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2025 Election

Progressives Rally Behind Katie Wilson in Home Stretch to Mayoral Election

"It's never been more important to have a movement mayor," Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson told supporters Sunday. Multiple speakers portrayed Wilson as a bottom-up, people-powered coalition-builder, who stands in sharp contrast to incumbent Bruce Harrell, who they see as a top-down establishment leader lacking vision for the city.
Wilson holds a mic and two volunteers who banners for The Urbanist and for Seattle Tech4Housing.

Wilson Maintains Lead over Harrell, Two New Polls Indicate

Progressive challenger Katie Wilson continues to have the edge in the highly competitive Seattle mayoral race, despite a large fundraising advantage for corporate-backed incumbent Bruce Harrell. Two polls released this week indicate that Wilson still holds a lead, after winning the primary election by nearly 10 points.

Lin: Why I’m Proud to Earn the Working Families Party’s Endorsement

Eddie Lin announced the endorsement of the Washington Working Families Party and shared how the group helped him hone his stance on social housing.

Katie Wilson Rallies Pike Place Market Workers

In a campaign event last week, Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson harkened back to her younger street-musician days when she used to busk at Pike Place Market. Wilson told a gathering of Market workers and community members that she understood their struggles; she has lived them, and Seattle's mayoral frontrunner told them she is fighting for the little guy.
It's photo snapping time as the Bainbridge ferry approaches Seattle, offering sweeps shots of the skyline along the shores of Elliott Bay

2025 General Election Endorsements

The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2025 general election endorsements, which span the region from Tacoma to Everett. Be sure to vote by November 4.
Aerial photo of Downtown Kirkland waterfront as of 2011. (Photo by Jelson25 / Wikimedia Commons)

Pro-Housing Kirkland Council Candidates Discuss Affordability, Opponents Skip Forum

At an October 8th forum, urbanist-backed Kirkland City Council candidates discussed housing solutions, but none of their opponents showed, clearly ceding housing leadership in the four races. Here's a recap of the solutions candidates laid out.

Op-Ed: Why Seattle’s Housing Future Depends on You

The Urbanist and Tech4Housing are hosting a rally and mega-canvass Sunday in Columbia City for Seattle City Council candidates Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, and Eddie Lin, City Attorney candidate Erika Evans, and mayoral candidate Katie Wilson. Join us to help put the urbanist slate over the top.

Cash Wave Seeks to Tilt Woodinville Elections Against Housing Growth

Nearly $200,000 in outside spending from a political action committee started by one Woodinville tech worker has upended local politics in the quiet suburb. The goal? Taking down a pro-growth council majority.