Paul Charbonneau
@pcharbonneau.bsky.social
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Newcastle City Councilmember, Political Consultant, Hazen High Asst. Boys & Girls Wrestling Coach, Certified Peer Counselor & mental health educator/uncertified policy nerd
Newcastle City Councilmember, Political Consultant, Hazen High Asst. Boys & Girls Wrestling Coach, Certified Peer Counselor & mental health educator/uncertified policy nerd
WE WON BIG! Grateful to the people of Newcastle for your trust in me and for showing us where this city's values truly are. I've put my heart and soul into coaching in this community, volunteering in this community, and serving on council.
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
WE WON BIG! Grateful to the people of Newcastle for your trust in me and for showing us where this city's values truly are. I've put my heart and soul into coaching in this community, volunteering in this community, and serving on council.
GET THE BROOM 🧹🧹
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
Another city where progressives did well tonight: Newcastle.
FINAL STEP COUNT: 475,499
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
GET THE BROOM 🧹🧹
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
4-0 DEM SWEEP FOR FIRST DEM MAJORITY IN NEWCASTLE’S 31 YEAR HISTORY: 6-1 DEMS IN NEWCASTLE
FINAL STEP COUNT: 475,499
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
November 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
FINAL STEP COUNT: 475,499
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
Today’s the big day! Make sure to turn your ballot into a BALLOT BOX by 8pm tonight.
We’ve built what I believe to be the largest coalition of support ever for a Newcastle Council seat.
We’ve run a campaign that truly reflects how I’ve served:
30,850 steps this week / 458,018 steps total
Yes still knocking - trying to reach all the folks who voted for the first time this year and are either new to the area or first-timers!
Photo: 2 year old Stella Charbonneau repping her Uncle Paul! (she can’t vote yet, but we appreciate her support)
Yes still knocking - trying to reach all the folks who voted for the first time this year and are either new to the area or first-timers!
Photo: 2 year old Stella Charbonneau repping her Uncle Paul! (she can’t vote yet, but we appreciate her support)
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 AM
30,850 steps this week / 458,018 steps total
Yes still knocking - trying to reach all the folks who voted for the first time this year and are either new to the area or first-timers!
Photo: 2 year old Stella Charbonneau repping her Uncle Paul! (she can’t vote yet, but we appreciate her support)
Yes still knocking - trying to reach all the folks who voted for the first time this year and are either new to the area or first-timers!
Photo: 2 year old Stella Charbonneau repping her Uncle Paul! (she can’t vote yet, but we appreciate her support)
What this election means to me:
Being elected as the then-youngest Councilmember in King County 4 years ago. Grappling with a callous council majority that’s shot down nearly all of my major projects and put my hometown on the front page news twice for hateful ideas.
Being elected as the then-youngest Councilmember in King County 4 years ago. Grappling with a callous council majority that’s shot down nearly all of my major projects and put my hometown on the front page news twice for hateful ideas.
October 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
What this election means to me:
Being elected as the then-youngest Councilmember in King County 4 years ago. Grappling with a callous council majority that’s shot down nearly all of my major projects and put my hometown on the front page news twice for hateful ideas.
Being elected as the then-youngest Councilmember in King County 4 years ago. Grappling with a callous council majority that’s shot down nearly all of my major projects and put my hometown on the front page news twice for hateful ideas.
31,933 steps this past week / 427,078 steps total
Newcastle! Here are your options for Position 6 this year —
Your incumbent (me) that has walked over 400k steps to meet you at your doors, answer your questions, and has helped our city access more resources in 4 years than
Newcastle! Here are your options for Position 6 this year —
Your incumbent (me) that has walked over 400k steps to meet you at your doors, answer your questions, and has helped our city access more resources in 4 years than
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
31,933 steps this past week / 427,078 steps total
Newcastle! Here are your options for Position 6 this year —
Your incumbent (me) that has walked over 400k steps to meet you at your doors, answer your questions, and has helped our city access more resources in 4 years than
Newcastle! Here are your options for Position 6 this year —
Your incumbent (me) that has walked over 400k steps to meet you at your doors, answer your questions, and has helped our city access more resources in 4 years than
T-Minus 14 days until the election -
Proud to be endorsed by our entire legislative delegation representing Newcastle at the state capitol - Reps. @banglang.bsky.social My-Linh Thai, Janice Zahn, and Senator Lisa Wellman!
