Robert Leutwyler (Lynnwood City Council Position 5, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Robert Leutwyler ran in a special election to the Lynnwood City Council Position 5 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Leutwyler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Robert Leutwyler provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 25, 2025:
- Birth date: October 30, 1986
- Bachelor's: University of North Texas, 2010
- Graduate: University of Washington - Foster School of Business, 2019
- Military service: United States Army, 2010-2015
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Program Manager
- Prior offices held:
- City Councilmember, Position 5 (Prsnt-Prsnt)
- Incumbent officeholder: Yes
- Campaign website
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Elections
General election
Special general election for Lynnwood City Council Position 5
Robert Leutwyler and Mpiima M. Mugambe ran in the special general election for Lynnwood City Council Position 5 on November 4, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert Leutwyler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leutwyler's responses.
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- I was honored to be appointed to the Lynnwood City Council, and I’m working hard to earn your vote in November. I’m committed to restoring public trust in city government and delivering real solutions to the challenges we face. Our city is grappling with a $20+ million budget crisis, a rising cost of living, and ongoing concerns around public health and safety. Too many residents feel unheard, and too many are being left behind. You deserve a city that’s inclusive, responsive, and a responsible steward of your taxpayer dollars. As a resident, a Planning Commissioner, and now Council member, I’ve spent years advocating for Lynnwood because I believe in our potential. I will ensure your voice is heard and your priorities are acted on.
- Like many in Lynnwood, I come from a working-class family: healthcare workers, teachers, and union workers. I worked minimum-wage jobs through high school and college before joining the military. I rented for thirteen years, so I know firsthand the challenges of rising rents—having to move frequently, struggling to put down roots, and sharing space with multiple roommates just to make ends meet. I have also seen the toll that mental health struggles can take. Losing family members to suicide has deepened my commitment to expanding mental health support and ensuring easy access to quality healthcare. Friends and family who are LGBTQ+ have reinforced my belief that Lynnwood must be a place where everyone is truly welcome.
- I bring a unique blend of public and private sector experience to the Lynnwood City Council, having led complex projects and initiatives across the globe. I am the only candidate and current council member who is a combat veteran, and I’m ready to keep fighting for the people of Lynnwood with the same dedication I brought to my military service. My experiences in uniform, in business, and in community service have all strengthened my commitment to protecting our community, our shared values, and our democratic institutions. I believe government should reflect the best of who we are as Americans and be a force for good in people’s lives. That’s the standard I hold myself to and the approach I will continue to bring to the Council.
I am passionate about making Lynnwood a city that is truly welcoming and accessible to everyone. I believe in mobility with dignity. Let's reinvest in our streets and sidewalks to be safer and more accessible to residents regardless of age or ability.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
