Election Day Ballot Drop Off Reminders
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With Election Day fast approaching, King County officials are reminding voters to drop off ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday to ensure they’re counted.

Voters line up to 'Croc the Vote' ahead of WA Election Day
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A Seattle music venue teamed up with King County Elections for Croc the Vote, a temporary ballot drop box location with a musical twist.

Election Day in WA: What to expect on Tuesday
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Today starts a consequential week for Republicans and Democrats across the nation. Tomorrow, elections in several states - including here in Washington - will gauge how voters feel in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term.

WA Primary Election: Important dates to remember
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The Washington State Primary Election is less than two weeks away. Monday is the last day to register online or by mail to vote.

Everett Police patrols ballot boxes to maintain election integrity

The November 4 General Election is less than two weeks away. While voters are casting their ballots, election offices and law enforcement are making sure they are safely exercising their rights.

Election Integrity: Everett Police Patrol Ballot Drop Boxes
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The Everett Police Department is stepping up security ahead of the November 4 general election. Deputy Chief Robert Goetz announced officers are actively patrolling the county's 35 drop box locations and will investigate all reports of ballot tampering, voter intimidation, and campaign sign violations to ensure election integrity.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

One-on-one with Seattle city council candidate Sara Nelson
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The current Seattle City Council leader identifies expanding access to addiction treatment as the first priority if re-elected, believing the fentanyl crisis is the root cause of both public safety and chronic homelessness issues.

One-on-one with Seattle councilmember Alexis Mercedes-Rinck
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With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.

Tacoma mayoral candidate Anders Ibsen speaks on vision for city
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Anders Ibsen and John Hines are going head-to-head in the race for Tacoma mayor, vying for votes ahead of Election Day on November 4th.

Voter guide: What to know about the 2025 WA general election

It's voting season for Washington general election, and we have a full guide to prepare for the November ballot measures and candidates.

DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.

Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority

Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.

Texas House approves redistricting maps, California might do something similar
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Texas is on track to gain five more Republican seats in Congress in next year's midterm elections after a two-week standoff with Democrats. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering doing the same thing to gain five Democratic seats to sway the balance of power.

Hot mic catches Trump comments about Putin
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Ukraine and Russia may be inching closer to a peace deal. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin could soon meet to discuss terms to end the war. During Monday's meeting with European leaders, a hot mic captured President Trump seemingly referring to Putin wanting to make a deal.