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Elections & Endorsements

2017 Primary Endorsement Process, Explained

For the past two years, The Urbanist has strived to inform and enlighten our readers with coverage and endorsements of important local races. Beginning...

Andres Salomon Announces Mayoral Run Against Ed Murray

At high noon today Roosevelt-based safe streets advocate Andres Salomon announced he's running for mayor, becoming the first credible person to challenge incumbent Mayor Ed...
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2016 General Election Results

Below are the results for the 2016 General Election for Washington State as of November 10th. Current leaders will be in bold. Endorsed candidates/positions will have an (e)...

Get Those Ballots In!

It's the Monday before election day when polls will close and we will be able to reclaim our Facebook newsfeed for cat videos and selfies. But before...

Time To Vote

Ballots for the 2016 General Election have been mailed out. With just 15 days left to vote by November 8th, here’s what you need...

2016 General Election Endorsements

2016 has been a bit of a dumpster fire. Our national politics have turned the stomachs of even the most seasoned political veterans. But...

2016 Primary Election Results

Below are the results for the 2016 primary election on election night. Current leaders will be in bold. Endorsed candidates/positions will have an (e) next to them. *Results being...

Why You Should Vote No On Seattle Initiative 123

It's time to vote down one of the most disastrous ballot measures to come before Seattle voters in years: Initiative 123, a rogue attempt...