One of the most closely watched congressional races of the 2024 election happened here in Washington State, with Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez facing off once again against Donald Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Kent. 

The district went for Trump in the presidential race, but held on to the Auto Shop owner-turned-Congresswoman for another term.

And she’s here to talk about the win, what Democrats can learn from it, and her legislative priorities in office. 

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

GUEST: Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

RELATED LINKS:
Gluesenkamp Perez, Golden Introduce Bill to Establish Bipartisan Electoral Reform Select Committee
US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on what her win means and what comes next - OPB
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror - The New York Times
She won in a red district. Her blunt message to fellow Dems | CNN Politics

One of the most closely watched congressional races of the 2024 election happened here in Washington State, with Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez facing off once again against Donald Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Kent. 
The district went for Trump in the presidential race, but held on to the Auto Shop owner-turned-Congresswoman for another term. And she’s here to talk about the win, what Democrats can learn from it, and her legislative priorities in office. 
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
GUEST: Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
RELATED LINKS:
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<li><a href="https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/gluesenkamp-perez-golden-introduce-bill-to-establish-bipartisan-electoral-reform-select-committee">Gluesenkamp Perez, Golden Introduce Bill to Establish Bipartisan Electoral Reform Select Committee</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/13/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-interview-think-out-loud/">US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on what her win means and what comes next - OPB</a> </li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/us/politics/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-interview.html">Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror - The New York Times</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/politics/video/the-lead-democrats-2024-election-house-of-representatives-washington-fentanyl-jake-tapper">She won in a red district. Her blunt message to fellow Dems | CNN Politics</a></li>
</ul>

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A Conversation with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Democrats are confronting a possible existential threat: The erosion of support among important demographic groups, particularly Latinos. 

An example close to home helps illustrate the shift: In the 14th Legislative District, in the Yakima Valley, a newly redrawn map was supposed to strengthen Latino representation in the state House and Senate. 

Republicans even challenged the map in court, alleging it was built to win seats for Democrats. 

But as the dust settles, Republicans are poised to sweep the 14th District, new map and all. 

So what’s happening here, and what’s driving changes in Latino voting patterns?

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Guests:


Sophia Jordán Wallace is a political science professor at the University of Washington. She specializes in Latino politics and politics of race and ethnicity, among other things

Relevant Links:


The role of the Latino vote in the 2024 election - NPR


In a purple Pacific Northwest pocket three Latina candidates face tough House races - NPR


Late hardball from the WSRP - Washington Observer

In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Democrats are confronting a possible existential threat: The erosion of support among important demographic groups, particularly Latinos. 
An example close to home helps illustrate the shift: In the 14th Legislative District, in the Yakima Valley, a newly redrawn map was supposed to strengthen Latino representation in the state House and Senate. Republicans even challenged the map in court, alleging it was built to win seats for Democrats. But as the dust settles, Republicans are poised to sweep the 14th District, new map and all. 
So what’s happening here, and what’s driving changes in Latino voting patterns?
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
Guests:
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<li>
Sophia Jordán Wallace is a political science professor at the University of Washington. She specializes in Latino politics and politics of race and ethnicity, among other things
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</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/11/06/nx-s1-5179835/the-role-of-the-latino-vote-in-the-2024-election">The role of the Latino vote in the 2024 election</a> - NPR
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<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/10/30/nx-s1-5162179/trio-of-latina-freshman-in-congress-face-tough-re-election-fights-in-pacific-northwest">In a purple Pacific Northwest pocket three Latina candidates face tough House races</a> - NPR
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<a href="https://washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/late-hardball-from-the-wsrp">Late hardball from the WSRP</a> - Washington Observer
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</ul>

Exit polls, gender gaps, and religion: understanding Latino voting patterns in the 2024 election

Washington state is about to get a new top lawyer. 

Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown defeated Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano earlier this month to become the state’s next Attorney General. 

Brown is an Army veteran who also served as general counsel to Governor Jay Inslee. 

When he’s sworn in in January, he’ll be stepping into the high-profile job just as the stakes get even higher: Washington state had a history of legal clashes with the last Trump Administration, over everything from the Muslim ban to environmental protections and the Affordable Care Act.    

So how is the next Attorney General thinking about confrontations with Trump 2.0?

He sat down with Soundside's Libby Denkmann to discuss the job ahead, his thoughts on Matt Gaetz as the US Attorney General, and his time on the reality show, Survivor.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

GUEST: Attorney General elect Nick Brown

RELATED LINKS: 
Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump - Washington State Standard
Four areas where Trump’s policies and WA’s priorities could clash - Washington State Standard
The race for WA Attorney General: Nick Brown - Soundside's interview prior to the election

Washington state is about to get a new top lawyer. 
Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown defeated Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano earlier this month to become the state’s next Attorney General. 
Brown is an Army veteran who also served as general counsel to Governor Jay Inslee. 
When he’s sworn in in January, he’ll be stepping into the high-profile job just as the stakes get even higher: Washington state had a history of legal clashes with the last Trump Administration, over everything from the Muslim ban to environmental protections and the Affordable Care Act.    
So how is the next Attorney General thinking about confrontations with Trump 2.0?
He sat down with Soundside's Libby Denkmann to discuss the job ahead, his thoughts on Matt Gaetz as the US Attorney General, and his time on the reality show, Survivor.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
GUEST: Attorney General elect Nick Brown
RELATED LINKS: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/11/07/ferguson-and-other-wa-democrats-prepare-for-new-era-of-showdowns-with-trump/">Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump</a> - Washington State Standard</li>
<li><a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/11/13/four-areas-where-trumps-policies-and-was-priorities-could-clash/">Four areas where Trump’s policies and WA’s priorities could clash</a> - Washington State Standard</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-race-for-wa-attorney-general-nick-brown">The race for WA Attorney General: Nick Brown</a> - Soundside's interview prior to the election</li>
</ul>

A conversation with Attorney General elect Nick Brown 

Washington voters justupheld the state’s new capital gains tax — which places a 7% tax on the sale of long-term assets like stocks and bonds.  

Now, the Seattle City Council is looking at a proposal to create its own capital gains tax for the city itself. Instead of benefitting schools, like the state tax, this revenue would fund things like rental assistance.

But so far, the idea is not being universally embraced by city leadership. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore sits down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to discuss why she thinks the capital gains tax idea is right for Seattle. 

GUEST:  Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5)

RELATED LINKS:
Seattle could get its own baby capital gains tax - KUOW

Washington voters just upheld the state’s new capital gains tax — which places a 7% tax on the sale of long-term assets like stocks and bonds.  
Now, the Seattle City Council is looking at a proposal to create its own capital gains tax for the city itself. Instead of benefitting schools, like the state tax, this revenue would fund things like rental assistance.
But so far, the idea is not being universally embraced by city leadership. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore sits down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to discuss why she thinks the capital gains tax idea is right for Seattle. 
GUEST:  Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5)
RELATED LINKS:
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<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-could-get-its-own-baby-capital-gains-tax">Seattle could get its own baby capital gains tax - KUOW</a></li>
</ul>

A Conversation with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

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