Hobbs defends WA election integrity ahead of federal noncitizen voting briefing
Federal officials gather in Seattle Monday to present findings on alleged noncitizen voter registration in Washington.
Federal officials gather in Seattle Monday to present findings on alleged noncitizen voter registration in Washington.
2026 Election: Top issues driving WA voters to the polls
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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 early voting turnout hits 15%, surpassing 2022 midterm pace
More than 773,000 Washington voters have returned their ballots ahead of the upcoming midterm election, marking a 15% turnout rate that slightly outpaces the state's participation rate from four years ago.
More than 773,000 Washington voters have returned their ballots ahead of the upcoming midterm election, marking a 15% turnout rate that slightly outpaces the state's participation rate from four years ago.
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.
Two bins of undelivered ballots were found inside a dumpster at Golden Gardens Park, King County Elections said.
Speaker Mike Johnson rallies in Chehalis, WA amid tight race for House seat
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson rallied in Chehalis Wednesday amid a tight race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson rallied in Chehalis Wednesday amid a tight race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District.
Gluesenkamp Perez, Braun fight for WA Congressional District 3 seat
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.
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.
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
Election Day is less than two weeks away and ballot drop boxes are now open in Washington.
Election Day is less than two weeks away and ballot drop boxes are now open in Washington.
Adam Smith and Doug Basler clash again in WA 9th district race
Rep. Adam Smith and Republican challenger Doug Basler are facing off once again in Washington’s 9th Congressional District, marking their sixth race against each other.
Rep. Adam Smith and Republican challenger Doug Basler are facing off once again in Washington’s 9th Congressional District, marking their sixth race against each other.
WA 9th Congressional District candidates outline their priorities
Republican challenger Doug Basler is taking on incumbent Adam Smith in the battle for Washington's 9th Congressional District, the sixth time the candidates have faced each other in the race.
Republican challenger Doug Basler is taking on incumbent Adam Smith in the battle for Washington's 9th Congressional District, the sixth time the candidates have faced each other in the race.
Pierce County, WA prosecutor race pits longtime judge against veteran prosecutor
Pierce County voters will choose a new prosecuting attorney in November, deciding between a veteran prosecutor and a former Superior Court judge with competing visions for public safety.
Pierce County voters will choose a new prosecuting attorney in November, deciding between a veteran prosecutor and a former Superior Court judge with competing visions for public safety.
Affordability, budget tops priorities in WA's 29th District legislative race
Two candidates hoping to serve in the Washington State Legislature for the first time are competing on the November ballot to represent the 29th Legislative District.
Two candidates hoping to serve in the Washington State Legislature for the first time are competing on the November ballot to represent the 29th Legislative District.
How wording on Nov. ballot could help side supporting WA's 'millionaires tax'
An initiative to repeal Washington's "millionaires tax" is on the November ballot, but the last sentence of the initiative's explainer sparked a legal challenge.
An initiative to repeal Washington's "millionaires tax" is on the November ballot, but the last sentence of the initiative's explainer sparked a legal challenge.
WA Supreme Court divided on initiative to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Voters will soon decide the fate of Washington's new income tax on high earners, known as the 'millionaires tax,' but there's controversy over how it's being presented on the ballot, and the issue has divided the state's Supreme Court.
Voters will soon decide the fate of Washington's new income tax on high earners, known as the 'millionaires tax,' but there's controversy over how it's being presented on the ballot, and the issue has divided the state's Supreme Court.
WA Supreme Court Position 4 candidates Birk, O'Donnell debate key issues
From high profile initiatives, social issues to public safety cases expected to reach the state's highest court in the future, the races for seats on the Washington State Supreme Court are getting a lot of attention and campaign dollars like never before. FOX 13's Hana Kim moderates a debate between Position 4 candidates, Judge Ian Birk and Judge Sean O'Donnell.
From high profile initiatives, social issues to public safety cases expected to reach the state's highest court in the future, the races for seats on the Washington State Supreme Court are getting a lot of attention and campaign dollars like never before. FOX 13's Hana Kim moderates a debate between Position 4 candidates, Judge Ian Birk and Judge Sean O'Donnell.
WA leaders calling for new artificial intelligence regulations
There’s a push to regulate artificial intelligence from Washington’s U.S. senators, who are racing to get ahead of a rapidly evolving industry.
There’s a push to regulate artificial intelligence from Washington’s U.S. senators, who are racing to get ahead of a rapidly evolving industry.
WA sheriffs win lawsuit that challenged new state law
A Thurston County judge struck down key provisions of a new state law that established new eligibility and oversight requirements for county sheriffs.
A Thurston County judge struck down key provisions of a new state law that established new eligibility and oversight requirements for county sheriffs.