Politics
Nick Bowman
Ballot turn-ins continue to soar to record levels in Washington state
Washington continues to shatter previous voting records, having received nearly 3.3 million ballots statewide as of Sunday afternoon.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
SDOT to allow neighborhoods to close off blocks to vehicles for Election Day
SDOT announced a new measure Friday, allowing neighborhoods to apply for a temporary "Stay Healthy Block" permit specifically for Election Day.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington AG granted hearing Friday over USPS ballot delivery delays
Washington AG Bob Ferguson was granted a hearing in federal court Friday, over an ongoing lawsuit regarding the timely delivery of mail-in ballots.6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
KIRO Radio listeners weigh in on their most important election issues
Gee and Ursula open up the phone lines, as KIRO Radio listeners weigh in on their most important issues leading up to Election Day.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Opinion: Washington state proves why Trump is dead wrong about election results
If Washington state's history of mail-in ballots proves anything, it's that very little about the way Trump views election results makes any sense.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Explaining Washington state’s advisory votes: Why we have them, and what they mean
Why does Washington state have advisory votes? The process dates back to 2012, and has been hotly contested among lawmakers ever since.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
With over 2 million ballots now in, Washington doubles down on election security
Amid unprecedented voter turnout, Washington election officials delivered an update on what the state is doing to strengthen its election security.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Last day for online voter registration in Washington state
The last day for voter registration online in Washington is Monday, Oct. 26. You can also register to vote in person up through Election Day.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Election Town Hall: 8th District proves a challenging race for any candidate
For the fifth edition of this ongoing series, we share our thoughts on how candidates in the 8th Congressional District must appeal to people across the political spectrum.6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee & Ursula: The real star of the final presidential debate wasn’t either candidate
A spirited but more subdued second presidential debate saw one person rise above both candidates as the real star of the night's events.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lt. Governor debate: Candidates explain why Republicans should pay attention
With current Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib announcing he won't seek reelection to instead join the Jesuits, the seat is open to Denny Heck or Marko Liias, both Democrats.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Radio hosts react to final Trump-Biden debate
The final debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have been the trailing incumbent’s best chance to change the race’s trajectory with just 12 days until the election.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County shatters record for early ballots turned in at drop boxes
After a weekend that saw King County residents rushing to ballot boxes, more ballots have flooded in, shattering records for the early period of voting.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington voters rush to ballot boxes over first weekend of voting
Ballots just showed up in mailboxes across the Puget Sound region and already, King County Elections is reporting a large turnout.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Election Town Hall: Mike Lewis, Jason Rantz debate the impact of I-976 on the 2020 election
In this week's Election Town Hall, KTTH's Jason Rantz and KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis discuss the state Supreme Court's ruling against I-976.6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Sec of State Kim Wyman: Never seen this level of vitriol in elections
Secretary of State Kim Wyman on ballots getting sent out this week, and how she's level seen this level of vitriol in a presidential election.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County starts mailing out ballots: When you can expect yours
King County is starting to send out ballots to the region's registered voters Wednesday, officially kick-starting the election process in Washington.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Reykdal, Espinoza square off in debate over sex-ed
Mandatory sex education in K-12 schools is a central issue in the race for the Washington state Superintendent.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Who becomes governor if Jay Inslee joins Joe Biden’s cabinet in 2021?
What happens if Gov. Jay Inslee wins reelection, but then takes a White House cabinet posting? State statutes lay out the next steps should that occur.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Election Town Hall: Gee Scott, Michael Medved highlight ‘civility’ of VP debate, outlook for WA governor
KIRO Radio's Gee Scott and AM 770 KTTH's Michael Medved join Ursula Reutin to discuss the recent vice presidential and gubernatorial debates.6 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The second most important race of the election
Retired Marine Amy McGrath versus Mitch McConnell in Kentucky is the second most important race in the upcoming election.6 years ago
Dave Ross
How to vote like KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross
I will vote for people I want to represent me and who I think have a chance of winning. I check the whole ballot, front and back, and vote in every race.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Election Town Hall: Tom Tangney, John Curley (and a goat) weigh in on ‘ridiculous’ presidential debate
KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney, John Curley, and a very special guest share their thoughts on the first presidential debate on Cleveland.6 years ago
