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This year's election also means a makeover for the state legislature

People watch House floor proceedings from the gallery on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Olympia, Wash.
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People watch House floor proceedings from the gallery on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Olympia, Wash.

A lot of the attention on this year’s elections has gone to races at the top of the ticket – for president, and, in Washington, governor.

But the state legislature will be getting a makeover after this year’s election. And, some races are raking in lots of cash.

Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick to talk about it.

Click "Listen" above to hear their conversation.


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Kirsten Kendrick hosts Morning Edition on KNKX and the sports interview series "Going Deep," talking with folks tied to sports in our region about what drives them — as professionals and people.
Jeanie Lindsay is a state government reporter for KNKX and KUOW. She previously covered education for The Seattle Times and Indiana Public Broadcasting.