Progressive Voters Guide

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8th Congressional District

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.

U.S. Representative

Democrat
Imraan Siddiqi

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Imraan Siddiqi is running for Congress for the 8th District to represent Washingtonians looking for a different approach to foreign policy. For the past four years, he has served as the executive director of the Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and has also served on CAIR's board of directors in Arizona, later becoming their chapter's executive director in 2015 as well.

As an advocate for the American Muslim community, Siddiqi was one of the first plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Trump's Muslim travel ban in 2017 and has brought his passion and energy for justice to this year's run for office as well. In our interview, he expressed dismay that aside from U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, none of Washington's members of Congress have adequately stood against the offensive in Palestine, asked for a ceasefire, or tried to stop the U.S. transfer of weapons to Israel. He stated that if elected, he wants to reduce the nation's high investment in the military-industrial complex and instead pour more into Medicare access for all and affordable housing. He wants to uplift criminal legal reform, support labor unions and the right to unionize, and hold corporations accountable for carbon emissions.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Imraan Siddiqi

Imraan Siddiqi is running for Congress for the 8th District to represent Washingtonians looking for a different approach to foreign policy.

Imraan Siddiqi is running for Congress for the 8th District to represent Washingtonians looking for a different approach to foreign policy. For the past four years, he has served as the executive director of the Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and has also served on CAIR's board of directors in Arizona, later becoming their chapter's executive director in 2015 as well.

As an advocate for the American Muslim community, Siddiqi was one of the first plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Trump's Muslim travel ban in 2017 and has brought his passion and energy for justice to this year's run for office as well. In our interview, he expressed dismay that aside from U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, none of Washington's members of Congress have adequately stood against the offensive in Palestine, asked for a ceasefire, or tried to stop the U.S. transfer of weapons to Israel. He stated that if elected, he wants to reduce the nation's high investment in the military-industrial complex and instead pour more into Medicare access for all and affordable housing. He wants to uplift criminal legal reform, support labor unions and the right to unionize, and hold corporations accountable for carbon emissions.

Imraan Siddiqi

Imraan Siddiqi is running for Congress for the 8th District to represent Washingtonians looking for a different approach to foreign policy.

Endorsed By: The Stranger, The Urbanist

Statewide

Attorney General

Democrat
Nick Brown

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Nick Brown is a former U.S. attorney for Western Washington running to protect the climate, our democracy, and Washingtonians' civil rights. Before his appointment by the Biden Administration in 2021, Brown worked as the general counsel for Gov. Jay Inslee. He also served in the US Army as a judge advocate general (JAG) officer, where he represented soldiers and the Army in legal matters, followed by working as a prosecutor. Brown has also served as chair of the attorney general’s Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights.

As the first Black U.S. attorney in the state's history, Brown notes that Washington is experiencing the highest number of hate crimes in 20 years. He wants to use the attorney general's office to implement laws that prosecute domestic terrorists, especially the burgeoning white supremacist movements that have threatened local leaders and committed violent hate crimes.

In our interview with Brown, he identified his top three priorities as strengthening the operations of the office, holding local jurisdictions accountable for upholding the law, and environmental enforcement. He emphasized his work with the attorney general's office as a special assistant attorney general and said that he would strive to build a more representative office and ensure they resolve problems with legal standards that led to the office receiving a fine last year. One of Brown's biggest accomplishments as an attorney was helping write Initiative 1639, Safe Schools and Safe Communities, which makes it illegal for anyone under 21 to own a semi-automatic rifle. He later defended the law against the NRA. Building from that success, Brown wants to continue to enforce laws against deadly weapons and defend the state against voter suppression, wage theft, and more.

We found that differences between the candidates in policy are smaller than overall differences in experience and direction. Like Dhingra, Brown also wants to enforce environmental laws strictly and uphold strong consumer protections by, for example, pursuing the ongoing investigation on monopolistic practices by landlords and rental companies to keep prices inflated.

Many organizations have endorsed both candidates and Brown is a good choice if you want to prioritize his experience running a large office of prosecuting attorneys.

Last updated: 2024-07-25

Nick Brown

Nick Brown is a former U.S. attorney for Western Washington running to protect the climate, our democracy, and Washingtonians' civil rights. Before his appointment by the Biden Administration in 2021, Brown worked as the general counsel for Gov. Jay Inslee.

Nick Brown is a former U.S. attorney for Western Washington running to protect the climate, our democracy, and Washingtonians' civil rights. Before his appointment by the Biden Administration in 2021, Brown worked as the general counsel for Gov. Jay Inslee. He also served in the US Army as a judge advocate general (JAG) officer, where he represented soldiers and the Army in legal matters, followed by working as a prosecutor. Brown has also served as chair of the attorney general’s Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights.