Proud to be endorsed by our entire legislative delegation representing Newcastle at the state capitol - Reps. @banglang.bsky.social My-Linh Thai, Janice Zahn, and Senator Lisa Wellman!
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
T-Minus 14 days until the election -
Proud to be endorsed by our entire legislative delegation representing Newcastle at the state capitol - Reps. @banglang.bsky.social My-Linh Thai, Janice Zahn, and Senator Lisa Wellman!
Proud to be endorsed by our entire legislative delegation representing Newcastle at the state capitol - Reps. @banglang.bsky.social My-Linh Thai, Janice Zahn, and Senator Lisa Wellman!
39,233 steps this past week / 395,145 steps total
Focusing this week on talking to voters who just moved to Newcastle to make sure those normally not engaged in local elections can hear from me!
Focusing this week on talking to voters who just moved to Newcastle to make sure those normally not engaged in local elections can hear from me!
October 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
39,233 steps this past week / 395,145 steps total
Focusing this week on talking to voters who just moved to Newcastle to make sure those normally not engaged in local elections can hear from me!
Focusing this week on talking to voters who just moved to Newcastle to make sure those normally not engaged in local elections can hear from me!
21 Days until the Election and your ballots arrive this week! From the Fuse Washington Voter Guide:
"Charbonneau has consistently been a progressive leader during his time on the council. He is an outspoken advocate for affordable housing and mental health...
"Charbonneau has consistently been a progressive leader during his time on the council. He is an outspoken advocate for affordable housing and mental health...
October 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
21 Days until the Election and your ballots arrive this week! From the Fuse Washington Voter Guide:
"Charbonneau has consistently been a progressive leader during his time on the council. He is an outspoken advocate for affordable housing and mental health...
"Charbonneau has consistently been a progressive leader during his time on the council. He is an outspoken advocate for affordable housing and mental health...
25 Days until the Election - Proud to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates - Washington!
Whether it's organizing for Planned Parenthood as a 19 and 20-year-old college student, or fighting for our local LGBTQ community -
Whether it's organizing for Planned Parenthood as a 19 and 20-year-old college student, or fighting for our local LGBTQ community -
October 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
25 Days until the Election - Proud to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates - Washington!
Whether it's organizing for Planned Parenthood as a 19 and 20-year-old college student, or fighting for our local LGBTQ community -
Whether it's organizing for Planned Parenthood as a 19 and 20-year-old college student, or fighting for our local LGBTQ community -
28 Days until the Election - Proud to be endorsed by Washington Conservation Action - the leading organization in WA's environmental community!
As the younger brother of a high school science teacher and a Gen-Z elected I know we MUST legislate with urgency to protect our environment.
As the younger brother of a high school science teacher and a Gen-Z elected I know we MUST legislate with urgency to protect our environment.
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
28 Days until the Election - Proud to be endorsed by Washington Conservation Action - the leading organization in WA's environmental community!
As the younger brother of a high school science teacher and a Gen-Z elected I know we MUST legislate with urgency to protect our environment.
As the younger brother of a high school science teacher and a Gen-Z elected I know we MUST legislate with urgency to protect our environment.
