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* [[Jenny Durkan]], former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pittman |first1=Travis |last2=Daniels |first2=Chris |date=May 9, 2017 |title=Former US Attorney Jenny Durkan joining Seattle mayor's race |url=http://www.king5.com/news/politics/former-us-attorney-jenny-durkan-joining-seattle-mayors-race/438233701 |publisher=[[KING-TV|KING 5]] |accessdate=May 9, 2017}}</ref> |
* [[Jenny Durkan]], former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pittman |first1=Travis |last2=Daniels |first2=Chris |date=May 9, 2017 |title=Former US Attorney Jenny Durkan joining Seattle mayor's race |url=http://www.king5.com/news/politics/former-us-attorney-jenny-durkan-joining-seattle-mayors-race/438233701 |publisher=[[KING-TV|KING 5]] |accessdate=May 9, 2017}}</ref> |
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In early April, several months before the primary election, a lawsuit was filed against Mayor [[Ed Murray (Washington politician)|Ed Murray]], alleging sexual abuse of the plaintiff as a minor in the 1980s in exchange for drug money.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kamb |first1=Lewis |last2=Brunner |first2=Jim |date=April 6, 2017 |title=Lawsuit alleges Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually abused troubled teen in 1980s |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/lawsuit-alleges-seattle-mayor-ed-murray-sexually-abused-troubled-teen-in-1980s/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> The allegations were refuted by Mayor Murray and his physicians, finding discrepancies between the lawsuit's description of Murray and a physical examination of his genitals.<ref>{{cite news |last=Frame |first=Susannah |date=April 12, 2017 |title=Mayor's attorney: 'Case should be dropped' after doctor examined genitalia |url=http://www.king5.com/news/politics/mayors-attorney-case-should-be-dropped-after-doctor-examined-genitalia/430547709 |publisher=[[KING-TV|KING 5 News]] |accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> |
In early April, several months before the primary election, a lawsuit was filed against Mayor [[Ed Murray (Washington politician)|Ed Murray]], alleging sexual abuse of the plaintiff as a minor in the 1980s in exchange for drug money.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kamb |first1=Lewis |last2=Brunner |first2=Jim |date=April 6, 2017 |title=Lawsuit alleges Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually abused troubled teen in 1980s |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/lawsuit-alleges-seattle-mayor-ed-murray-sexually-abused-troubled-teen-in-1980s/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> The allegations were refuted by Mayor Murray and his physicians, finding discrepancies between the lawsuit's description of Murray and a physical examination of his genitals.<ref>{{cite news |last=Frame |first=Susannah |date=April 12, 2017 |title=Mayor's attorney: 'Case should be dropped' after doctor examined genitalia |url=http://www.king5.com/news/politics/mayors-attorney-case-should-be-dropped-after-doctor-examined-genitalia/430547709 |publisher=[[KING-TV|KING 5 News]] |accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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The scandal led to calls for the mayor to step down from the race by ''[[The Seattle Times]]'' editorial board, citing the need for a qualified leader to step up in his place.<ref>{{cite news |author=Seattle Times editorial board |date=April 12, 2017 |title=Seattle Mayor Ed Murray should not run for re-election |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/mr-mayor-what-is-best-for-seattle/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> |
The scandal led to calls for the mayor to step down from the race by ''[[The Seattle Times]]'' editorial board, citing the need for a qualified leader to step up in his place.<ref>{{cite news |author=Seattle Times editorial board |date=April 12, 2017 |title=Seattle Mayor Ed Murray should not run for re-election |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/mr-mayor-what-is-best-for-seattle/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> Murray ended his campaign on May 9, after a fourth accuser was identified.<ref name="Times-Murray"/> |
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Revision as of 16:36, 11 May 2017
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The 2017 Seattle mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2017, to elect the mayor of Seattle. Incumbent mayor Ed Murray initially sought re-election, but ended his campaign amid allegations of sexual abuse.[1][2] Several local activists, along with former mayor Mike McGinn and state senator Bob Hasegawa, have announced that they will run for the office.
