[6] The 2021 election cycle was the 3rd use of Seattle's Democracy Vouchers Program,[7] which other cities and states have looked to replicate.

[10] Michael McQuaid ran in the election, but withdrew after his criminal record involving multiple assaults was reported on.

[11][12] Bobby Lindsey, Jordan Elizabeth Fisher, Martin, Paul Glumaz, and Mosqueda are participating in the democracy voucher program.

[27] Businesswoman Sara Nelson, who had run in the 8th district in 2017,[28] and Brianna Thomas, who worked as González's chief of staff, also ran in the election.

[29] Brianna K. Thomas, Corey Eichner, Oliver, and Xtian Gunter are participating in the democracy voucher program.