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A study of access to polls during elections has found systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in turnout.

A resurgence of voting misinformation and conspiracy theories is forcing election officials to spend their time debunking rumors and explaining how elections are run.

Friday marks the start of Washington’s 18-day voting period, which will end at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.

The past two open races for governor in Washington have been incredibly close. But the Washington State Republican Party's uphill climb to break Democrats’ 40-year grip on the governor’s office has not gotten any easier.

Numerous Democrats in the Washington Legislature are backing a new proposal to make voting in elections compulsory. Citizens are required by law to cast ballots in about 25 counties, but in no other U.S. states. Republicans in Olympia described the idea as "un-American."

As results of the November 2022 elections are being finalized, unofficial results show Seattle will change to ranked-choice voting. But not right away — and maybe not for years.

Despite lost ballots or address changes, these eight Snohomish County voters felt it was still important to go vote in-person. Many, but not all, said concern for abortion rights was what motivated them to stand in line.

A push in many parts of the Pacific Northwest to try ranked-choice voting is seeing mixed results in early returns.

The 2022 midterm elections have arrived. Follow KNKX’s Election 2022 live blog for digestible local election updates, live results and highlights from NPR’s national coverage.

A wave of voting reforms is washing up on the shores of the Pacific Northwest. What's driving cities and counties to consider ranked choice and approval voting?