Decoding the 2025 Elections in Seattle and WA: The Insiders' Analysis The strategists who saw it coming explain what the pundits missed #WAelex #SEAelex

We talked in detail about the Seattle elections!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @robertcruickshank.com discuss: 🤩 Katie Wilson elected mayor! 🌊 Progressive wave across region and state 👀 What to watch out for next 🏫 Role of The Stranger school board endorsements ⚔️ Looking forward to legislative session #SEAelex #WAelex

Just recorded a Hacks & Wonks ep with @robertcruickshank.com that’s full of election convo and it’s good! It will be out tomorrow!

Live in 20 minutes! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_e...

Tonight! Let us know what you want us to discuss!

Join us tomorrow night to make sense of the election results! What questions do you want answered (besides who will be mayor of Seattle)?

Tune into the Hacks & Wonks Post-Election Roundtable for sharp political analysis of the elections with a panel of political consultants! Hacks & Wonks Post-Election Roundtable Tuesday, November 11th, 7:30-9:00p Livestreaming on YouTube & Facebook www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_e... #WAelex #SEAelex

Trying to decide who will get your vote for King County Executive? Learn more about Girmay in this comprehensive interview #waelex

Trying to decide who will get your vote for King County Executive? Learn more about Claudia in this wide-ranging interview #waelex

As we move into the final weeks of the 2025 election, follow the candidates and see where they stand:

What happens when you trust low-income families with no-strings-attached cash? Tacoma's $500/month guaranteed income experiment shattered myths about poverty and public assistance. #gbi #ubi #basicincome

We are looking forward to resuming Hacks & Wonks podcast episodes in October.

If you prefer lists, we’ve updated these too! ✅ 2025 candidates and ballot measures in WA

We’ve updated our starter packs! A list of elected officials in WA:

I enjoyed the convo with Melissa this week!

In honor of today’s Seattle waterfront grand opening, here’s the episode of @hacksandwonks.bsky.social that @finchfrii.bsky.social, Mike McGinn, and I did back in 2023 about the fight over the waterfront and the tunnel. We particularly enjoyed recording it and hope you enjoy listening to it!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social @melissajsantos.bsky.social discuss: 💉 WA/CA/OR vaccine alliance 📵 Cell phones in schools 🧑‍🚒 Firefighter immigration raid = inside job 🚈 Harrell pushes light rail extensions despite shortfall 🚘 Autonomous vehicles pilot starts

Concerning information from @amysundberg.bsky.social on @hacksandwonks.bsky.social with @finchfrii.bsky.social #surveillance #police #seattle

Seattle City Council is poised to expand the city's surveillance pilot program before fully evaluating its effectiveness, raising concerns about federal access to the data amid heightened enforcement targeting immigration, abortion and gender-affirming care

We covered a lot this week!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @robertcruickshank.com discuss: 🧊 Spokane blocks warrantless ICE action 🥡 $15M Uber Eats settlement 🛒 UFCW 3000 backs Wilson for mayor 🚲 Biker hit where safety upgrades canceled 🏫 School board updates 🪧 "No Azure for Apartheid" Microsoft protests

I'm on @finchfrii.bsky.social's Hacks and Wonks podcast this week, talking about an upcoming Christian nationalist rally in Seattle, $50,000 hiring bonuses for police chiefs, Trump's efforts to end vote-by-mail, and more.

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @ericacbarnett.bsky.social discuss: ⛪ Christian nationalist rally moves to new park 🤑 Police execs take bonus meant for officers 🛡️ Trump admin targets sanctuary cities – 📮 -- and vote-by-mail 🕵️ Tacoma ICE facility must open for inspections

Do you have questions you want us to answer?

