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LD 48 Position 2 Debate - Part 1

LD 48 Position 2 Debate - Part 2

One of the closest races in Washington’s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside.

Following a “no” vote on Washington’s millionaires tax in March, incumbent state house Representative Amy Walen found she was facing a challenge from her own party, from Redmond city council member Jessica Forsythe.

A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary. 

Meanwhile, the race has attracted hundreds of thousands of dollars of independent expenditures in support of both campaigns.

They’re vying to represent the 48th Legislative District, one of the wealthiest districts in the state which includes parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.

Walen and Forsythe answered questions about their candidacy as part of a debate moderated by KUOW’s David Kroman.

Plus: David and Cat discuss their top stories of the day.

Guests:
Incumbent LD48 State Representative Amy Walen
Redmond City Councilmember Jessica Forsythe

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One of the closest races in Washington&rsquo;s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside.
Following a &ldquo;no&rdquo; vote on <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-08/the-millionaires-tax-is-on-the-wa-ballot-this-fall-both-sides-make-their-case">Washington&rsquo;s millionaires tax</a> in March, incumbent state house Representative Amy Walen found she was facing a challenge from her own party, from Redmond city council member Jessica Forsythe.
A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the race has attracted <a href="https://washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/more-big-money-in-the-48th">hundreds of thousands of dollars</a> of independent expenditures in support of both campaigns.
They&rsquo;re vying to represent the 48th Legislative District, one of the wealthiest districts in the state which includes parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.
Walen and Forsythe answered questions about their candidacy as part of a debate moderated by KUOW&rsquo;s David Kroman.
Plus: David and Cat discuss their top stories of the day.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Incumbent LD48 State Representative Amy Walen</li>
<li>Redmond City Councilmember Jessica Forsythe</li>
</ul>
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Thank&nbsp;you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.

Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.

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One of the closest races in Washington’s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside. A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary. 