Yet again, turnout was lowest among WA's young voters. Why?
Less than 40% of people aged 18-24 voted in the 2022 midterm election. Some say it's because of disempowerment rather than apathy.
Elections
WA sees higher voter turnout but a drop east of the Cascades
Some conservative voters stayed home in Eastern WA, even as competitive races on the west side boosted Democrats.
How Democrats stifled the 'red wave' despite high inflation, low approval ratings
Republicans are likely to take control of the House, though not at the margins many experts expected.
Republicans Fulcher, Simpson win Idaho congressional races
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Republican incumbent candidates Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson will represent Idaho's two congressional districts. Fulcher is leading Democrat Kaylee Peterson with 71.3% of votes to Peterson's 26.4%. Simpson is also ahead of his opponent Wendy Norman…
McMorris Rodgers defeats Hill in Washington's fifth congressional district race
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) is holding the lead against Natasha Hill (D) in Washington's fifth congressional district. McMorris Rodgers currently has 59.2% of…
Mike Crapo to serve fifth term as Idaho Senator
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Republican incumbent Mike Crapo beat Democrat David Roth in Idaho's U.S. Senate race, according to the Associated Press. Crapo has 60.4% of total…
Murray beats Smiley in Washington's U.S. Senate race
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Incumbent Patty Murray (D) has beaten Tiffany Smiley (R) in the race for U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press. Currently, Murray has 57% of…
Brad Little to serve second term as governor of Idaho
COEUR D'ALENE, Wash. -- Incumbent Brad Little is projected to win the Idaho Governor Election, beating Democrat candidate Stephen Heidt and Independent candidate and antigovernment activist…
#4ThePeople: Haven't voted yet or have a ballot issue? Voter Service Centers can help you on Election Day
SPOKANE, Wash. --- Election Day is finally here! You have until 8 p.m. to get your ballot in. Haven't voted or even registered…
#4ThePeople: Where to drop your ballot and how to find your polling location
SPOKANE, Wash. — Election Day is one day away and there's still time to both register and cast your vote. In Washington, the deadline to register to vote is November 8 at 8 p.m. You must do so at your…
11% of voters in Spokane County have returned their ballots so far
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With a little over a week until the General Election, Spokane County voters are starting to return their ballots. Overall, 29,762 voters have returned their ballots so far, which is 11.08 percent of registered voters. The highest…
#4ThePeople: The race for Idaho governor is heating up
BOISE, ID. — The race for Idaho governor is heating up. Idahoans have less than two weeks until they cast their votes to choose the next governor…
Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley will debate today at Gonzaga
Candidates in one of the country's most-watched U.S. Senate races will face off in a debate Sunday at Gonzaga University.
#4ThePeople: District Court, Position 3 candidates share vision for the position
SPOKANE, Wash. -- New district court judges are competing for your vote in Spokane County. The court files more than 62,000 cases a year and…
#4ThePeople: Washington Secretary of State candidates discuss election security
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As we approach the mid-term elections, we're doing all we can to get you the information you need to make informed decisions. Election security has been…
#4ThePeople: 4 News Now voter guide for Nov. 8 general election
The November general election is just weeks away, and voters in both Washington and Idaho will cast their vote in crucial races. U.S. Senate and Congressional seats are up for grabs. Spokane County will elect a new sheriff for the…
Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley to debate at Gonzaga University in October
SPOKANE, Wash. — Senator Patty Murray (D) will be participating in a debate with Tiffany Smiley (R) in Spokane at Gonzaga University in October. The…