As the first Black U.S. attorney in the state's history, Brown notes that Washington is experiencing the highest number of hate crimes in 20 years. He wants to use the attorney general's office to implement laws that prosecute domestic terrorists, especially the burgeoning white supremacist movements that have threatened local leaders and committed violent hate crimes.

In our interview with Brown, he identified his top three priorities as strengthening the operations of the office, holding local jurisdictions accountable for upholding the law, and environmental enforcement. He emphasized his work with the attorney general's office as a special assistant attorney general and said that he would strive to build a more representative office and ensure they resolve problems with legal standards that led to the office receiving a fine last year. One of Brown's biggest accomplishments as an attorney was helping write Initiative 1639, Safe Schools and Safe Communities, which makes it illegal for anyone under 21 to own a semi-automatic rifle. He later defended the law against the NRA. Building from that success, Brown wants to continue to enforce laws against deadly weapons and defend the state against voter suppression, wage theft, and more.

We found that differences between the candidates in policy are smaller than overall differences in experience and direction. Like Dhingra, Brown also wants to enforce environmental laws strictly and uphold strong consumer protections by, for example, pursuing the ongoing investigation on monopolistic practices by landlords and rental companies to keep prices inflated.

Many organizations have endorsed both candidates and Brown is a good choice if you want to prioritize his experience running a large office of prosecuting attorneys.

Nick Brown

Nick Brown is a former U.S. attorney for Western Washington running to protect the climate, our democracy, and Washingtonians' civil rights. Before his appointment by the Biden Administration in 2021, Brown worked as the general counsel for Gov. Jay Inslee.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Washington State Labor Council, APACE, American Federation of Teachers - WA, WA State Council of Firefighters, The Stranger, The Urbanist, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Washington Education Association

Democrat
Nick Brown

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Nick Brown is a former U.S. attorney for Western Washington running to protect the climate, our democracy, and Washingtonians' civil rights. Before his appointment by the Biden Administration in 2021, Brown worked as the general counsel for Gov. Jay Inslee. He also served in the US Army as a judge advocate general (JAG) officer, where he represented soldiers and the Army in legal matters, followed by working as a prosecutor. Brown has also served as chair of the attorney general’s Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights.

As the first Black U.S. attorney in the state's history, Brown notes that Washington is experiencing the highest number of hate crimes in 20 years. He wants to use the attorney general's office to implement laws that prosecute domestic terrorists, especially the burgeoning white supremacist movements that have threatened local leaders and committed violent hate crimes.

In our interview with Brown, he identified his top three priorities as strengthening the operations of the office, holding local jurisdictions accountable for upholding the law, and environmental enforcement. He emphasized his work with the attorney general's office as a special assistant attorney general and said that he would strive to build a more representative office and ensure they resolve problems with legal standards that led to the office receiving a fine last year. One of Brown's biggest accomplishments as an attorney was helping write Initiative 1639, Safe Schools and Safe Communities, which makes it illegal for anyone under 21 to own a semi-automatic rifle. He later defended the law against the NRA. Building from that success, Brown wants to continue to enforce laws against deadly weapons and defend the state against voter suppression, wage theft, and more.

We found that differences between the candidates in policy are smaller than overall differences in experience and direction. Like Dhingra, Brown also wants to enforce environmental laws strictly and uphold strong consumer protections by, for example, pursuing the ongoing investigation on monopolistic practices by landlords and rental companies to keep prices inflated.

Many organizations have endorsed both candidates and Brown is a good choice if you want to prioritize his experience running a large office of prosecuting attorneys.

Last updated: 2024-07-25

Legislative Races

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.

1st Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

Democrat
Davina Duerr

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Davina Duerr is running for re-election to House Position 1 representing the 1st Legislative District. Duerr replaced Derek Stanford in the state House in 2019 when he moved to the district’s Senate seat. Before that, she worked as the deputy mayor and city council member in Bothell. Duerr also previously founded the M.I.L.K. Money campaign to support Northshore students experiencing homelessness.

In office this past session, Rep. Duerr was the primary sponsor of several bills to promote environmental justice and climate protections. One of the bills, which came through a collaboration with local environmental leaders, established that climate concerns must be considered in building plans. Her priorities include supporting public schools, reducing gun violence, and expanding affordable housing options for all income levels.

Mark Davies, a typical party-line Republican, is challenging Duerr on a platform that would take the district backward. He spent more than 30 years at Boeing and has also been an active community member with his local Boy Scouts, church, and Habitat for Humanity. Davies was motivated to run because he and his wife, who has a disability, are struggling with the rising cost of living. Unfortunately, he does not have progressive solutions to the question of affordability. Instead, he wants to reduce public revenue, maintain our regressive tax system where working people pay more than their share, and oppose efforts to reduce health care costs.

Rep. Duerr has been a reliable progressive advocate in the House and deserves another term in Legislative District 1, Position 1.

