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The progressive held a commanding lead over incumbent Tanya Woo 57% to 42% in the special election for the Seattle City Council citywide Position 8 seat.

The Democratic Socialist has 68% of votes compared to challenger Andrea Suarez’s 31% in the race to fill Frank Chopp’s vacant seat, who is retiring.

Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for Position 8 with different stances on big issues like crime, homelessness and the city budget.

Supporters argue the $1.55B property tax will improve city streets and safety for all modes, while opponents say it’s far too expensive.

Mayor Harrell and the Council argue the incentive for experienced officers — now the highest in the region — is necessary to compete for applicants.

Mayor Harrell has proposed redirecting more than half the 2025 Jumpstart revenue to balance the city budget. But how has it been spent in the past?

Harrell balanced the $250 million deficit with more than $200 million from the Jumpstart Payroll Expense Tax, plus the elimination of 159 city jobs.

The measure would use existing affordable-housing money rather than create a new tax, but I-137 supporters say the change could “kneecap” the new developer.

Candidates Nick Brown, a Democrat, and Pete Serrano, a Republican, disagreed about almost all topics, from juvenile crime to police accountability.

The laws establish seven banishment areas for those convicted of or charged with offenses, but opponents argue they won’t solve underlying issues.