Platform Freeze Until Early July

Jun 15, 2019 2 min read

Just a note, as previously written on Twitter and this blog: the platform is frozen until early July, likely some time late in the first…

A Candidate Opts Out

Jun 15, 2019 19 min read

Today, I received an official request, via the confirmed Twitter candidate address, from D2 candidate Christopher Peguero to opt out of ALIGNVOTE. Within an hour,…

Candidates, Have Your Say

Jun 11, 2019 9 min read

New ALIGNVOTE Feature: Candidate Voices Immediately upon launch of the candidate-facing preview of ALIGNVOTE last Wednesday, I heard a great feature request from D4 candidate…

Introducing ALIGNVOTE

Jun 10, 2019 19 min read

Ever wish you had help discovering which candidates agree the most with you? Simply answer a few questions, and ALIGNVOTE will tell you. It’s free,…

Hi, I’m Steve.

Jun 10, 2019 11 min read

About Me Hi. I’m Steve Murch, and I’m the sole person behind ALIGNVOTE. I think it’s reasonable to know who’s behind the site, and I’d…

Why I’m Done Letting “The Stranger” Influence My Vote

May 22, 2019 9 min read

The Stranger is a smug, snarky and occasionally clever Seattle media institution that makes some great nightlife recommendations. But when it comes to city politics,…