WA Initiative 001: Voters to decide on controversial 'Parents' Bill of Rights'

Washington voters will decide this November on Initiative 001, a proposed "Parents' Bill of Rights" that expands parental access to student academic, medical, and counseling records.

WA 1st Congressional District race: What to know about Suzan DelBene vs Mary Silva

Voters across Washington’s 1st Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in the general election contest between ncumbent Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene and Republican challenger Mary Silva.

2026 Election: Top issues driving WA voters to the polls
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From cost-of-living battles to contentious Congressional seats, ballots are out and Election Day is just eight days away. Joining us on Good Day Seattle is Patrick Schoettmer, political science professor at Seattle University, to talk about what's driving voters to get to the polls. 

2026 Election: WA officials discuss earlier voter turnout, voter fraud crackdown
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This morning on Good Day Seattle, we spoke to Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs about earlier voter turnout and a recent federal crackdown on voter fraud and noncitizens voting in the 2026 midterm elections.

Feds ask WA to set aside 400 ballots from suspected noncitizens

Federal authorities are asking Washington election officials to set aside ballots from more than 400 voters they suspect registered without U.S. citizenship.

Federal officials to release data on noncitizen voter allegations in WA
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Federal authorities are scheduled to host a news conference Monday in Seattle to release data regarding allegations of noncitizens registered to vote in Washington state, arriving amid a broader national focus on voting eligibility ahead of the midterm elections.

WA deploys National Guard at ballot boxes for election security

Several Washington counties have accepted Gov. Bob Ferguson's offer of deploying National Guard members at ballot boxes to ensure election security.

Clark County Auditor talks election security after 2024 ballot box explosion
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Election security is top of mind, especially for Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, after someone lit an explosive inside a ballot box in Vancouver, Washington back in 2024.

2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ

The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.

Ballots found in dumpster at Seattle's Golden Gardens Park

Two bins of undelivered ballots were found inside a dumpster at Golden Gardens Park, King County Elections said.

Mike Johnson rallies in Chehalis as Washington's 3rd Congressional District race heats up
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stopped by Chehalis on Wednesday to rally support for Republican John Braun amid a tightly contested race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat.

Gluesenkamp Perez, Braun fight for WA Congressional District 3 seat
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National political attention is turning to southwest Washington, where Democrats are fighting to hold a congressional seat that Republicans want back. Candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun sat down with FOX 13 as they battle for a district that prides itself on independence.

WA Sec. of State urges early voting amid security concerns, mail delays

With ballots out and official drop boxes open across the state, election administration and voter security remain top priorities for Washington state officials.

Ballot drop boxes open in Washington
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Election Day is less than two weeks away and ballot drop boxes are now open in Washington.  

Six candidates face off in Shoreline forum
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Voters in Shoreline have a chance to hear the priorities of all six candidates running for the 32nd Legislative District during a local forum today from 2 to 4 p.m

WA election office targeted in nationwide suspicious mail investigation

Law enforcement intercepted a letter containing white powder addressed to the WA Secretary of State amid a nationwide probe targeting election offices.