2025 Seattle City Council election

The 2025 Seattle City Council election was held on November 4, 2025, following a primary election on August 5. Three seats on the City Council were up for election; two regularly scheduled at-large district elections and one special election for the 2nd district. The 2nd district seat was vacated by Tammy Morales on January 6, citing friction with other councilmembers.

District 2

Campaign

Mark Solomon was appointed to the 2nd district seat in January 2025 following the resignation of Tammy Morales earlier that month. Solomon had previously ran against Morales during the 2019 election. Solomon decided to not run in the special election for the remainder of the term.

District 8

Campaign

Alexis Mercedes Rinck ran for a full term on the Seattle City Council following her election in the [2024 Seattle Seattle City Council|City Council special election|special election in 2024]. She faced 4 challengers in the primary. District 8 is an at-large district for the City of Seattle.

District 9

Campaign

Sara Nelson was first elected to the Seattle City Council for a full term in the 2021 election. She is currently serving as the Council President since her nomination in 2024. She faced 3 challengers in the primary. District 9 is an at-large district for the City of Seattle.