2026 Election: How to track your midterm ballot status

The 2026 election is Tuesday, which means ballots must be returned in order for your midterm votes to count. Here's how to track your ballot.

Concerns over ballot postmarking delays in WA
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The day before the election, we are hearing from Secretary of State about issues with ballots in the mail.

Washington voters to decide on transgender girls sports initiative
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Across Washington, voters are weighing a contentious measure on the ballot: Initiative 638, the "Defending Equity in Interscholastic Sports Act." Its goal is to reverse the state's longstanding policy allowing transgender girls to play on school sports teams matching their gender identity.

How to watch live 2026 WA Election Day coverage on FOX 13 Seattle

As voters across Washington state prepare for crucial decisions at the ballot box, FOX 13 Seattle is providing comprehensive, multi-platform coverage across broadcast television and streaming channels.

‘It's a dumpster fire’; Sec. Hobbs rejects DOJ claims of voter fraud in WA

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is sparring with the U.S. Department of Justice, calling their claims of voter fraud in the state a “dumpster fire disguised as a legal document.”

2026 midterm elections: Will early-voter turnout translate to final results?
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With less than a week away from Election Day, we spoke with political commentator and analyst S.E. Cupp about various potential outcomes this election season.

DOJ claims noncitizen voting in WA draw pushback from election officials
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With midterm elections just days away, federal prosecutors are casting doubt on state elections systems. After the Department of Justice requested that multiple states, including Washington, stop processing some ballots over claims of non-citizen voting.

WA leaders address election security amid DOJ non-citizen voting claims
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State and local leaders will address election security and how you can still confidently cast your ballot later today. It comes as the Department of Justice has claimed hundreds of ballots were cast by non-citizens in our state.

Kim Schrier vs Spencer Meline: WA's Congressional District 8 race
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From the suburbs of King and Pierce counties, across the Cascades to Eastern Washington's orchards, Washington's 8th Congressional District is both geographically and politically vast. For it's first 35 years of existence, District 8 was the largest Republican stronghold in the Seattle area, until it wasn't. FOX 13's Taylor Winkel has more on what's at stake for voters.

5 Washington Supreme Court seats could shape major decisions

Voters will soon decide who fills in five seats on the Washington Supreme Court as it considers major questions on taxes, criminal justice and constitutional rights.

Economy, cost of living center stage in Washington’s 8th District race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier is seeking reelection in Washington’s 8th Congressional District against Republican challenger Spencer Meline, a Leavenworth small business owner making his first bid for public office.

WA 8th Congressional District race: What to know about Kim Schrier vs Spencer Meline

Democratic incumbent Rep. Kim Schrier is seeking reelection in Washington's 8th Congressional District, facing Republican small-business owner Spencer Meline.

High-stakes race for Washington 3rd Congressional District
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With just over a week to go, the District 3 race is getting down to the wire in southwest Washington. FOX 13 sat down with incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Senator John Braun to talk about some of the most pressing issues Washingtonians face in the district.

Trump admin asks WA to set aside 400 ballots from suspected noncitizens
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The Trump administration has asked the Washington Secretary of State to set aside more than 400 ballots from suspected noncitizens, as federal authorities look to crack down on voter fraud across the country.

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.