Sydney Kashiwagi
Washington Correspondent
Kashiwagi has covered politics, campaigns and local government. She most recently covered U.S. Senate races at National Journal. Before that, she covered breaking news and politics at CNN, a stint that included coverage of the Minnesota state legislature. She also worked in New York City as a City Hall reporter for The Staten Island Advance, New York City’s only borough-based daily newspaper. In this role, she covered the administration of former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and eventually all things that touched on state and local politics. In her spare time she enjoys movies, cooking and walking around D.C. to explore new parts of the city.
Latest from Sydney Kashiwagi
Elections
Democratic excitement, Minnesota pride on display at State Fair
Some voters and Democratic lawmakers said that they are pleased with the new White House ticket. Others flocked to the “Never Walz” booth.
August 30, 2024
News & Politics
State GOP stresses support for Joe Teirab after local party delays endorsement vote
Second Congressional District Republicans were set to decide Tuesday whether to formally back Teirab after he won the GOP primary, but pushed back the vote.
August 28, 2024
Elections
Second District Republicans to decide whether to back Joe Teirab after primary win
Teirab is running in one of this cycle’s most closely watched House races, but so far he’s been doing it without the local party’s backing.
August 27, 2024
Elections
U.S. House speaker hits Walz’s response to George Floyd riots outside former 3rd police precinct
House Speaker Mike Johnson previewed GOP lines of attack against Gov. Tim Walz during his stop in Minnesota to campaign for Republican Joe Teirab.
August 25, 2024
Elections
House GOP probes Walz’s ties to China for ‘possible CCP influence’
Gov. Tim Walz has been a vocal critic of China’s human rights abuses but his longstanding relationship with the country has opened him up to GOP criticism.
August 19, 2024
Elections
A chameleon or pragmatist? Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s political evolution in the spotlight in VP race
Opponents describe him as a political opportunist, but those who know him say he’s pragmatic and knows how to evolve to the constituency he serves to meet the time.
August 16, 2024
Elections
U.S. House speaker hits Walz’s response to George Floyd riots outside former 3rd police precinct
House Speaker Mike Johnson previewed GOP lines of attack against Gov. Tim Walz during his stop in Minnesota to campaign for Republican Joe Teirab.
August 25, 2024
Elections
House GOP probes Walz’s ties to China for ‘possible CCP influence’
Gov. Tim Walz has been a vocal critic of China’s human rights abuses but his longstanding relationship with the country has opened him up to GOP criticism.
August 19, 2024
Elections
A chameleon or pragmatist? Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s political evolution in the spotlight in VP race
Opponents describe him as a political opportunist, but those who know him say he’s pragmatic and knows how to evolve to the constituency he serves to meet the time.
August 16, 2024