Election Day is just around the corner. This year, the majority of positions on the Washington State Supreme Court are up for grabs. The races are drawing attention because the justices could eventually decide the fate of the so called Millionaires Tax. Amy Radil covers courts and government for KUOW, and she’s here to break down the ballot.

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Election Day is just around the corner. This year, the majority of positions on the Washington State Supreme Court are up for grabs.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-13/court-watchers-have-eyes-on-races-to-reshape-washington-supreme-court">The races are drawing attention </a>because the justices could eventually decide the fate of the so called Millionaires Tax.&nbsp;Amy Radil covers courts and government for KUOW, and she&rsquo;s here to break down the ballot.
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Election Day is just around the corner. This year, the majority of positions on the Washington State Supreme Court are up for grabs. The races are drawing attention because the justices could eventually decide the fate of the so called Millionaires Tax. Amy Radil covers courts and government for KUOW, and she’s here to break down the ballot.