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Elections & Endorsements

Video: City Council Forum 1 on Housing and the Seattle Comp Plan

On Tuesday, Seattle City Council candidates squared off in the first forum of the general election season at the First Baptist Church in First...
Color banners head by campaign volunteers for MLK Labor canvases.

Urbanist Action: Volunteer to Put Our Candidates Over the Top

In just two months, voters will elect a new Seattle City Council, and the race is on for candidates to make their closing pitches....
A "Candidate Forum on Zoning, Growth, and the Comprehensive Plan" graphic includes a skyline sketch of Seattle and the logos of CCC members.

Seattle Council Candidates to Square Off in Forum on Housing and Zoning Policy

Two forums co-hosted by The Urbanist on September 5 and 6 will include candidates in all seven districts. With the primary behind us, 14 candidates...
Graphic showing a map of the Seattle metro area, even numbers and a voting ballot.

Even Year Elections Likely to Send Seattle Voter Turnout Skyrocketing

As the 1960s drew to a close Seattle was forced by the Washington State Legislature to switch the timing of its officer elections. In...

Urbanists Post Strong Showing in Seattle’s 2023 Primary

Results are coming in from the August 1 primary, and urbanists had a very good showing. In Seattle City Council races, 6 of 7...

Campaigns Make Final Push Ahead of August 1 Primary

Control of local city councils is up for grabs and candidates are making their closing pitches as they seek to survive the top two...

D5 Candidate Cathy Moore Lays Out Her Vision for Seattle

Moore has staked her City Council bid on frontline experience and a balanced lawyerly approach. With Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez's retirement, the District...
A photo of King County ballot drop box on a sunny day.

The Urbanist Podcast: All About 2023 Primary Endorsements

Primary election ballots are arriving in the mail and due by August 1st. In the run up The Urbanist Elections Committee has been hard...