What happens to money set aside for unused Democracy Vouchers?

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 8, 2025

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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People who support Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program outnumber those who actually use it.

In the August 5 primary election, about 114,000 Seattleites voted Yes on Proposition 1, which will renew the property tax funding Seattle’s unique public campaign financing system for another decade. It passed with 59% of the vote.

But as of September 3, only 36,882 Seattleites have returned their vouchers.

First approved by voters in 2015, the program gives Seattle residents four $25 coupons each …

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