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Most voters favor Seattle Charter Amendment 29 (concerning homelessness) out of the gate

Excerpt:	A July 2021 survey of Seattle voters commissioned by NPI finds Charter Amendment 29 in a healthy position, with 61% of voters likely to vote in the current Top Two election saying they favor the amendment. Just 23% are opposed, and another 16% said they were not sure.
Published at:	2:48 PM on Friday, July 23rd, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Breaking News, Elections, Legislative Advocacy
Other Tags:	Research Poll Findings
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No surprise: Seattle voters’ top concern this election year is addressing homelessness

Excerpt:	There is a strong desire for results over rhetoric. While respondents diverge on how to get there, they are in agreement that there needs to be action. What the city has done to date just isn't enough.
Published at:	6:15 PM on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Legislative Advocacy
Other Tags:	Research Poll Findings
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Nikkita Oliver has a big early lead over Sara Nelson for Seattle City Council Position #9

Excerpt:	Two very different candidates appear likely to move on to the November general election in the race to succeed mayoral hopeful Lorena González on the Seattle City Council this year, with one enjoying a rather big early lead over the other.
Published at:	1:08 PM on Friday, July 16th, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Breaking News, Elections
Other Tags:	Research Poll Findings
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Teresa Mosqueda well ahead of Kate Martin for Seattle City Council #8 with most not sure

Excerpt:	26% of likely August 2021 Seattle voters said they were voting for Mosqueda, while 55% said they were not sure. The remaining respondents said either that they would not vote (3%) or picked one of Mosqueda's opponents, like Kate Martin.
Published at:	1:04 PM on Friday, July 16th, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Breaking News, Elections
Other Tags:	Research Poll Findings
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A three-way race for Seattle City Attorney: Pete Holmes barely ahead of two challengers

Excerpt:	Nicole Thomas-Kennedy and Ann Davison are Pete Holmes' 2021 challengers for Seattle City Attorney. Each challenger has 14% support in a pre-Top Two election survey, while Holmes has 16%. Most voters are undecided.
Published at:	1:03 PM on Friday, July 16th, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Breaking News, Elections
Other Tags:	Research Poll Findings
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Bruce Harrell, Lorena González lead in 2021 Seattle mayoral race with many undecided

Excerpt:	20% of 617 likely 2021 Top Two voters in Seattle surveyed before ballots dropped said they were voting for Harrell, while 12% said they were voting for González. 32% said they were undecided.
Published at:	1:02 PM on Friday, July 16th, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Breaking News, Elections
Other Tags:	Research Poll Findings
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NPI announces 2021 Seattle polling plans

Excerpt:	A heads up to everyone interested in Emerald City politics: NPI is expanding its public opinion research to the local level, beginning with two surveys in Seattle.
Published at:	6:21 PM on Thursday, July 8th, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Announcements, Elections
Other Tags:	Research Polling Plans
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Lorena González talks with NPI about her 2021 candidacy for Mayor of Seattle

Excerpt:	Read a transcript of the conversation between NPI's Ruairi Vaughan and mayoral candidate Lorena González, one of fifteen candidates vying to become Seattle's next elected executive in the 2021 cycle.
Published at:	5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Cities
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Andrew Grant Houston talks with NPI about his 2021 candidacy for Mayor of Seattle

Excerpt:	Read a transcript of the conversation between NPI's Ruairi Vaughan and mayoral candidate Andrew Grant Houston, one of fifteen candidates vying to become Seattle's next elected executive in the 2021 cycle.
Published at:	5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Core Encyclopedia Topics, Elections, Open Government, Public Service
Tags:	WA-Cities
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Jessyn Farrell talks with NPI about her 2021 candidacy for Mayor of Seattle

Excerpt:	Read a transcript of the conversation between NPI's Ruairi Vaughan and mayoral candidate Jessyn Farrell, one of fifteen candidates vying to become Seattle's next elected executive in the 2021 cycle.
Published at:	6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Core Encyclopedia Topics, Economic Security, Elections, Public Service
Tags:	WA-Cities
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Meet the 2021 Seattle mayoral candidates: Nonprofit leader Colleen Echohawk

Excerpt:	Colleen Echohawk hasn't held elected office before, but that could be an advantage in an election cycle where voters may be looking for candidates with other kinds of experience.
Published at:	5:00 PM on Monday, June 14th, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Elections, Public Service
Tags:	WA-Cities
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Colleen Echohawk talks with NPI about her trailblazing candidacy for Mayor of Seattle

Excerpt:	Read a transcript of the conversation between NPI's Ruairi Vaughan and mayoral candidate Colleen Echohawk, one of fifteen candidates vying to become Seattle's next elected executive in the 2021 cycle.
Published at:	5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Elections, Public Service
Tags:	WA-Cities
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WA Filing Week 2021: Taking a closer look at Seattle’s four citywide contests

Excerpt:	Seattle has four citywide elected positions up for grabs in 2021, including the mayoralty.
Published at:	5:00 PM on Monday, May 24th, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Announcements, Elections
Other Tags:	Filing Week
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Meet the 2021 Seattle mayoral candidates: Former State Representative Jessyn Farrell

Excerpt:	As a former state representative and transportation advocate, Jessyn Farrell has political experience in spades, and a reputation as a smart negotiator and strategist.
Published at:	8:21 PM on Monday, May 17th, 2021
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-Cities
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