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Election 2023

The latest 2023 Election coverage from KNKX and NPR.

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Election mail threats prompt new look at protections for 2024

Jeanie Lindsay

Threats made against election workers have sharply increased in recent years, and the latest scares in Washington state have officials thinking of ways to prepare for 2024.
Cara Kuhlman

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Voter turnout in this part of Tacoma is very low. But some residents are trying to change that

Scott Greenstone

The south part of Tacoma has some of the lowest voter turnout in Washington state. Regardless, organizers for one initiative hit the neighborhood hard this election season.

Politics

Voters seem to support Burien City Council's homeless camping ban

Scott Greenstone

Burien City Council has been split over the question of what to do about a local homeless encampment. But voters have taken a strong stance.
Politics

Election offices are sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating

The Associated Press

Authorities are trying to determine who sent suspicious letters, including some containing fentanyl or other substances, to local election offices in at least five states, including Washington.
Politics

In early returns, Western WA voters want more cops and jails

Scott Greenstone

Early vote tallies seem to show support for more law enforcement staffing and infrastructure in most major Western Washington cities, but not all.
Politics

WA Secretary of State calls suspicious envelopes 'terrorism' after election center evacuations

Jeanie Lindsay

Election offices in four Washington counties were evacuated Wednesday, after receiving mail with unknown powdery substances as workers processed ballots.
Government

New study finds evidence voters of color in Washington get their ballots rejected more often

Scott Greenstone

Around 1% of ballots in most elections are rejected in most Washington state elections. A study released Monday by the University of Washington found evidence that Hispanic and Asian voters had higher rates of ballot rejection than white voters.
Politics

Seattle, King County candidates tackle homelessness in debates moderated by KNKX

Scott Greenstone

Homelessness is a top issue on voters' minds. This week, KNKX co-sponsored a series of debates to see where candidates stand.