Municipal elections in Washington are officially non-partisan. A non-partisan primary will be held on August 1, 2017. The top two candidates with the most votes in the primary will advance to the November 7 general election.[3][4]
Candidates
Declared
- Peter Alcorn[5]
- Casey Carlisle (Libertarian Party)[6][7]
- Michael Harris, TV producer and conservationist[8]
- Bob Hasegawa, State Senator from 11th district (Democratic Party)[9]
- David Ishii[6]
- Harley Lever, leader of "Safe Seattle" advocacy group[10]
- Mary Juanita Martin (Socialist Workers Party)[6][7]
- Mike McGinn, former mayor[11]
- Cary Moon, activist and urban planner[12]
- Nikkita Oliver, attorney and community organizer (Peoples Party of Seattle)[13]
- Jason Roberts (Democratic Party)[6]
- Alex Tsimerman[6]
- Keith Whiteman, musician[6][7]
- Jenny Durkan, former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington[14]
Declined
- Mike O'Brien, City Councilmember[15]
Dropped out
- Ed Murray, incumbent mayor; dropped out on May 9[1]
- Andres Salomon, safe streets activist;[16] dropped out on April 20[17]
Controversies
In early April, several months before the primary election, a lawsuit was filed against Mayor Ed Murray, alleging sexual abuse of the plaintiff as a minor in the 1980s in exchange for drug money.[18] The allegations were refuted by Mayor Murray and his physicians, finding discrepancies between the lawsuit's description of Murray and a physical examination of his genitals.[19]
The scandal led to calls for the mayor to step down from the race by The Seattle Times editorial board, citing the need for a qualified leader to step up in his place.[20] Murray ended his campaign on May 9, after a fourth accuser was identified.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Beekman, Daniel (May 9, 2017). "Seattle Mayor Ed Murray won't seek second term: 'It tears me to pieces to step away'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Connelly, Joel (February 13, 2016). "Mayor Ed Murray loves his stressful job: 'I am going to run for re-election'". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ "Candidate Timeline". Democracy Voucher Program. City of Seattle. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ^ "Seattle Voter's Guide: November 8, 2016 General Election". Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ^ Bernard, Sara (April 3, 2017). "For a Different Kind of Candidate, a Different Kind of Campaign Kickoff Party". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Campaigns, 2017: Mayor". Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Who is running for Seattle mayor? Meet the candidates". Q13 Fox News. April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ "Seattle-based TV producer Michael Harris joins mayoral race". KIRO Radio. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Kroman, David (May 8, 2017). "Bob Hasegawa is running for Seattle mayor". Crosscut.com. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ Norimine, Hayat (May 2, 2017). "3 Charged with May Day Crimes, New Candidates Join (and Drop) Races, Jon Grant Wants Mayor to Resign". Seattle Met. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ Doughton, Sandi; Beekman, Daniel (April 17, 2017). "Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to run against incumbent Ed Murray". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ Beekman, Daniel (April 19, 2017). "Cary Moon, activist who fought Highway 99 tunnel, to run for Seattle mayor". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ Beekman, Daniel (March 8, 2017). "Activist, educator Nikkita Oliver to run against Mayor Ed Murray". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ Pittman, Travis; Daniels, Chris (May 9, 2017). "Former US Attorney Jenny Durkan joining Seattle mayor's race". KING 5. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Kroman, David (January 25, 2017). "Councilmember O'Brien passes on a run for mayor". Crosscut.com. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ Beekman, Daniel (February 2, 2017). "Safe-streets activist Andres Salomon says he's in race for Seattle mayor". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
- ^ Groover, Heidi (April 20, 2017). "Safe Streets Advocate Andres Salomon Drops Out of Mayor's Race". The Stranger. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ Kamb, Lewis; Brunner, Jim (April 6, 2017). "Lawsuit alleges Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually abused troubled teen in 1980s". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- ^ Frame, Susannah (April 12, 2017). "Mayor's attorney: 'Case should be dropped' after doctor examined genitalia". KING 5 News. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- ^ Seattle Times editorial board (April 12, 2017). "Seattle Mayor Ed Murray should not run for re-election". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
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