34,248 steps last week + this week/ 355,912 steps total
Rain or shine, we stay on the grind - this election is too important! Walking Lake Washington Blvd in the rain today talking about my voting record pushing for pedestrian infrastructure investments, inclusivity, and more -
Rain or shine, we stay on the grind - this election is too important! Walking Lake Washington Blvd in the rain today talking about my voting record pushing for pedestrian infrastructure investments, inclusivity, and more -
October 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
34,248 steps last week + this week/ 355,912 steps total
Rain or shine, we stay on the grind - this election is too important! Walking Lake Washington Blvd in the rain today talking about my voting record pushing for pedestrian infrastructure investments, inclusivity, and more -
Rain or shine, we stay on the grind - this election is too important! Walking Lake Washington Blvd in the rain today talking about my voting record pushing for pedestrian infrastructure investments, inclusivity, and more -
Proud to be endorsed by Newcastle's Fire & Emergency services provider: Bellevue Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 1604!
As the former campaign manager for a Firefighter, I've advocated for making sure our local Firefighters have the resources they need.
As the former campaign manager for a Firefighter, I've advocated for making sure our local Firefighters have the resources they need.
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Proud to be endorsed by Newcastle's Fire & Emergency services provider: Bellevue Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 1604!
As the former campaign manager for a Firefighter, I've advocated for making sure our local Firefighters have the resources they need.
As the former campaign manager for a Firefighter, I've advocated for making sure our local Firefighters have the resources they need.
T-Minus 22 Days until Ballots hit the mail:
Our campaign is endorsed by our Congressman, Adam Smith!
Fun fact: Congressman Smith and I both ran for office for the first time at age 24. I appreciate his advice and continued partnership with Newcastle!
Our campaign is endorsed by our Congressman, Adam Smith!
Fun fact: Congressman Smith and I both ran for office for the first time at age 24. I appreciate his advice and continued partnership with Newcastle!
September 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
T-Minus 22 Days until Ballots hit the mail:
Our campaign is endorsed by our Congressman, Adam Smith!
Fun fact: Congressman Smith and I both ran for office for the first time at age 24. I appreciate his advice and continued partnership with Newcastle!
Our campaign is endorsed by our Congressman, Adam Smith!
Fun fact: Congressman Smith and I both ran for office for the first time at age 24. I appreciate his advice and continued partnership with Newcastle!
46,418 steps over the past week / 321,664 steps total
Productive week talking to residents on the West side of the city and passing a Youth Council at Tuesday’s meeting!
Pictured: Two of our interns out on the trail + how each of my two kittens deals with me being gone
Productive week talking to residents on the West side of the city and passing a Youth Council at Tuesday’s meeting!
Pictured: Two of our interns out on the trail + how each of my two kittens deals with me being gone
September 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
46,418 steps over the past week / 321,664 steps total
Productive week talking to residents on the West side of the city and passing a Youth Council at Tuesday’s meeting!
Pictured: Two of our interns out on the trail + how each of my two kittens deals with me being gone
Productive week talking to residents on the West side of the city and passing a Youth Council at Tuesday’s meeting!
Pictured: Two of our interns out on the trail + how each of my two kittens deals with me being gone
Hey Friends, your ballots should arrive in the mail just ONE MONTH from right now! We're rolling out all the endorsers of our campaign on social media leading up to voting - first up:
Governor Bob Ferguson!
When I ran for council 4 years ago, I saw my hometown was disconnected (cont'd)
Governor Bob Ferguson!
When I ran for council 4 years ago, I saw my hometown was disconnected (cont'd)
September 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hey Friends, your ballots should arrive in the mail just ONE MONTH from right now! We're rolling out all the endorsers of our campaign on social media leading up to voting - first up:
Governor Bob Ferguson!
When I ran for council 4 years ago, I saw my hometown was disconnected (cont'd)
Governor Bob Ferguson!
When I ran for council 4 years ago, I saw my hometown was disconnected (cont'd)
10,097 steps Monday + 9,640 today / 275,246 steps total
Spent the entire last two nights talking to renters and folks in townhomes - this precinct is one I used to be a PCO for! Got several folks grateful to ask their councilman questions.
