Primary ballots are being mailed out this week so please look for them in your mailbox and make sure to vote! Tuesday, August 6 is the last day to return your ballot either by mail or at a drop box. The election is crucial for housing policy as it will determine which candidates advance to the General Election, potentially shifting the balance of power and philosophical approach to housing initiatives. This election serves as a barometer for public sentiment on key issues and sets the stage for future legislative actions. Counties will certify the Primary Election on August 20 and the General Election is Tuesday, November 5.
 
You can find drop box locations, ballot questions, candidate statements, and more information related to the election at King County Elections or Snohomish County Elections.  

You can review candidate endorsements by the Affordable Housing Council (AHC) below and see the full AHC list HERE.

Following a vote of our members of record, MBAKS is pleased to announce the following elected positions on the MBA 2025 Board of Directors:

• First Vice President, Vitaliy Gutsalo of Greencity Development, LLC
• Second Vice President, Tod Sakai, Sockeye Homes
• Secretary, Brenda Nunes of KW Nunes Group
• Associate at Large, Jordan Thayer, Morgan Stanley
• Builder at Large, John Mirante, D.R. Horton by Pacific Ridge Series
• Builder at Large, Mark Chriest, MainVue Homes 

Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for housing.

The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2023 election cycle.

Ballots are due Tuesday, November 7. Your vote in support of AHC-endorsed candidates will go a long way toward affecting the outcome of these critical races.

For dropbox locations, ballot questions, and more, visit King County Elections or Snohomish County Elections.

Endorsements as of October 19, 2023.