The county elections department has received ballots from only 14.2% of Seattle voters (54,000) so far.

With so few ballots returned, this election is still up in the air.

After it's over on Election Day (Tue 8/18), the parties will begin on Election Night (more info below).

But we all want someting to celebrate, so be sure to volunteer and vote for Friends of Seattle's endorsed candidates. They will have volunteer opportunities on Monday and on Election Day.

Mayor: Michael McGinn
Contact: Derek Farmer at (206) 303-8297 or derek.farmer@gmail.com

City Council Pos. 8: Mike O'Brien
Contact: Dan Schwartz at (206) 302-9737 or info@obrienforseattle.com

City Council Pos. 6: Jessie Israel
Contact: Kathleen Paganelli at jessieforseattle@hotmail.com

See our complete endorsements and voters guide.

PARTIES

Friends of Seattle Post-Election Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cafe Metropolitan (1701 E Olive Way)
More info

McGinn for Mayor Celebration
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009, 7:30pm
Havana (1010 E Pike St)

Seattle Works, Municipal League, and Publicola Election Watch Party
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 7:30pm-11:00pm
Twist Belltown (2313 1st Ave)