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A graphic for the 2025 Hacks & Wonks Post-Primary Roundtable featuring panelists: Stephen Paolini, Lexi Koren, Riall Johnson, and Crystal Fincher

Hacks & Wonks 2025 Post-Primary Roundtable

During the Hacks & Wonks Post-Primary Roundtable, seasoned political strategists cover the recent 2025 primary results - what they mean, how they happened, and what's next - with the people who actually do the work of winning (and sometimes losing) campaigns in Seattle and King County.

Estevan Muñoz-Howard of People Powered Elections Seattle and Professor Jennifer Heerwig of Stony Brook University

Seattle's Democracy Voucher Program Faces Critical Renewal Vote in August Primary

Proposition 1 would continue nation's only public campaign financing system using vouchers

Hacks & Wonks Interviews with King County Executive Candidates

Hacks & Wonks Interviews with King County Executive Candidates

Check out the lightning round comparison of King County Executive candidates!

Claudia Balducci, Candidate for King County Executive

Claudia Balducci Details Platform for County Leadership

King County Executive candidate Claudia Balducci outlines her approach to the region's biggest challenges, emphasizing housing affordability, prevention-focused public safety & regional coordination.

Girmay Zahilay, Candidate for King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay Outlines Vision for Executive Role

King County Executive candidate Girmay Zahilay details plans for the region's biggest challenges, including homelessness, public safety & housing affordability.

Hacks & Wonks Seattle City Council D2 Lightning Round - Lightning bolts around photos of the Seattle City Council D2 candidates: Jamie Fackler, Eddie Lin, and Jeanie Chunn

Hacks & Wonks Interviews with Seattle City Council District 2 Candidates

Check out the lightning round comparison of Seattle City Council District 2 candidates!

Jeanie Chunn, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 2

Jeanie Chunn Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

Jeanie Chunn, candidate for Seattle City Council District 2, is advocating for significant changes to the city's approach to public safety, housing, and budget priorities