October 6, 2025. The upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4th, is of critical importance for Seattle and King County. Ballots start arriving in your mail beginning October 17th. The Magnolia Community Council is providing excellent opportunities to hear directly from several candidates in important races on issues that impact Magnolia and our fair city. The Council encourages all to register today before spots fill up! Ballots for the upcoming election will be mailed on October 17th.
First on the candidate forum docket is the race for Mayor and City Council Position 9 candidate event:
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7th, from 5 to 7 pm.
Location: Zoom. Sign up here.
Agenda: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Mayoral candidates, Bruce Harrell (incumbent) & Katie Wilson, and 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm City Council Position 9 candidates, Sara Nelson (incumbent) & Dionne Foster
Thanks to our hosts, the Queen Anne Community Council, Uptown Alliance, and our friends and neighbors from the Magnolia Community Council.
Second, join the Blaine K-8 PTA on October 14th at Catherine Blaine K-8 (or via Zoom) for a student-focused forum with all candidates in the general election for Seattle School Board Districts 2, 4, 5, & 7. Students will co-lead the event alongside a moderator submitted by families and community members across Seattle. Don’t miss this unique chance to hear from the candidates shaping the future of Seattle Public Schools.
RSVP to attend or watch live here.
Third on the docket is a City Council candidate event featuring the two candidates for the city-wide Seattle City Council Position 8.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 16th, from 6:00 pm to 7 pm
Location: Zoom, sign up here
Agenda: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Hear from the candidates for City Council Position 8, Alexis Mercedes Rinck (incumbent) and Rachel Savage.
Thanks to our hosts, the Queen Anne Community Council, Uptown Alliance, and our friends and neighbors from the Magnolia Community Council.