Candidate Scorecard

Each election cycle, rather than endorsing candidates for office, a panel of DSA members and staff scores and rates them based on how closely their responses to our questionnaire align with our mission and priorities for downtown. We also consider their experience, qualifications and campaign viability.

There are four major races in the 2025 Washington election we’re tracking that will impact downtown Seattle: mayor, city attorney, City Council districts 2, 8 and 9, and King County Executive. The state’s primary election is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and the general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Once published, we encourage you to read the candidates’ answers to our policy committee’s questions and learn more about how they would support downtown and the many people who live, work and visit here. Check back soon for the answers and scorecard.