Spent the entire last two nights talking to renters and folks in townhomes - this precinct is one I used to be a PCO for! Got several folks grateful to ask their councilman questions.
September 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
10,097 steps Monday + 9,640 today / 275,246 steps total
Spent the entire last two nights talking to renters and folks in townhomes - this precinct is one I used to be a PCO for! Got several folks grateful to ask their councilman questions.
Spent the entire last two nights talking to renters and folks in townhomes - this precinct is one I used to be a PCO for! Got several folks grateful to ask their councilman questions.
7,434 earlier this week + 11,488 today / 255,509 steps total
Doors, Tony Ventrella Memorial Wiffleball Game last night, then more doors tonight before Newcastle Days tomorrow! Honoring Tony and his belief in me with my votes and being involved in our Newcastle community!
Doors, Tony Ventrella Memorial Wiffleball Game last night, then more doors tonight before Newcastle Days tomorrow! Honoring Tony and his belief in me with my votes and being involved in our Newcastle community!
September 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
7,434 earlier this week + 11,488 today / 255,509 steps total
Doors, Tony Ventrella Memorial Wiffleball Game last night, then more doors tonight before Newcastle Days tomorrow! Honoring Tony and his belief in me with my votes and being involved in our Newcastle community!
Doors, Tony Ventrella Memorial Wiffleball Game last night, then more doors tonight before Newcastle Days tomorrow! Honoring Tony and his belief in me with my votes and being involved in our Newcastle community!
8,002 earlier this week + 9,598 today / 236,587 steps total
Hazen and Liberty working in harmony between myself and our intern Tyler on the doors tonight! Talking to folks near Newcastle Elementary as we get back to school, and even visited by a gaggle of geese!
Hazen and Liberty working in harmony between myself and our intern Tyler on the doors tonight! Talking to folks near Newcastle Elementary as we get back to school, and even visited by a gaggle of geese!
August 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
8,002 earlier this week + 9,598 today / 236,587 steps total
Hazen and Liberty working in harmony between myself and our intern Tyler on the doors tonight! Talking to folks near Newcastle Elementary as we get back to school, and even visited by a gaggle of geese!
Hazen and Liberty working in harmony between myself and our intern Tyler on the doors tonight! Talking to folks near Newcastle Elementary as we get back to school, and even visited by a gaggle of geese!
5,630 Friday + 6,911 today / 218,987 steps total
Thank you to the nice supporters who gave me some cold Kombucha, the several folks eager to know how many steps I’m at when I knocked on their door, and the multiple folks I’ve never met before asking me why the Town Hall was cancelled and sharing
Thank you to the nice supporters who gave me some cold Kombucha, the several folks eager to know how many steps I’m at when I knocked on their door, and the multiple folks I’ve never met before asking me why the Town Hall was cancelled and sharing
August 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
5,630 Friday + 6,911 today / 218,987 steps total
Thank you to the nice supporters who gave me some cold Kombucha, the several folks eager to know how many steps I’m at when I knocked on their door, and the multiple folks I’ve never met before asking me why the Town Hall was cancelled and sharing
Thank you to the nice supporters who gave me some cold Kombucha, the several folks eager to know how many steps I’m at when I knocked on their door, and the multiple folks I’ve never met before asking me why the Town Hall was cancelled and sharing
7,334 today / 206,446 steps total
I’m disheartened that Tuesday night the Conservative majority on our council pushed to cancel an already scheduled upcoming town hall — an effort I directly led to increase the number of city town halls to make our work more transparent.
I’m disheartened that Tuesday night the Conservative majority on our council pushed to cancel an already scheduled upcoming town hall — an effort I directly led to increase the number of city town halls to make our work more transparent.
August 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
7,334 today / 206,446 steps total
I’m disheartened that Tuesday night the Conservative majority on our council pushed to cancel an already scheduled upcoming town hall — an effort I directly led to increase the number of city town halls to make our work more transparent.
