Grassroots to City Hall: Sanchez's Progressive Agenda for Seattle Council
Seattle City Council candidate Saunatina Sanchez discusses her vision for Seattle and how she plans to address the city's most pressing challenges
Campaigns and Elections
News and interviews about campaigns and elections on Hacks & Wonks
Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Patrick DePoe's Bid for Lands Commissioner
Patrick DePoe, Makah Tribe member and DNR Tribal Relations Director, aims to be WA's first Native American statewide official as Lands Commissioner. He pledges to draw on his experience to improve wildfire management and balance conservation with rural economic needs.
Upthegrove Pledges 'Transformational Change' in Bid for Lands Commissioner
Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management.
Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz Shares Strategies for Running for Office
Tacoma Councilwoman Olgy Diaz shared proven strategies for winning campaigns in a podcast interview, covering motivations for running, budgeting, fundraising, authentic messaging, and policy priorities post-election
Electoral Reform and Progressive Advocacy in Washington State
Andrew Villeneuve leads electoral reform and progressive policy advocacy with NPI in Washington, aiming to boost voter turnout and tackle key issues
Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hacks & Wonks Council Candidate Interviews
Hacks & Wonks host Crystal Fincher and producer Shannon Cheng discuss their approach to Seattle City Council candidate interviews, including how they came up with questions on key issues. They emphasize the importance of understanding candidates' decision-making and commitment to serving community.