Kevin Nichols
@kevinnichols.org
Issaquah City Councilmember. PhD scientist and data nerd who e-bikes to meetings to try and build a more affordable future. Previously: COVID tests (you're welcome), Gates Foundation, bubble physics. Personal account.
The 2025-2026 results show Jeremie Dufault back as the most conservative House rep after a 2-year hiatus, narrowly beating out Jim Walsh. 🧵3/5
March 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The 2025-2026 results show Jeremie Dufault back as the most conservative House rep after a 2-year hiatus, narrowly beating out Jim Walsh. 🧵3/5
On the progressive end, freshwoman Rep. Briana Thomas is narrowly edging out fellow freshman Shaun Scott @organizewithshaun.bsky.social and Sharlett Mena as the most progressive according to the voting data. 🧵2/5
March 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On the progressive end, freshwoman Rep. Briana Thomas is narrowly edging out fellow freshman Shaun Scott @organizewithshaun.bsky.social and Sharlett Mena as the most progressive according to the voting data. 🧵2/5
Ballard is another great example. Just looking at the yes/no votes on Prop 1., it looks like Ballard was a big supporter. And it was! But, it still significantly underperformed Dave based on how much progressive potential is there.🧵(4/5)
December 6, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Ballard is another great example. Just looking at the yes/no votes on Prop 1., it looks like Ballard was a big supporter. And it was! But, it still significantly underperformed Dave based on how much progressive potential is there.🧵(4/5)
However, after Upthegroveing, we can see outliers that aren't obvious from the yes/no vote alone. West Seattle is one glaring example. Lots of progressive votes, but transit under performed Dave. From a transit accessibility perspective this makes sense.🧵(3/5)
December 6, 2024 at 8:03 PM
However, after Upthegroveing, we can see outliers that aren't obvious from the yes/no vote alone. West Seattle is one glaring example. Lots of progressive votes, but transit under performed Dave. From a transit accessibility perspective this makes sense.🧵(3/5)
If we were to just look at the yes/no results for prop 1 (shown here), you see basically what you'd expect. The most urbanized areas vote for transit, but Godspeed to any bus in Madison Park.🧵(2/5)
December 6, 2024 at 8:02 PM
If we were to just look at the yes/no results for prop 1 (shown here), you see basically what you'd expect. The most urbanized areas vote for transit, but Godspeed to any bus in Madison Park.🧵(2/5)
The Upthegrove Normalization is this election's hottest way to spot outliers in progressive WA issues. Take a precinct, and see if it over or under-performed Upthegrove, the progressive Public Lands candidate. For example, look at this map of Seattle Prop 1 (transit) after Upthegroveing it.🧵(1/5)
December 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM
The Upthegrove Normalization is this election's hottest way to spot outliers in progressive WA issues. Take a precinct, and see if it over or under-performed Upthegrove, the progressive Public Lands candidate. For example, look at this map of Seattle Prop 1 (transit) after Upthegroveing it.🧵(1/5)