Time is running out to vote in Washington’s August 4th primary election.

Before you drop your ballot into a drop box, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to help explain the races and candidates you’ll be voting on.

Find KUOW's voting guide here.

Correction: An earlier version of this episode called Jamie Pedersen a member of the State House. Peterson is the state Senate majority leader.

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Time is running out to vote in Washington&rsquo;s August 4th primary election.
Before you drop your ballot into a drop box, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to help explain the races and candidates you&rsquo;ll be voting on.
Find KUOW's voting guide <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-07-24/what-to-watch-in-washington-states-2026-primary-election">here</a>.
Correction: An earlier version of this episode called Jamie Pedersen a member of the State House. Peterson is the state Senate majority leader.
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Time is running out to vote in Washington’s August 4th primary election.  Before you drop your ballot into a drop box, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to help explain the races and candidates you’ll be voting on.