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General Election Day 2022: Your Last Minute Roundup of Urbanist Endorsements, Op-Eds, and Ballot Box Locations

Ray Dubicki - November 08, 2022
A cheatsheet of The Urbanist’s endorsements. (The Urbanist)

With the news broadcasters going full wall-to-wall touch screens, it’s obvious that Election Day is upon us. Turn in your ballot now. Don’t wait until the 8pm deadline. Here are your ballot box locations in King CountySnohomish County, and Pierce County.

You can register to vote on Election Day, but that must be done in person. Check those election office websites for more information.

To assist with your candidate selection needs, please refer to The Urbanist Election Committee’s cornucopia of endorsements, ranging from the Washington Legislature to King County Prosecutor to Seattle City ballot initiatives. There is only one issue on the ballot, and that is the future. Vote like the atmosphere is on fire.

If you would like an audio version of our endorsements, check out the Urbanist Podcast where you can listen to the dulcet tones of Hannah Sabio-Howell and Rian Watt as you move quickly and deliberately to the ballot box. Subscribe to The Urbanist Podcast on your favorite service, or enjoy the episode here:

Guest Opinion Articles

And if you need some further conversation about the pros and cons of particular race or ballot initiative, please consider the work of some of our guest contributors:

Op-ed: Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1 and 1B for Ranked Choice Voting
Democracy is under attack across America. Whether it’s voter suppression laws or election denialism, the power of the voter is in dire straits.  The best way to resist these attacks isn’t by holding tight to the status quo – that’s what got us here. Voters are tired of the divisiveness, the gridlock, the gamesmanship, and … Continue reading Op-ed: Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1 and 1B for Ranked Choice Voting
Opinion: Career Public Defender Pooja Vaddadi Is the Obvious Choice for Seattle Municipal Court
Judicial challenger leads with competence, fairness, and restorative justice. Career public defender Pooja Vaddadi is running for Seattle Municipal Court Judge against incumbent Adam Eisenberg, whose only experience with defense is as a trial attorney for Allstate Insurance.  Local court races tend to be tepid and genteel, which often obscures the differences between the candidates. … Continue reading Opinion: Career Public Defender Pooja Vaddadi Is the Obvious Choice for Seattle Municipal Court
2022 General Election Endorsements
A month of wildfires and smoky, polluted skies have set a somber mood this election season, but perhaps that’s apropos. It really is time to get serious and get down to business electing climate-focused, urbanist leaders ready to decarbonize our economy and better steward our natural resources while making our society more just and equitable … Continue reading 2022 General Election Endorsements