52 GMT https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-07-15/a-measure-to-increase-tax-revenue-for-pierce-transit-will-be-on-the-november-ballot Lauren Gallup Could the agricultural city of Yakima go blue this year? WA Democrats are hopeful https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-13/washington-democrats-hope-the-agricultural-city-of-yakima-goes-blue-this-year The 14th Legislative District is home to one of the largest populations of Latino voters in the state. It is one of several Republican districts Democrats aim to flip. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-07-13/washington-democrats-hope-the-agricultural-city-of-yakima-goes-blue-this-year Sarah Mizes-Tan Oregon and Washington can continue to accept late-arriving ballots under Supreme Court ruling https://www.knkx.org/law/2026-06-29/oregon-and-washington-can-continue-to-accept-late-arriving-ballots-under-supreme-court-ruling The Supreme Court ruled nothing in federal law prohibits Washington, Oregon and other states from accepting ballots that arrive via mail after Election Day. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:56:10 GMT https://www.knkx.org/law/2026-06-29/oregon-and-washington-can-continue-to-accept-late-arriving-ballots-under-supreme-court-ruling Dirk VanderHart