Last updated: 2024-07-22

Davina Duerr

Davina Duerr is running for re-election to House Position 1 representing the 1st Legislative District. Duerr replaced Derek Stanford in the state House in 2019 when he moved to the district’s Senate seat. Before that, she worked as the deputy mayor and city council member in Bothell.

Davina Duerr is running for re-election to House Position 1 representing the 1st Legislative District. Duerr replaced Derek Stanford in the state House in 2019 when he moved to the district’s Senate seat. Before that, she worked as the deputy mayor and city council member in Bothell. Duerr also previously founded the M.I.L.K. Money campaign to support Northshore students experiencing homelessness.

In office this past session, Rep. Duerr was the primary sponsor of several bills to promote environmental justice and climate protections. One of the bills, which came through a collaboration with local environmental leaders, established that climate concerns must be considered in building plans. Her priorities include supporting public schools, reducing gun violence, and expanding affordable housing options for all income levels.

Mark Davies, a typical party-line Republican, is challenging Duerr on a platform that would take the district backward. He spent more than 30 years at Boeing and has also been an active community member with his local Boy Scouts, church, and Habitat for Humanity. Davies was motivated to run because he and his wife, who has a disability, are struggling with the rising cost of living. Unfortunately, he does not have progressive solutions to the question of affordability. Instead, he wants to reduce public revenue, maintain our regressive tax system where working people pay more than their share, and oppose efforts to reduce health care costs.

Rep. Duerr has been a reliable progressive advocate in the House and deserves another term in Legislative District 1, Position 1.

Davina Duerr

Davina Duerr is running for re-election to House Position 1 representing the 1st Legislative District. Duerr replaced Derek Stanford in the state House in 2019 when he moved to the district’s Senate seat. Before that, she worked as the deputy mayor and city council member in Bothell.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters 117, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes

Democrat
Davina Duerr

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Davina Duerr is running for re-election to House Position 1 representing the 1st Legislative District. Duerr replaced Derek Stanford in the state House in 2019 when he moved to the district’s Senate seat. Before that, she worked as the deputy mayor and city council member in Bothell. Duerr also previously founded the M.I.L.K. Money campaign to support Northshore students experiencing homelessness.

In office this past session, Rep. Duerr was the primary sponsor of several bills to promote environmental justice and climate protections. One of the bills, which came through a collaboration with local environmental leaders, established that climate concerns must be considered in building plans. Her priorities include supporting public schools, reducing gun violence, and expanding affordable housing options for all income levels.

Mark Davies, a typical party-line Republican, is challenging Duerr on a platform that would take the district backward. He spent more than 30 years at Boeing and has also been an active community member with his local Boy Scouts, church, and Habitat for Humanity. Davies was motivated to run because he and his wife, who has a disability, are struggling with the rising cost of living. Unfortunately, he does not have progressive solutions to the question of affordability. Instead, he wants to reduce public revenue, maintain our regressive tax system where working people pay more than their share, and oppose efforts to reduce health care costs.

Rep. Duerr has been a reliable progressive advocate in the House and deserves another term in Legislative District 1, Position 1.

Last updated: 2024-07-22

5th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

Democrat
Kristiana De Leon

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Kristiana de Leon is a two-term Black Diamond City Council member who is running for Position 1 in the 5th Legislative District to represent rural Democrats. Her top campaign priorities include funding public education, tax fairness, and growth management.

In our interview, de Leon made a strong case for herself as a capable and forward-thinking leader. She wants education and youth mental health care to be fully funded, health care access prioritized, and tribal sovereignty to be respected. De Leon feels more discussion is needed to include smaller cities and counties in big projects like mass transit and climate work. She sees homelessness increasing in places like Black Diamond and states that more affordable housing is the crucial path forward for communities all over Washington.

On public safety, she believes crime prevention is key. For example, she would ensure people have opportunities to thrive by creating more educational and career opportunities, funding mental health care, and expanding therapeutic courts as an alternative to sentencing for drug rehab. We especially appreciated that de Leon wants to join the House as a legislator who believes in making the wealthy pay what they owe our communities.

De Leon is a good choice if you're looking for a progressive with an organizing background who will be a voice for smaller cities and rural areas in the district.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Kristiana De Leon

Kristiana de Leon is a two-term Black Diamond City Council member who is running for Position 1 in the 5th Legislative District to represent rural Democrats. Her top campaign priorities include funding public education, tax fairness, and growth management.

Kristiana de Leon is a two-term Black Diamond City Council member who is running for Position 1 in the 5th Legislative District to represent rural Democrats. Her top campaign priorities include funding public education, tax fairness, and growth management.

