Have you stopped by the ballot box yet? Besa Gordon has some honest words to share about why you need to get out and vote. This election isn’t just about checking a few boxes—it’s about harnessing your power as a citizen of Seattle, King County, and the State of Washington, putting your ballot where your voice is. It’s like Besa said, your voice is the loudest in the city, but only if you use it.

The mayoral race between Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson, the King County Executive race between Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci, the Seattle City Attorney race between Erika Evans and Ann Davison, and the Seattle D2 race between Eddie Lin and Adonis Ducksworth all have major implications for the future of the Emerald City and King County, and dictate major decisions at the community level. Tuesday, November 4, is your last chance to not just watch the policy happen, but make the policy happen.

Election drop boxes close at 8 pm on Tuesday. If you are mailing your ballot, mail it by Monday evening.