Thank you all for your support, and I'll see you after the results are announced after 8pm.

Candidates everywhere are waiting nervously for polls to close. Even with the nerves, many candidates say that--win or lose--they don't regret running for office. I couldn't agree more. Deepening my knowledge of LWSD and local government leaders this year has been a privilege and a whole lot of fun!

Thank you again to @mlklabor.bsky.social for your endorsement and your recognition of our shared values. 💪

You can view all of the MLK Labor 2025 endorsements here: www.mlklabor.org/endorsements/

Come join us! We're going to have some fun! ☕🍩🎉

(Just remember to dress for whatever the weather decides to do.)

Melissa Stuart is seeking re-election to the Redmond City Council. votemelissastuart.com

Aspen Richter is a candidate for Lake Washington School Board. electaspen.com

Both campaigns are supported by broad coalitions of progressive champions--including the Progressive Voters Guide!

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has also created a joint donation page to support my campaign, which you can find here: secure.actblue.com/donate/vfasp...

If you've heard my explain my "why," you've heard about the teachers that were pivotal to my K-12 education and my life. Our teachers are amazing, and they have my unending gratitude for what they do.

Thank you to the LWEA members of WEA-PAC for this recommendation. I am honored by your support.

(Also, I loved seeing a PTSA shirt there! Horace Mann was representing!)

I'm a big supporter of infrastructure like this. After all, the majority of K-12 students aren't old enough to drive, and trails like this allow them and their families to engage in healthy movement and get around independently. Thank you to everyone who made this trail a reality!

Pictured, left to right: Marta Trilles (BSD board director and candidate), Jane Aras (BSD board director and candidate), myself, My-Linh Thai (state representative and former BSD board director), and Tracy Mayclin (BSD board director candidate).

At this point, it's too soon to say who my opponent will be in the November 4 election, with runner-up vote totals currently at 19.41% and 18.52%. Whoever it will be, I look forward to continuing to connect with community at doors and events and hearing what matters to you!

Thank you again!

We need to preserve the programs and teachers that make LWSD students great, while also ensuring the financial sustainability of our district.

I'll build on my experience serving the district and our PTSAs and families as well as my lived experience as a special education, highly capable education, and performing arts parent with three kids in the district.

Thank you for seeing the strength of my commitment to all our students and my connection with our community. I want to be your next board direction in position 4 to bring fresh perspective and new energy to LWSD.