In our interview, de Leon made a strong case for herself as a capable and forward-thinking leader. She wants education and youth mental health care to be fully funded, health care access prioritized, and tribal sovereignty to be respected. De Leon feels more discussion is needed to include smaller cities and counties in big projects like mass transit and climate work. She sees homelessness increasing in places like Black Diamond and states that more affordable housing is the crucial path forward for communities all over Washington.

On public safety, she believes crime prevention is key. For example, she would ensure people have opportunities to thrive by creating more educational and career opportunities, funding mental health care, and expanding therapeutic courts as an alternative to sentencing for drug rehab. We especially appreciated that de Leon wants to join the House as a legislator who believes in making the wealthy pay what they owe our communities.

De Leon is a good choice if you're looking for a progressive with an organizing background who will be a voice for smaller cities and rural areas in the district.

Kristiana De Leon

Kristiana de Leon is a two-term Black Diamond City Council member who is running for Position 1 in the 5th Legislative District to represent rural Democrats. Her top campaign priorities include funding public education, tax fairness, and growth management.

Endorsed By: The Urbanist, Equal Rights Washington, Pro-Choice Washington

22nd Legislative District

State Senator

Democrat
Jessica Bateman

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Rep. Jessica Bateman is running to represent the 22nd Legislative District in the state Senate. A star legislator in her four years serving in the state House, she hopes to continue leading the state on housing affordability, reproductive justice, climate, and more. Before serving in the House, Bateman was an Olympia City Council member for five years, including serving as deputy mayor for two years, and an Olympia Planning Commissioner. She currently works as a policy advisor for community health centers in Washington.

One of Bateman's biggest contributions has been her tenacity in making housing more affordable and accessible for all. In 2022, Bateman was the prime sponsor of the "middle housing" bill, which sought to expand housing options near transit and require cities to allow more homes to be built. Middle housing, or housing options between large-scale housing complexes and single-family homes, is one crucial element Washington families need to reduce costs. As cities build more duplexes, triplexes, cottage clusters, townhomes, and other medium-sized options, Washington can finally begin to meet its housing deficit, lower rents, increase homeownership, and more.

Bateman has also successfully sponsored other progressive priorities, including bills to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone, simplify the decarbonization of buildings, grow the behavioral health workforce through in-state licensing, and create incentives to convert commercial buildings into housing.

Jessica Bateman has been a standout member of the House and has earned your vote for state Senate.

Last updated: 2024-07-18

Jessica Bateman

Rep. Jessica Bateman is running to represent the 22nd Legislative District in the state Senate. A star legislator in her four years serving in the state House, she hopes to continue leading the state on housing affordability, reproductive justice, climate, and more.

Rep. Jessica Bateman is running to represent the 22nd Legislative District in the state Senate. A star legislator in her four years serving in the state House, she hopes to continue leading the state on housing affordability, reproductive justice, climate, and more. Before serving in the House, Bateman was an Olympia City Council member for five years, including serving as deputy mayor for two years, and an Olympia Planning Commissioner. She currently works as a policy advisor for community health centers in Washington.

One of Bateman's biggest contributions has been her tenacity in making housing more affordable and accessible for all. In 2022, Bateman was the prime sponsor of the "middle housing" bill, which sought to expand housing options near transit and require cities to allow more homes to be built. Middle housing, or housing options between large-scale housing complexes and single-family homes, is one crucial element Washington families need to reduce costs. As cities build more duplexes, triplexes, cottage clusters, townhomes, and other medium-sized options, Washington can finally begin to meet its housing deficit, lower rents, increase homeownership, and more.

Bateman has also successfully sponsored other progressive priorities, including bills to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone, simplify the decarbonization of buildings, grow the behavioral health workforce through in-state licensing, and create incentives to convert commercial buildings into housing.

Jessica Bateman has been a standout member of the House and has earned your vote for state Senate.

Jessica Bateman

Rep. Jessica Bateman is running to represent the 22nd Legislative District in the state Senate. A star legislator in her four years serving in the state House, she hopes to continue leading the state on housing affordability, reproductive justice, climate, and more.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Democrat
Jessica Bateman

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Rep. Jessica Bateman is running to represent the 22nd Legislative District in the state Senate. A star legislator in her four years serving in the state House, she hopes to continue leading the state on housing affordability, reproductive justice, climate, and more. Before serving in the House, Bateman was an Olympia City Council member for five years, including serving as deputy mayor for two years, and an Olympia Planning Commissioner. She currently works as a policy advisor for community health centers in Washington.

One of Bateman's biggest contributions has been her tenacity in making housing more affordable and accessible for all. In 2022, Bateman was the prime sponsor of the "middle housing" bill, which sought to expand housing options near transit and require cities to allow more homes to be built. Middle housing, or housing options between large-scale housing complexes and single-family homes, is one crucial element Washington families need to reduce costs. As cities build more duplexes, triplexes, cottage clusters, townhomes, and other medium-sized options, Washington can finally begin to meet its housing deficit, lower rents, increase homeownership, and more.

