Following an initial ballot count during the 2023 general election on Nov. 7, the three Seattle City Council members trying to retain their seats were trailing their opponents. The council members trying to keep their seats this year are Tammy Morales (District 2), Dan Strauss (District 6) and Andrew Lewis (District 7). Councilmembers Kshama Sawant (District 3), Alex Pedersen (District 4), Debora Juarez (District 5), and Lisa Herbold (District 1) are all not seeking reelection. This year’s election is for the seven district seats and does not include the two citywide seats held by Councilmember Sara Nelson and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. Council members serve four-year terms. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/elections/seattle-city-council-2023-election-results/281-5a73bb26-3327-4928-a4d0-3f29b7fb3c7d