Local Elections 2024

The Seattle Medium has endorsed several state and local candidates, as well as a property tax levy renewal for transportation, while opposing measures that would repeal laws and regulations discouraging natural gas use and promote electrification, and a carbon tax credit trading repeal.

Washington state voters and the public can expect meaningful results on election night, but ballots arriving on or after Election Day still need to be processed and counted, with results certified by county canvassing boards and the Secretary of State.

The National Guard is on standby in several states, including Washington and Oregon, ahead of potential civil unrest due to Tuesday's presidential election, as well as to protect election infrastructure and ensure a safe and smooth Election Day.

Authorities are investigating after two ballot boxes were set on fire in the Portland, Oregon, area, with hundreds of ballots being damaged in one of the incidents.

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Jawann Bennett, Vice President of the Bennett Media Group, discussing the Seattle Medium's 2024 general election political endorsements. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Stand for Children, the Seattle National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the National Council of Negro Women have formed a Get Out the Vote Coalition to ensure that every eligible Black voter in the region is registered and empowered to cast their vote.

Kamala Harris received praise for her performance in the debate against Donald Trump, with her calm and graceful demeanor and clear plan for the American people, while Trump was criticized for his lack of focus and bullying tactics.

Early Saturday morning, over 100 election workers gathered at the Pierce County Elections Center to initiate a hand recount of the closely contested primary election race for Commissioner of Public Lands, where Democrat Dave Upthegrove leads Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson by just 51 votes.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which former state rep. Jesse Wineberry will provide an in-person perspective on.

The Education Department has changed rules to provide relief for millions of student loan borrowers, potentially impacting the lives of 30 million people across the country.