Stranger Election Control Board

The Stranger Election Control Board is composed of staff writers and editors who volunteer to grill, research, fight over, and ultimately endorse candidates running for office in local, state, and federal elections. The SECB does not endorse in uncontested races, or in races we forgot. 

Current members include Nathalie Graham, Marcus Harrison Green, Vivian McCall, Charles Mudede, Emily Nokes, Megan Seling, and Hannah Murphy Winter.

Recent Articles

The Stranger's Primary Election Voting Guide

Ballots go out on July 18. We’re taking over the city. Choose your fighter.

Vote Yes on Seattle's Proposition No. 1

We created a first-of-its-kind public funding model for city political campaigns. We need it now more than ever. 

Vote for Alexis Mercedes Rinck for City Council Position 8

This election has the chance to reshape our city council into a functioning governing body, and we want to see what Rinck can do when she’s not swimming upstream

Vote for Eddie Lin for City Council District 2

He's a wonk with a thirst for progressive revenue and a resume fit for a housing crisis.

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Vote for Erika Evans for City Attorney

The former assistant US Attorney is our choice to beat Ann Davison, make the City Attorney’s office effective and fair, and protect Seattle from the Trump administration

Vote for Dionne Foster for City Council Position 9

A vote for Sara Nelson is a vote for nihilism. A vote for Foster is a vote for intelligence, compassion, solutions, and a chance for Seattle's future

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The Stranger Endorses Katie Wilson for Mayor

Seattle has a time-honored tradition of producing one-term mayors. Let’s make Harrell one of them

Vote "No" on King County Proposition 1

Because Extraordinary Times Warrant Ordinary Protections

The 2025 Campaign Season Has Begun 

Get In, We’re Gonna Unseat Some Local Conservatives

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Elections 2024 Nov 5 4:44 PM

General Election Night 2024: Grab Your Anxiety Meds and the Vice of Your Choice, LFG!!!

Follow Along All Night While We Sneak Snacks from Election Parties Across Town

Elections 2024 Nov 5 11:30 AM

Vote No on Initiative Measure No. 2124

Destroying the Nation's First Long-Term Health Care Benefit Would Suck 

Elections 2024 Nov 5 9:30 AM

Vote No on Initiative Measure No. 2117

It Is Actually Good to Make Polluters Pay to Pollute 

Elections 2024 Nov 1 10:00 AM

Vote No Initiative Measure No. 2109

Stop the Cuts to Child Care and Education 

Elections 2024 Oct 25 3:30 PM

The Stranger Endorses Steve Hobbs

Vote Hobbs for Secretary of State