I’m disheartened that Tuesday night the Conservative majority on our council pushed to cancel an already scheduled upcoming town hall — an effort I directly led to increase the number of city town halls to make our work more transparent.
6,349 today / 199,112 steps total
“Living out here - you’re only the second candidate to ever knock on my door. The first one was you four years ago.” Some things just stay the same - that we campaign harder than anyone and reach the most remote parts of the city!
“Living out here - you’re only the second candidate to ever knock on my door. The first one was you four years ago.” Some things just stay the same - that we campaign harder than anyone and reach the most remote parts of the city!
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August 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
6,349 today / 199,112 steps total
“Living out here - you’re only the second candidate to ever knock on my door. The first one was you four years ago.” Some things just stay the same - that we campaign harder than anyone and reach the most remote parts of the city!
“Living out here - you’re only the second candidate to ever knock on my door. The first one was you four years ago.” Some things just stay the same - that we campaign harder than anyone and reach the most remote parts of the city!
11,314 today / 192,763 steps total
Campaigning today near the Newcastle Golf Course with our interns Jack and Shriya! Contrary to popular belief, we are far more than just a golf course. Thank you to Bothell Mayor @masonthompson.bsky.social for the meme idea and competing with me for steps each day
Campaigning today near the Newcastle Golf Course with our interns Jack and Shriya! Contrary to popular belief, we are far more than just a golf course. Thank you to Bothell Mayor @masonthompson.bsky.social for the meme idea and competing with me for steps each day
August 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
11,314 today / 192,763 steps total
Campaigning today near the Newcastle Golf Course with our interns Jack and Shriya! Contrary to popular belief, we are far more than just a golf course. Thank you to Bothell Mayor @masonthompson.bsky.social for the meme idea and competing with me for steps each day
Campaigning today near the Newcastle Golf Course with our interns Jack and Shriya! Contrary to popular belief, we are far more than just a golf course. Thank you to Bothell Mayor @masonthompson.bsky.social for the meme idea and competing with me for steps each day
10,097 today / 181,449 steps total
Talking to residents with our intern Miles Parker today. Great conversations about grant money we’ve brought back to the city through state and county partnerships - a 2021 campaign promise I made good on! More to come if I’m re-elected.
Talking to residents with our intern Miles Parker today. Great conversations about grant money we’ve brought back to the city through state and county partnerships - a 2021 campaign promise I made good on! More to come if I’m re-elected.
August 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
10,097 today / 181,449 steps total
Talking to residents with our intern Miles Parker today. Great conversations about grant money we’ve brought back to the city through state and county partnerships - a 2021 campaign promise I made good on! More to come if I’m re-elected.
Talking to residents with our intern Miles Parker today. Great conversations about grant money we’ve brought back to the city through state and county partnerships - a 2021 campaign promise I made good on! More to come if I’m re-elected.
9,887 today + today / 171,352 steps total
Doors today with our campaign intern Shriya Sundar at some of the highest elevation points in the city!
Residents = Engaged
Calf Muscles = Very Engaged
Views = Impeccable
Join us: Paulforall.org
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Doors today with our campaign intern Shriya Sundar at some of the highest elevation points in the city!
Residents = Engaged
Calf Muscles = Very Engaged
Views = Impeccable
Join us: Paulforall.org
Donate: Secure.actblue.com/donate/paul-charbonneau
August 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
9,887 today + today / 171,352 steps total
Doors today with our campaign intern Shriya Sundar at some of the highest elevation points in the city!
Residents = Engaged
Calf Muscles = Very Engaged
Views = Impeccable
Join us: Paulforall.org
Donate: Secure.actblue.com/donate/paul-charbonneau
Doors today with our campaign intern Shriya Sundar at some of the highest elevation points in the city!
Residents = Engaged
Calf Muscles = Very Engaged
Views = Impeccable
Join us: Paulforall.org
Donate: Secure.actblue.com/donate/paul-charbonneau