Bateman has also successfully sponsored other progressive priorities, including bills to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone, simplify the decarbonization of buildings, grow the behavioral health workforce through in-state licensing, and create incentives to convert commercial buildings into housing.

Jessica Bateman has been a standout member of the House and has earned your vote for state Senate.

Last updated: 2024-07-18

27th Legislative District

State Senator

Democrat
Yasmin Trudeau

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Sen. Yasmin Trudeau is seeking another term representing the 27th Legislative District in the state Senate. She first joined the Senate when the Pierce County Council unanimously selected her to fill Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seat in 2021. She was elected to the seat since and has distinguished herself as a progressive voice. Outside of the Senate, she works as the Race Equity Unit manager for the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

In Olympia, Trudeau has made ambitious strides toward progress. Recently, she was the primary sponsor of a bill to reduce police violence by prohibiting the practice of hog-tying in the wake of the killing of Manuel Ellis by three Tacoma police officers. Trudeau was also a primary sponsor of bills to cover lactation consulting under Medicaid and offer voluntary professional licensing for providers, to increase middle housing options, to establish both Eid al-Fitr and Hannukah as state holidays, and to strengthen jury diversity so our criminal legal system functions more fairly. Her priorities have long centered on building safe and sustainable communities, including through investments in environmental protections, behavioral health services, accessible housing, food security, and more.

Republican Carole Sue Braaten is challenging Trudeau this year. In 2012, she ran for a state House seat representing Legislative District 25 but did not make it past the primary. In this race, she has yet to release a campaign platform or website as of early June.

Yasmin Trudeau is the best choice in this race for the Legislative District 27 senate seat.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Yasmin Trudeau

Sen. Yasmin Trudeau is seeking another term representing the 27th Legislative District in the state Senate. She first joined the Senate when the Pierce County Council unanimously selected her to fill Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seat in 2021.

Sen. Yasmin Trudeau is seeking another term representing the 27th Legislative District in the state Senate. She first joined the Senate when the Pierce County Council unanimously selected her to fill Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seat in 2021. She was elected to the seat since and has distinguished herself as a progressive voice. Outside of the Senate, she works as the Race Equity Unit manager for the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

In Olympia, Trudeau has made ambitious strides toward progress. Recently, she was the primary sponsor of a bill to reduce police violence by prohibiting the practice of hog-tying in the wake of the killing of Manuel Ellis by three Tacoma police officers. Trudeau was also a primary sponsor of bills to cover lactation consulting under Medicaid and offer voluntary professional licensing for providers, to increase middle housing options, to establish both Eid al-Fitr and Hannukah as state holidays, and to strengthen jury diversity so our criminal legal system functions more fairly. Her priorities have long centered on building safe and sustainable communities, including through investments in environmental protections, behavioral health services, accessible housing, food security, and more.

Republican Carole Sue Braaten is challenging Trudeau this year. In 2012, she ran for a state House seat representing Legislative District 25 but did not make it past the primary. In this race, she has yet to release a campaign platform or website as of early June.

Yasmin Trudeau is the best choice in this race for the Legislative District 27 senate seat.

Yasmin Trudeau

Sen. Yasmin Trudeau is seeking another term representing the 27th Legislative District in the state Senate. She first joined the Senate when the Pierce County Council unanimously selected her to fill Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seat in 2021.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Housing Action Fund, Sage Leaders, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Teamsters 117, APACE, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Yasmin Trudeau

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Sen. Yasmin Trudeau is seeking another term representing the 27th Legislative District in the state Senate. She first joined the Senate when the Pierce County Council unanimously selected her to fill Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seat in 2021. She was elected to the seat since and has distinguished herself as a progressive voice. Outside of the Senate, she works as the Race Equity Unit manager for the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

In Olympia, Trudeau has made ambitious strides toward progress. Recently, she was the primary sponsor of a bill to reduce police violence by prohibiting the practice of hog-tying in the wake of the killing of Manuel Ellis by three Tacoma police officers. Trudeau was also a primary sponsor of bills to cover lactation consulting under Medicaid and offer voluntary professional licensing for providers, to increase middle housing options, to establish both Eid al-Fitr and Hannukah as state holidays, and to strengthen jury diversity so our criminal legal system functions more fairly. Her priorities have long centered on building safe and sustainable communities, including through investments in environmental protections, behavioral health services, accessible housing, food security, and more.

Republican Carole Sue Braaten is challenging Trudeau this year. In 2012, she ran for a state House seat representing Legislative District 25 but did not make it past the primary. In this race, she has yet to release a campaign platform or website as of early June.

