The Edgewater is hopping, as party-goers bounced between the Joe Mallahan party and buffet of spring rolls and fried shrimp on the second floor, the No on 1033 party on the third, and Dow Constantine upstairs, in the biggest room. Mallahan is catching the returns at home in Wallingford, and arriving later, according to his campaign. He's missing a party that is gaining steam by the minute, with suits far outnumbering the jeans. ---- A few blocks up in Belltown, Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata, council candidate David Bloom, and Seattle City Attorney candidate Pete Holmes were late for their own party. The three held a joint election-night bash at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. By 7:25, the three dozen or so supporters were starting to look at their watches and get on their cellphones. There was plenty of nibbles and drinks, but still no sign of the candidates. This reporter had to give up and cut out. Overheard on the way out: "How rude!" ----- There were great dance beats at the Approve 71 gathering at Pravda Studios as the party mood picks up and party-goer Chace Martin glides around the room in six-inch heels and a lime green mini skirt. Eat your heart out, Lady Gaga. Josh Castle, 25, volunteer event coordinator for the campaign, exuded positivity, noting that he'd never seen the gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender community so energized by an issue. "If what I've seen in the last month or so is any sign, I'm very confident this will be approved,'' said Castle, who also volunteered for the Obama campaign. "I've never seen this level of enthusiasm. It's wiped away any shred of apathy i've seen. They know their families and relationships are at stake. Campaign chair Anne Levenson taking the mike, and predicting a victory dance later.