Participating Candidates
The Democracy Voucher Program is optional for candidates. Find the list of participating Democracy Voucher Program candidates running in the 2025 City of Seattle election listed below. For a complete list of all candidates, visit the SEEC Campaigns website.
Positions eligible for Democracy Voucher funding in 2025 include Mayor, City Attorney, and City Council Positions 2, 8, and 9.
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Primary Election Candidates
Mayor
| Candidate | Campaign Name | Campaign Status |
| Bruce Harrell | Bruce for Seattle |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released. Released from Primary Spending Limit Candidate may collect Democracy Vouchers but cannot receive additional voucher funding for the primary. Candidate may raise funds by collecting private monetary contributions. |
| Ry Armstrong | Armstrong for All |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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| Joe Mallahan | Mallahan for Mayor |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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| Joe Molloy | Joe Molloy for Mayor |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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| Thaddeus Whelan | Allies of Thaddeus Whelan |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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| Katie Wilson | Wilson for Seattle |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released. Released from Primary Spending Limit Candidate may collect Democracy Vouchers but cannot receive additional voucher funding for the primary. Candidate may raise funds by collecting private monetary contributions.
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| Isaiah Willoughby | Isaiah Willoughby |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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| Clinton Bliss | Doctor Bliss for Mayor of Seattle |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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City Attorney
| Candidate | Campaign Name | Campaign Status |
| Rory O'Sullivan | Friends of Rory O'Sullivan |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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| Nathan Rouse | Vote Rouse |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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| Ann Davison | Neighbors for Ann |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released.
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| Erika Evans | Elect Erika Evans |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released.
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City Council Position 2
| Candidate | Campaign Name | Campaign Status |
| Eddie Lin | Eddie for Seattle |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers. |
| Adonis Ducksworth | Adonis for Seattle |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released.
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| Jamie Fackler | Jamie for Seattle |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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| Jeanie Chunn | People for Jeanie |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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City Council Position 8
| Candidate | Campaign Name | Campaign Status |
| Cooper Hall | Committee to Elect Cooper Hall to City Hall |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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| Alexis Mercedes Rinck | Alexis for Seattle |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released. |
| Rachael Savage | Friends of Rachael Savage City Council |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers.
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City Council Position 9
| Candidate | Campaign Name | Campaign Status |
| Dionne Foster | Dionne for Seattle |
Reached the Maximum Voucher Distribution for the Primary Candidate can no longer redeem vouchers for the primary election. Residents can still give their vouchers to this candidate. If the candidate proceeds to the general election, the voucher funds will be released. Released from Primary Spending Limit Candidate may collect Democracy Vouchers but cannot receive additional voucher funding for the primary. Candidate may raise funds by collecting private monetary contributions. Released from Contribution Limit Candidate may receive up to $650 from an individual, which includes the value of the individual's Democracy Vouchers. |
Withdrawn Candidates
Rachael Savage as Mayoral Candidate