Yasmin Trudeau is the best choice in this race for the Legislative District 27 senate seat.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Devin Rydel Kelly

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Fellow Democrat Devin Kelly is challenging Rep. Fey in this race. Kelly works at the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of data where he helps work towards racial and economic equity in Tacoma schools. He previously worked for SEIU 925, a state education union, as a full-time strategic researcher and union organizer. Recently, he led the Tacoma for All coalition that narrowly passed tenant protections on the November ballot last year.

In this race, Kelly is running on a strong progressive platform. His top priorities for Legislative District 27 include balancing our tax code so everyone pays their share, providing free state higher education, keeping people housed, offering equitable K-12 resources, and creating a green economy with good wages and sustainable practices.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Devin Rydel Kelly

Fellow Democrat Devin Kelly is challenging Rep. Fey in this race. Kelly works at the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of data where he helps work towards racial and economic equity in Tacoma schools.

Fellow Democrat Devin Kelly is challenging Rep. Fey in this race. Kelly works at the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of data where he helps work towards racial and economic equity in Tacoma schools. He previously worked for SEIU 925, a state education union, as a full-time strategic researcher and union organizer. Recently, he led the Tacoma for All coalition that narrowly passed tenant protections on the November ballot last year.

In this race, Kelly is running on a strong progressive platform. His top priorities for Legislative District 27 include balancing our tax code so everyone pays their share, providing free state higher education, keeping people housed, offering equitable K-12 resources, and creating a green economy with good wages and sustainable practices.

Devin Rydel Kelly

Fellow Democrat Devin Kelly is challenging Rep. Fey in this race. Kelly works at the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of data where he helps work towards racial and economic equity in Tacoma schools.

Endorsed By: Housing Action Fund, The Urbanist

29th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Sharlett Mena

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Rep. Sharlett Mena is running unopposed for re-election on her strong record from her first term representing the 29th Legislative District. Mena has a deep background in both public service and community organizing. She currently works at the Washington State Department of Ecology advancing environmental justice, protecting clean air and water, and implementing climate action. She co-created Voter Turnup in 2021, an organization led by people of color to spur voter turnout and civic engagement. Notably, she also served on the boards of Progreso, Planned Parenthood, and Fuse Washington, which produces this guide.

In the Legislature, Mena has worked hard to secure rights for all Washingtonians. She was the prime sponsor of the bills to improve the Voting Rights Act, ban hog-tying by law enforcement, and expand existing pay equity protections under Washington’s anti-discrimination laws.

Mena has had an impressive first term and has earned your vote to continue representing the 29th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Sharlett Mena

Rep. Sharlett Mena is running unopposed for re-election on her strong record from her first term representing the 29th Legislative District. Mena has a deep background in both public service and community organizing.

Rep. Sharlett Mena is running unopposed for re-election on her strong record from her first term representing the 29th Legislative District. Mena has a deep background in both public service and community organizing. She currently works at the Washington State Department of Ecology advancing environmental justice, protecting clean air and water, and implementing climate action. She co-created Voter Turnup in 2021, an organization led by people of color to spur voter turnout and civic engagement. Notably, she also served on the boards of Progreso, Planned Parenthood, and Fuse Washington, which produces this guide.

In the Legislature, Mena has worked hard to secure rights for all Washingtonians. She was the prime sponsor of the bills to improve the Voting Rights Act, ban hog-tying by law enforcement, and expand existing pay equity protections under Washington’s anti-discrimination laws.

Mena has had an impressive first term and has earned your vote to continue representing the 29th Legislative District.

Sharlett Mena

Rep. Sharlett Mena is running unopposed for re-election on her strong record from her first term representing the 29th Legislative District. Mena has a deep background in both public service and community organizing.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, Sage Leaders, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Sharlett Mena

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Rep. Sharlett Mena is running unopposed for re-election on her strong record from her first term representing the 29th Legislative District. Mena has a deep background in both public service and community organizing. She currently works at the Washington State Department of Ecology advancing environmental justice, protecting clean air and water, and implementing climate action. She co-created Voter Turnup in 2021, an organization led by people of color to spur voter turnout and civic engagement. Notably, she also served on the boards of Progreso, Planned Parenthood, and Fuse Washington, which produces this guide.

In the Legislature, Mena has worked hard to secure rights for all Washingtonians. She was the prime sponsor of the bills to improve the Voting Rights Act, ban hog-tying by law enforcement, and expand existing pay equity protections under Washington’s anti-discrimination laws.

Mena has had an impressive first term and has earned your vote to continue representing the 29th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

33rd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Mia Su-Ling Gregerson

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Democrat Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson is running for re-election to Legislative District 33, Position 2, to which she was first appointed in 2013. Previously, Gregerson served on the SeaTac City Council, including a stint as mayor from 2008 to 2015, and helped to bring the $15 minimum wage initiative to Seattle in 2014. She currently serves on the Washington State Investment Board.

