Diving deeper with the respondents
Cascade PBS followed up with some poll participants to learn more about why they answered the way they did.
Khoa Nguyen, 28, of Lake Stevens, said the growing unaffordability of living here drives his pessimistic outlook on the state. He said he’s concerned about continued increases in food and rent prices as well as rising taxes. He also noted businesses closing amid rising costs.
“I only predict it’s going to get worse,” said Nguyen, who identified himself as an Independent voter.
In the poll, voters were asked how they would identify if they were required to register with a party in order to vote, even
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