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.
Primary Election Candidates
City Council Position 5
| Candidate | Campaign Name | Campaign Status |
| Silas James |
Signed Pledge Candidate may collect qualifying contributions, qualifying signatures, and Democracy Vouchers. |
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| Julie Kang |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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| Nilu Jenks |
Completed Qualifying Process Candidate may collect and redeem Democracy Vouchers.
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