Gregerson is a reliable progressive with an impressive track record advocating for accessible transit, fair wages, and voting rights. This past session, she was the primary sponsor of an unsuccessful bill to codify abortion rights into the state Constitution. As a secondary sponsor, Gregerson helped pass a slate of community-oriented bills to require and fund zero-emission school buses, to establish an Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance to help refugee settlements and to expand the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act to strengthen protections against wage discrimination.

Casey Esmond, who is challenging Gregerson without a party affiliation, has no campaign website or information available as of mid July. We will continue to monitor this race and update Esmond's information if it becomes available.

We recommend Mia Su-Ling Gregerson for another term in Legislative District 33, Position 2.

Last updated: 2024-07-18

Mia Su-Ling Gregerson

Democrat Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson is running for re-election to Legislative District 33, Position 2, to which she was first appointed in 2013.

Democrat Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson is running for re-election to Legislative District 33, Position 2, to which she was first appointed in 2013. Previously, Gregerson served on the SeaTac City Council, including a stint as mayor from 2008 to 2015, and helped to bring the $15 minimum wage initiative to Seattle in 2014. She currently serves on the Washington State Investment Board.

Gregerson is a reliable progressive with an impressive track record advocating for accessible transit, fair wages, and voting rights. This past session, she was the primary sponsor of an unsuccessful bill to codify abortion rights into the state Constitution. As a secondary sponsor, Gregerson helped pass a slate of community-oriented bills to require and fund zero-emission school buses, to establish an Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance to help refugee settlements and to expand the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act to strengthen protections against wage discrimination.

Casey Esmond, who is challenging Gregerson without a party affiliation, has no campaign website or information available as of mid July. We will continue to monitor this race and update Esmond's information if it becomes available.

We recommend Mia Su-Ling Gregerson for another term in Legislative District 33, Position 2.

Mia Su-Ling Gregerson

Democrat Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson is running for re-election to Legislative District 33, Position 2, to which she was first appointed in 2013.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters 117, UFCW 3000, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, APACE, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist

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Mia Su-Ling Gregerson

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Democrat Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson is running for re-election to Legislative District 33, Position 2, to which she was first appointed in 2013. Previously, Gregerson served on the SeaTac City Council, including a stint as mayor from 2008 to 2015, and helped to bring the $15 minimum wage initiative to Seattle in 2014. She currently serves on the Washington State Investment Board.

Gregerson is a reliable progressive with an impressive track record advocating for accessible transit, fair wages, and voting rights. This past session, she was the primary sponsor of an unsuccessful bill to codify abortion rights into the state Constitution. As a secondary sponsor, Gregerson helped pass a slate of community-oriented bills to require and fund zero-emission school buses, to establish an Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance to help refugee settlements and to expand the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act to strengthen protections against wage discrimination.

Casey Esmond, who is challenging Gregerson without a party affiliation, has no campaign website or information available as of mid July. We will continue to monitor this race and update Esmond's information if it becomes available.

We recommend Mia Su-Ling Gregerson for another term in Legislative District 33, Position 2.

Last updated: 2024-07-18

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters 117, UFCW 3000, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, APACE, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist

34th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

Democrat
Emily Alvarado

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Incumbent Rep. Emily Alvarado is running for a second term representing the 34th Legislative District. Alvarado is an attorney who works for Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on equity. She has also been a leader at a number of progressive organizations, including as the director of Seattle’s Office of Housing, an organizer with Planned Parenthood, and a board member of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance.

Alvarado had an impressive first term in Olympia. As a primary sponsor, she helped pass legislation to increase access to food assistance programs across the state. Alvarado was also a secondary sponsor of a successful bill to make it easier for low-income students to receive the Washington College Grant. Alvarado's top priority if re-elected is housing, and she sponsored a bill that was recently passed to provide rent stability so Washingtonians can stay housed. She'll also focus on universal health care, expanded childcare assistance for working families, and stronger investments in education.

Republican Radio Host/Podcaster and veteran Kimberly Cloud is challenging Alvarado. Despite having no platform in this race, Cloud states that she would implement “serious changes” if elected. Her voter pamphlet states “All Lives Matter” and stokes fears about public safety without mentioning a single policy solution. We need leaders who can bring people together to implement real solutions to raise our quality of life. Cloud is not a progressive choice.

Alvarado has earned your vote for a second term in Olympia.

Last updated: 2024-07-22

Emily Alvarado

Incumbent Rep. Emily Alvarado is running for a second term representing the 34th Legislative District. Alvarado is an attorney who works for Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on equity.

Incumbent Rep. Emily Alvarado is running for a second term representing the 34th Legislative District. Alvarado is an attorney who works for Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on equity. She has also been a leader at a number of progressive organizations, including as the director of Seattle’s Office of Housing, an organizer with Planned Parenthood, and a board member of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance.

