It’s election season. So today, we’re bringing you a candidate debate hosted by Soundside's Libby Denkmann.

We’re looking at the candidates running for one of the citywide seats on Seattle City Council. 2026 will be a big year for the council – there’s a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and the continuous threat of federal troops being sent to Seattle.

Listen to debates and more from KUOW's Soundside here.

The Soundside team includes Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Hans Anderson, Gabrielle Healy, Maleeha Syed, and Jed Kim.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

It&rsquo;s election season.&nbsp;So today, we&rsquo;re bringing you a candidate debate hosted by <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/soundside">Soundside's</a> Libby Denkmann.
We&rsquo;re looking at the candidates running for one of the citywide seats on Seattle City Council.&nbsp;2026 will be a big year for the council &ndash; there&rsquo;s a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and the continuous threat of federal troops being sent to Seattle.
Listen to debates and more from <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/soundside">KUOW's Soundside here.</a>
The Soundside team includes Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Hans Anderson, Gabrielle Healy, Maleeha Syed, and Jed Kim.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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It’s election season.  So today, we’re bringing you a candidate debate hosted by KUOW.  This week, we’re looking at the candidates running for one of the citywide seats on Seattle City Council.  2026 will be a big year for the council – there’s a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and, of course, the continuous threat of federal troops being sent to Seattle. 

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