Nilu Jenks
WA
Nilu Jenks is a candidate in the special election for Seattle City Council District 5. A community organizer, she previously ran for the district's council seat in 2023.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Served as an appointed member of the King County Elections Ranked Choice Voting Advisory Committee, listed on the county's official committee roster as the King County Democratic Party's representative among fifteen community and agency members appointed by Elections Director Julie Wise.
July 30, 2026
Source: kingcounty.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Received The Urbanist's endorsement in the 2026 Seattle City Council District 5 special election, the publication's second endorsement of her after her 2023 run for the same seat.
July 16, 2026
Source: theurbanist.org · researched July 31, 2026
Past race Nilu Jenks ran in:
- City of Seattle Council District No. 5 · August 4, 2026 · Seattle city, Washington
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.