2022 Election

The Urbanist Podcast: General Election 2022 Roundup with Jazmine Smith

This week, we enjoy some election round-ups as The Urbanist Elections Committee member Jazmine Smith joins Ray Dubicki to talk about the surprises and squeakers...
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Five Takeaways from the 2022 Election

Political pundits always say that Midterm Elections are bad for the party that controls the presidency. Washington State didn't get the memo, though. Democrats...

General Election 2022: Wednesday Ballot Drop

Counting of ballots continues after Tuesday's general election as more races are being called. With the predicted Red Tide fizzling, it appears that Patty...

General Election 2022: Early Counts

Voting in Washington is complete, but the counting is not. The early returns for the 2022 November General Election have been posted as of...
The Urbanist Slate graphic lists following endorsements for the general election: King County Prosecutor: Leesa Manion LD34 Senate: Joe Nguyen LD22-1: Jessica Bateman LD34-1: Leah Griffin LD22-2: Beth Doglio LD43-1: Nicole Macri LD26-2: Matthew Macklin LD46 Senate: Javier Valdez LD29-2: Sharlett Mena LD27 Senate: Yasmin Trudeau LD46-2: Darya Farivar LD30 Senate: Claire Wilson LD48 Senate: Patty Kuderer LD47-2: Shukri Olow LD48-2 Amy Walen LD33-2: Mia Gregerson LD45 Senate: Manka Dhingra LD11-1: David Hackney LD32-1: Cindy Ryu LD34-2: Joe Fitzgibbon LD01-1: Davina Duerr LD36 Senate: Noel Frame LD21-1: Strom Peterson LD36-1: Julia Reed LD44 Senate: John Lovick LD36-2: Liz Berry LD44-1: Brandy Donaghy LD37-2: Chipalo Street KC Prop 1: Yes, KC Charter 1: Yes LD37 Senate: Rebecca Saldaña

General Election Day 2022: Your Last Minute Roundup of Urbanist Endorsements, Op-Eds, and Ballot...

With the news broadcasters going full wall-to-wall touch screens, it's obvious that Election Day is upon us. Turn in your ballot now. Don't wait...

Op-ed: Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1 and 1B for Ranked Choice Voting

Democracy is under attack across America. Whether it’s voter suppression laws or election denialism, the power of the voter is in dire straits.  The best...

General Election 2022: Notes, Endorsements, and Get Voting!

With only 13 days to go before the General Election, ballots are officially in the hands of Washington voters. This is your reminder that...
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The Urbanist Podcast: Election Endorsements Edition

The Urbanist Elections Committee has released it endorsements for the 2022 general election. In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki talks with two members of...