Politics and Government

The Urbanist’s 2020 Primary Endorsements

Every year The Urbanist Elections Committee analyzes candidates in the Puget Sound Region to help inform your voting decisions. Our process starts with crafting...

2024 General Election Endorsements

The Urbanist Elections Committee has unveiled our 2024 general election endorsements. We're excited about this slate of urbanists, who are poised to make a difference.

Licata Proposes Alternative Funding for Move Seattle Levy

Hours before a public hearing on the Transportation Levy to Move Seattle, Councilmember Nick Licata has released his alternative plan for funding the bold...

Heroes and Zeroes of the 2024 Washington State Legislature

Check out our top ten lawmakers who distinguished themselves for good and bad from the 2024 session of the Washington State Legislature.

Harrell is Lukewarm on Missing Middle Housing Bill as Inslee Continues Push

Dozens of progressive councilmembers and mayors backed HB 1782, including Councilmembers Mosqueda, Lewis, Morales, and Strauss. Battle lines are quickly forming on the statewide missing...

State Transportation Budget Proposals Advance Major Seattle Projects

As the House and Senate transportation committees prepare to get their unified Move Ahead Washington transportation package through their respective houses, they are also...
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Katie Wilson Pulls Away from Harrell, Leads by 1,346 Votes

In Tuesday's drop, Urbanist-endorsed progressive challenger Katie Wilson expanded her narrow lead over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. She now leads by 1,346 votes or 0.49%. With very few ballots remaining, Wilson is on the cusp of avoiding a machine recount.

2016 Endorsement Interviews: Thomas Pitchford

Earlier this month, staff from The Urbanist met with candidates seeking election in the open seats of the 43rd Legislative District and 7th Congressional District...