Every election season we get to take part in democracy in action - but it can be hard to cut through the static and find the stories important to you in Western Washington. That's why till election day, KNKX is digging deep with our series, Northwest Issues, Northwest Voices.
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                The Climate Commitment Act puts a cap on carbon emissions and raises billions of dollars for programs that help the state prepare for and adapt to climate change.
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                Counties certified their election results last week, paving the way for the state to finalize those results this week.
 
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                        Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016.
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                        Opponents of Washington voter Initiative 2066 conceded the election, but they say they’ll file suit to overturn the initiative after the results are certified in December.
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                        Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse has won reelection to the U.S. House. He is one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
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                        Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won reelection Saturday in southwestern Washington's closely watched 3rd Congressional District, surviving a rematch with Republican Joe Kent.
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                        Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier, who represents the 8th District, beat Republican Carmen Goers on Thursday.
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                        Pierce County voters have decided on a new sheriff and county executive.
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                        Speaking at an election watch party on Tuesday night, Republican Jim Walsh said there's an opportunity for the Governor Elect to demonstrate he can work across the political divide.
 
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