In case you missed it, we dropped our slate of endorsed candidates for the 2026 primary last week. If you’re interested in meeting some of our endorsed candidates and supporting the work of our endorsements committee, join us on Thursday for our Endorsements Party at Burke-Gilman Brewery.
Among the many wonderful candidates who earned our endorsement, there are a handful in particular we think could use your support before the primary to make sure they make it through in a strong position. Check out their websites for ways to get involved.
- Seattle City Council, District 5: Nilu Jenks
- LD 1, Position 2: Jenne Alderks
- LD 5, Position 1: Zach Hall
- LD 43, Senate: Hannah Sabio-Howell
- LD 46, Position 1: Ron Davis
- Seattle Library Levy
On Sunday, July 26, The Urbanist is joining Tech4Housing and Tech4Taxes for a canvass for Seattle City Council Candidate Nilu Jenks and 46th District State Representative Candidate Ron Davis. Both candidates are huge advocates for transit, safe streets, and housing abundance. Let's help these two strong urbanist candidates make it through the primary – on top, if urbanist voters have anything to say about it.
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July 23rd Urbanist Endorsement Rollout Party
- What: The Urbanist's annual summer fundraiser and endorsement rollout. Meet some of our endorsed candidates. We'll hear from Urbanist staff about how we arrived at our endorsements, how we intend to support candidates and promote urbanism in the region, and some next steps for our organization. Ballots will be arriving in your mailbox by July 19, and our endorsement write-up is the ultimate urbanist voter resource, especially when paired with this exclusive look behind the scenes.
- Where: Burke-Gilman Brewery, 3626 NE 45th St #102, Seattle, WA 98105.
- When: Thursday, July 23rd, 6 pm - 8 pm.
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (University District, University Stadium), Routes 31, 32, 46, 65, 67, 75, and the Burke-Gilman Trail (not an exhaustive list).
- RSVP: RSVP here.
July 26th Urbanist Joint Canvass for Seattle City Council Nilu Jenks and State Representative Candidate Ron Davis
- What: Come and canvas for two very important candidates before the primary! No previous experience needed, only a phone, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Canvassing is usually a two-hour commitment, although it can vary depending on walking speed and length of conversations.
- Where: Albert Davis Park, 12526 27th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
- When: Sunday, July 26th, 10 am - 12 pm.
- Transit Stops: Routes 65, 75, 372x
- RSVP: RSVP here
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