politics
Alexis Mercedes Rinck has 4 challengers in Seattle’s Position 8
The young progressive, who ousted Tanya Woo in a landslide last fall, is running against a reverend, a small business owner and a metal musician.
The young progressive, who ousted Tanya Woo in a landslide last fall, is running against a reverend, a small business owner and a metal musician.
One of the most closely watched races could be the 26th District, where Democrats hope to keep U.S. Rep. Emily Randall’s former senate seat.
The Councilmember will face three Position 9 challengers, and the results could indicate whether the city’s centrist, pro-business shift will continue.
$45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors.
If passed, Councilmembers would have to disclose conflicts of interest, but would no longer have to recuse themselves from voting.