Voters Guide Live with Seattle CityClub & KUOW

Join Seattle CityClub and KUOW's on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at The Collective Seattle for a special live Voter Guide event as hosts Scott Greenstone and Catharine Smith -- along with State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan -- break down what's on the ballot for Washington's November 3 general election. From the biggest races to the ballot measures and issues shaping communities across the state, they'll provide the context and analysis you need to understand what's at stake.

Whether you already know how you're voting, or don't know where to start, this live conversation will help you make sense of the issues, the candidates, and the choices voters will face this November. Scott and Catharine will also answer audience questions, so bring your curiosity or submit your questions in advance to help shape the conversation.

Submit your questions here >

Program Schedule

5:30 p.m. Lite bites and networking (at High Tide on the first floor)
6:30 p.m. Program begins (at venue space on the second floor)
8:00 p.m. Program concludes

Guests are encouraged to arrive early to connect with fellow community members and enjoy lite bites, along with beverages available for purchase from The Collective Seattle.

Tickets

$40 | Adults

$15 | Students and Seniors

Reduced-price tickets are available for guests experiencing financial hardship to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

Networking

Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early, grab a bite, and engage with fellow civic enthusiasts! From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy lite bites (included with your ticket) on the first floor at The Collective Seattle, and connect with the Seattle CityClub community before the evening's conversation begins. Sip on a craft cocktail or mocktail and engage in meaningful discussions before settling in for an evening of insight and engagement.

Event information:

• The event will be held in-person at The Collective Seattle in the South Lake Union neighborhood
• Doors open at The Collective Seattle at 5:30 p.m. for networking on the first floor
• The formal program begins at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor
• Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar is available.
• Parking: Street parking may be available, and a parking garage (for paid parking) is located under The Collective via the alley off Harrison.
• Bus/transit routes nearby: The C Line and bus routes 8, 40 and 62 run nearby. See King County Metro Planner to find your route.

About Civic Cocktail

Civic Cocktail connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region. Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be friendly, fun, and fascinating. Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our Dialogue Across Differences initiative. We hope you can join in person, where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations.

About Seattle CityClub

Since 1980, Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives.

About Sound Politics

There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.

About The Collective

The Collective Seattle is a urban basecamp for the mind, body and soul. A vibrant, Members-only community in the heart of South Lake Union that merges dynamic space, active Members, neat programs and craveable food and beverage offerings.

Seattle CityClub may photograph or record portions of this event for educational and promotional use. By attending, guests acknowledge that they may appear in event photography or video.

Photography of minors: Seattle CityClub takes the photography of children seriously. Official event photographers will follow organization guidelines regarding minors, and we ask attendees to be respectful and obtain permission from a parent or guardian before photographing children who are not part of their group.

Only authorized photographers may take professional photography or video at the event. Personal photography and social media sharing are welcome, but recording full presentations or disrupting the event is not permitted.

Seattle CityClub reserves the right to use event photography and video for promotional and educational purposes.