A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs could be repealed by voters this fall, less than two years after it took effect.

This November will be the first time in 12 years voters will decide on a truly "open" Supreme Court seat, with no incumbent running.

Many key races are on the 2024 November general election ballot, among them are the race for Washington governor. Voters will decide if Sen. Maria Cantwell will continue to serve in the U.S. Senate and who will represent them in all 10 Congressional Districts. There are also dozens of local races and measures, including school funding levies.

Four candidates are running for the Washington County Board of Commissioners District 3 seat in November’s election. District 3 serves the cities of Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, and West Lakeland Township.

Two candidates are running for mayor of Birchwood Village and three candidates are running for two seats on the village council. General information about the Nov. 5 election is online at twincities.com/news/politics/elections including information on candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races.

A Washington Post columnist warned that Michigan Democratic voters aren't as animated about the abortion issue this election cycle, a major warning sign.

The Department of Justice is going after Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen for purging the voter rolls within the state’s 90-day “quiet period,” which says there should not be changes to the voter rolls close to an election.

Mayor Jeff Huber is not running for re-election; council members Tom Carr and Jeff Giefer are vying for the seat. Three candidates are running for the two open council positions: incumbent Ben Cornett and Lindsay Cremona and Tina Lobin.

Ballots for the Nov. 5 election will be arriving in your mailbox soon. Here's what you need to know if you're voting in Washington state. Why it matters: Washington this fall will choose its first new governor and attorney general in 12 years.

Voters in Washington state are being asked this fall whether to repeal one of the most progressive climate policies ever passed by a state Legislature less than two years after it took effect

Former President Barack Obama caused a stir in political circles last week, when he made blunt comments about young Black male voters.

John Catsimatidis might run for New York City mayor and fellow-GOP member Mike Sapraicone wants to unseat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.