Elections 2013

Two Seattle School Board Seats Up For Grabs In Primary

Ann Dornfeld — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:35 +0000

Six candidates are vying for two Seattle School Board seats in the August 6 primary election.

In Director District 5, which includes Capitol Hill, the Central Area, Beacon Hill and downtown, Kay Smith-Blum is stepping down from her board seat after one term.

Democratic Party Activists Weigh In On Seattle Mayor's Race

Deborah Wang — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:11 +0000

Democratic activists in the city of Seattle last night began picking favorites in the Seattle mayoral election. Incumbent mayor Mike McGinn didn’t make their list.

The 46^th District Democrats was the first local party organization to endorse in the race. The 46^th Legislative District includes parts of north Seattle, Shoreline, and Kenmore.

Pocket Guide To The Seattle Mayor's Race

Deborah Wang — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:30:22 +0000

UPDATE: 5/21/13, 3:50 p.m. PT

The list of candidates running for Seattle mayor is now finalized, and despite the withdrawal of one high-profile contender, the field has gotten even more crowded.

In an eleventh hour surprise, City Councilmember Tim Burgess, the leading fundraiser in the race, announced he was dropping out.

At the same time, two relatively unknown candidates entered the field, bringing the total number of mayoral hopefuls to nine.

Eight Candidates Vie To Be Seattle's Next Mayor

Ross Reynolds and Deborah Wang — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:46:55 +0000

The 2013 Seattle mayor’s race is off and running and last night was the first big mayoral forum of the campaign season. All eight candidates appeared before a packed room at Seattle Central Community College and KUOW's Deborah Wang was in attendance. Ross Reynolds sat down with Deborah to talk about who is in the race and the dreams that pushed them to run.

Ron Sims Will Not Join Seattle's Mayoral Race

Jenna Montgomery — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:52:27 +0000

Former King County Executive Ron Sims announced today on KUOW that he will not run for Seattle mayor as many people have speculated.

Seattle Voters Consider $1.25 Billion Schools Levies

Ann Dornfeld — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:53:24 +0000

For the past 17 years, Seattle voters have approved every school levy that has come before them. Seattle Public Schools officials hope voters will now approve two more levies worth $1.25 billion.

McGinn Launches Bid For Second Term

Amy Radil — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:53:29 +0000

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced Wednesday that he will seek a second term. At his press conference McGinn was flanked by leaders of nonprofits that advocate for immigrants and minorities. They said McGinn has been there for them in his first term as a champion of human services and public safety.

Would You Reelect Mayor McGinn?

Ross Reynolds — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:40:00 +0000

Mayor Mike McGinn has a press conference at 12:30 p.m. If he announces a run for a second term would you want him reelected? Ross Reynolds talks to KUOW listeners about how the mayor has done so far and if they would want him back.

Peter Steinbrueck Joins Crowded Field For Mayor

Derek Wang — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:49:49 +0000

It’s almost a year before the 2013 general election, but the race for Seattle mayor continues to draw a crowd. Former Seattle City Councilman Peter Steinbrueck held a press conference Wednesday morning to formally announce his candidacy.

Wash. State Senator Ed Murray Explores Run For Mayor

Derek Wang — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:40:04 +0000

Another high-profile candidate says he’s interested in becoming the next Seattle mayor. This time, it’s state Senator Ed Murray, a Democrat from Seattle.