Tonight at 7:30p! Join the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/qLav1PflIBU?si=kWj6vIy0NsAb3kgY

Good stuff from @finchfrii.bsky.social @jcohenwrites.bsky.social

Join our Post-Primary Political Consultant Roundtable on Tuesday at 7:30p! Consultants behind local campaigns will provide insight and analysis behind the primary election results and what’s in store for the general election and beyond! #SEAelex #WAelex

Shannon Cheng, my colleague of 5 years, the producer of @hacksandwonks.bsky.social and one of my favorite people walking the earth, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection likely saved her life. Shannon urges everyone to get their preventative screenings ON TIME as recommended!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @jcohenwrites.bsky.social discuss: ❤️‍🩹 A Hacks & Wonks update 🗳️ Primary election results! 👀 Seattle: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council seats 💵 Seattle Democracy Vouchers 🥊 King County: Executive, D5 Council seat 🤓 Takeaways #SEAelex #WAvotes

👀 Check out a side-by-side comparison of Jamie Fackler, Eddie Lin, and Jeanie Chunn from the lightning rounds in our Seattle City Council District 2 candidate interviews! 👀 #SEAelex

This is super helpful!

Candidates won't be the only things on the ballots that arrive in Seattle this week. Proposition 1 to renew the Democracy Vouchers program is also on the ballot. It's a big deal but flying under the radar, so please spread the word!

So I had to break my tried and true method of giving Mr. Burien Cat Lady (who does not follow politics) an edible and asking him to do a vibe check. He scrolled insta for both candidates, compared the handy @hacksandwonks.bsky.social side by side: www.officialhacksandwonks.com/hacks-wonks-...

This is a very informative and approachable dive into what the heck a democracy voucher is. Subscribe to Hacks & Wonks if you haven’t already!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @robertcruickshank.com discuss: 🙅 End of Denny Blaine nudity 🗳️ Ballots arriving and new endorsements 🐀 Hot Rat Summer 📸 Seattle police cameras ❌ Harrell cancels safety upgrades 💸 Business pours $ in WA Senate races

This is a super-handy guide, but if you have the time I recommend listening to the full interviews, too. Hacks & Wonks is my favorite resource for learning more about local candidates.

Seattle's Democracy Vouchers are on the August ballot! Proposition 1 would renew funding for the 1st system in the U.S. that gives residents public money to support local candidates of their choice. An advocate and professor who has studied the program help us understand what's at stake. #SEAelex

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @ericacbarnett.bsky.social discuss: ⚖️ No Wilson charges yet 💬 Pro-Harrell message testing poll 🔄 Moore replacement apps are in 👑 Bills expand Davison/Police power 🔎 SPD asks to end consent decree 🤖 Pierce Co Sheriff gets bad advice from ChatGPT

Trying to figure out where the King County Executive candidates stand? We’ve got you covered! 👀 Check out a side-by-side comparison of Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci from the lightning rounds in our King County Executive candidate interviews!

Enjoyed this convo with @jcohenwrites.bsky.social from Cascade PBS!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @jcohenwrites.bsky.social discuss: 🎯 WA top target in Medicaid cuts 😬 KC Assessor Wilson arrested 🚔 Barnes confirmed as police chief 💰 Possible sales tax increase for public safety 🏗️ Rinck revives Morales’ community dev program

King County Executive candidate Claudia Balducci outlines her approach to the region's biggest challenges, emphasizing housing affordability, prevention-focused public safety & regional coordination.

I look forward to this Week-in-Review every Friday! You should check it out.

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @kromandavid.bsky.social discuss: 👀 NYC mayoral race hints at Seattle’s? 💰 Seattle biz tax revamp? 🚔 Pursuit GPS trackers & digital billboards 📷 License plate readers proliferate in WA 🏘️ Affordable housing industry crisis #SEAelex

King County Executive candidate Girmay Zahilay details plans for the region's biggest challenges, including homelessness, public safety & housing affordability.

Another week-in-review with @robertcruickshank.com’s sharp analysis

Hey Seattle D2, check out this fun side by side of some of our council candidates!

On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @robertcruickshank.com discuss: 👑 ‘No Kings’ protests ⚕️ WA immigrants' health data shared w/ feds 🏘️ Housing First works well 🚍 Saka erases advocates, makes deal w/ Curby 🤑 RealPage ban delayed 🎒 School waitlists lifted

👀 Check out a side-by-side comparison of Jamie Fackler, Eddie Lin, and Jeanie Chunn from the lightning rounds in our Seattle City Council District 2 candidate interviews! 👀 #SEAelex