University of Washington: A Resilient Future Starts Here. Online Master of Infrastructure Management and Planning. Apply Now.

Elections & Endorsements

Op-Ed: Seattle Council Is Trying to Make Housing More Expensive

Tell your councilmember to vote against the transportation impact fee. On Tuesday, amidst a deep housing affordability crisis, the outgoing Seattle City Council is setting...

Join The Urbanist for Post-Election Panel on November 29

Join members of The Urbanist Elections Committee as we break down the 2023 general election at an event on Wednesday, November 29. The panel will take...
Seattle City Hall sign and steps.

Ron Davis Trims D4 Deficit to 303 Votes After Monday’s Drop

In Monday's ballot drop, Urbanist-endorsed Seattle City Council candidate Ron Davis continued to narrow the gap in his District 4 race against long-time bureaucrat...

Morales Takes Lead, Davis Trims Gap to 1.5% After Friday Drop

The drama continues as a second incumbent Seattle City Councilmember has taken a lead in ballot returns counted after election night. After Friday's drop,...

Strauss, Morales, Lewis, and Davis Surge in Thursday Ballot Drop

Strauss has taken a lead, Morales is down just 3 points, and Davis is down 6 points. Late ballot returns lean progressive and this year...

Centrists Off to Fast Start in Seattle Election Results

Urbanists underperformed in Seattle, but had some strong showings elsewhere in the state. Initial election night results -- when roughly half of total expected ballots...
Seattle City Hall sign and steps.

Campaign Cash Pours In for Centrist Seattle Candidates

Right-leaning political action committees have spent more than one million dollars to support their aligned Seattle candidates. Control of the Seattle City Council is on...

The Next Pedersen? Bob Kettle’s Anti-Housing Red Flags Raise Alarm

Kettle is the most anti-housing candidate running for Seattle City Council; if he wins, he'd represent the city's fastest-growing district: D7. As Seattle City Council...