Participating Candidates

The Democracy Voucher Program is optional for candidates. Find the list of participating Democracy Voucher Program candidates running in the 2026 City of Seattle Special Election listed below. For a complete list of all candidates, visit the SEEC Campaigns website.  

For 2026, City Council Position 5 is eligible for Democracy Voucher funding. 

City of Seattle elected offices are nonpartisan.

General Election Candidates

City Council Position 5

Candidate Campaign Name Campaign Status
Julie Kang

Julie for Seattle D5

Accepting Democracy Vouchers for the General Election.

 
Nilu Jenks

Neighbors for Nilu

Reached maximum voucher distribution for the entire election year
Candidate may continue collecting Democracy Vouchers from residents as a sign of support.

Released from Spending Cap

Candidate may raise private funding.

 

Primary Election Candidates

Candidate Campaign Name
Silas James Silas for Seattle
Dimitri Georgakopoulos Dimitri for District 5