Democrats in D.C. may be poised to take back the House -- and possibly even the Senate.

But in Washington state's only swing district, Democrats have to defend a seat from a different kind of Republican than they’ve faced for years.

This week on Sound Politics, host Scott Greenstone is joined by State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan and Seattle Times' D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur to break down the race in Washington's 3rd congressional district to see what it can tell us about who is going to win the midterms.

Read Sarah's latest story on what's brewing in Battle Ground here: A bitter battle is brewing in one of Washington state’s last swing districts

Read Anumita's latest story on the race in the 3rd congressional district here: The GOP fight to win back Southwest Washington conservatives | The Seattle Times

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Sarah Mizes-Tan and Scott Greenstone.

Democrats in D.C. may be poised to take back the House -- and possibly even the Senate. But in Washington state's only swing district, Democrats have to defend a seat from a different kind of Republican than they&rsquo;ve faced for years.
This week on Sound Politics, host Scott Greenstone is joined by State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan and Seattle Times' D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur to break down the race in Washington's 3rd congressional district to see&nbsp;what it can tell us about who is going to win the midterms.
Read Sarah's latest story on what's brewing in Battle Ground here: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/topics/politics/2026-09-14/a-bitter-battle-is-brewing-in-one-of-washington-states-last-swing-districts">A bitter battle is brewing in one of Washington state&rsquo;s last swing districts</a>
Read Anumita's latest story on the race in the 3rd congressional district here: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/the-gop-fight-to-win-back-southwest-washington-conservatives/">The GOP fight to win back Southwest Washington conservatives | The Seattle Times</a>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics">https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics</a>
Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/catharine-smith/">Catharine Smith</a>. Our producer is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/people/alec-cowan">Alec Cowan</a>. Our hosts are <a href="https://www.kuow.org/people/sarah-mizes-tan">Sarah Mizes-Tan</a> and <a href="https://www.kuow.org/people/scott-greenstone">Scott Greenstone</a>.

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.  

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There&rsquo;s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what&rsquo;s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. &nbsp;

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle.

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State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan and Seattle Times' D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur break down the race in Washington's 3rd congressional district to see what it can tell us about who is going to win the midterms.