Nonpartisan Panel Debates Washington Ballot Initiatives
What happened
Braver Angels and Washington State University co-sponsored a virtual, nonpartisan panel debate on October 12, 2026. The event addressed three statewide initiatives scheduled for Washington’s November 2026 ballot, including measures concerning parental rights, K-12 athletics participation, and state and local taxes. The debate was held less than three weeks before the general election.
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Why it matters
The debate covered Initiative Measure No. IP26-645, which proposes to repeal the 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1 million. The discussion provides voters with information regarding consequential policy decisions, including potential changes to the state's tax structure.
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Who's involved
- Braver AngelsCo-sponsored the nonpartisan panel debate.
- Washington State UniversityCo-sponsored the nonpartisan panel debate through its Thomas S. Foley Institute.
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The entities involved
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Braver Angels
American nonprofit organization
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Washington State University
public university in Pullman, Washington, USA