Special Elections Set in Washington, Florida, and Louisiana

Voters in Washington and Louisiana are preparing for upcoming elections that address critical issues in their respective regions. In Washington, voters are set to decide on school levies and housing measures, with Seattle Public Schools seeking to renew two levies that won't resolve a $100 million shortfall, and propositions to fund a Social Housing Developer through new taxes are also on the ballot. In Louisiana, elections for state senators in the 14th and 23rd districts will take place, with absentee ballots due by February 14. Meanwhile, Florida is gearing up for special elections due to vacant congressional seats, following changes to vote-by-mail requests that now require renewal every election cycle. Activists are mobilizing efforts to flip two Republican-held districts in Florida, with significant grassroots campaigning underway. These elections highlight broader regional issues like education funding, housing affordability, and political shifts, with varying strategies being employed to address them.