Alvarado had an impressive first term in Olympia. As a primary sponsor, she helped pass legislation to increase access to food assistance programs across the state. Alvarado was also a secondary sponsor of a successful bill to make it easier for low-income students to receive the Washington College Grant. Alvarado's top priority if re-elected is housing, and she sponsored a bill that was recently passed to provide rent stability so Washingtonians can stay housed. She'll also focus on universal health care, expanded childcare assistance for working families, and stronger investments in education.

Republican Radio Host/Podcaster and veteran Kimberly Cloud is challenging Alvarado. Despite having no platform in this race, Cloud states that she would implement “serious changes” if elected. Her voter pamphlet states “All Lives Matter” and stokes fears about public safety without mentioning a single policy solution. We need leaders who can bring people together to implement real solutions to raise our quality of life. Cloud is not a progressive choice.

Alvarado has earned your vote for a second term in Olympia.

Emily Alvarado

Incumbent Rep. Emily Alvarado is running for a second term representing the 34th Legislative District. Alvarado is an attorney who works for Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on equity.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, OneAmerica Votes, Housing Action Fund, Sage Leaders, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters 117, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes

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Emily Alvarado

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Incumbent Rep. Emily Alvarado is running for a second term representing the 34th Legislative District. Alvarado is an attorney who works for Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on equity. She has also been a leader at a number of progressive organizations, including as the director of Seattle’s Office of Housing, an organizer with Planned Parenthood, and a board member of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance.

Alvarado had an impressive first term in Olympia. As a primary sponsor, she helped pass legislation to increase access to food assistance programs across the state. Alvarado was also a secondary sponsor of a successful bill to make it easier for low-income students to receive the Washington College Grant. Alvarado's top priority if re-elected is housing, and she sponsored a bill that was recently passed to provide rent stability so Washingtonians can stay housed. She'll also focus on universal health care, expanded childcare assistance for working families, and stronger investments in education.

Republican Radio Host/Podcaster and veteran Kimberly Cloud is challenging Alvarado. Despite having no platform in this race, Cloud states that she would implement “serious changes” if elected. Her voter pamphlet states “All Lives Matter” and stokes fears about public safety without mentioning a single policy solution. We need leaders who can bring people together to implement real solutions to raise our quality of life. Cloud is not a progressive choice.

Alvarado has earned your vote for a second term in Olympia.

Last updated: 2024-07-22

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Joe Fitzgibbon

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Incumbent Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for another term in Legislative District 34, House Position 2. He was first elected to the position in 2010 and has also worked as a legislative staffer and Burien planning commissioner.

In his tenure in the House, Fitzgibbon has been an exceptionally strong environmental advocate, helping Washington fight greenhouse gas emissions, keep air and water clean, reduce pollution, and protect salmon populations. In his most recent term, he was a secondary sponsor on the zero-emission school bus bill to provide sustainable and reliable transportation for Washington students. In addition, Fitzgibbon was a primary sponsor on legislation to help the state meet its climate goals to create a green future for generations to come.

Fitzgibbon is facing a challenge from conservative Jolie Landsdowne, the chair of the 34th Legislative District Republicans. Landsdowne parrots conservative talking points to reduce tax rates for the wealthy and companies, which would make Washington’s tax code even more imbalanced. In this campaign, she has also echoed right-wing desires to teach inaccurate science and history to Washington students.

We recommend Rep. Fitzgibbon for another term in Position 2 representing the 34th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Joe Fitzgibbon

Incumbent Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for another term in Legislative District 34, House Position 2. He was first elected to the position in 2010 and has also worked as a legislative staffer and Burien planning commissioner.

Incumbent Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for another term in Legislative District 34, House Position 2. He was first elected to the position in 2010 and has also worked as a legislative staffer and Burien planning commissioner.

In his tenure in the House, Fitzgibbon has been an exceptionally strong environmental advocate, helping Washington fight greenhouse gas emissions, keep air and water clean, reduce pollution, and protect salmon populations. In his most recent term, he was a secondary sponsor on the zero-emission school bus bill to provide sustainable and reliable transportation for Washington students. In addition, Fitzgibbon was a primary sponsor on legislation to help the state meet its climate goals to create a green future for generations to come.

Fitzgibbon is facing a challenge from conservative Jolie Landsdowne, the chair of the 34th Legislative District Republicans. Landsdowne parrots conservative talking points to reduce tax rates for the wealthy and companies, which would make Washington’s tax code even more imbalanced. In this campaign, she has also echoed right-wing desires to teach inaccurate science and history to Washington students.

We recommend Rep. Fitzgibbon for another term in Position 2 representing the 34th Legislative District.

Joe Fitzgibbon

Incumbent Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for another term in Legislative District 34, House Position 2. He was first elected to the position in 2010 and has also worked as a legislative staffer and Burien planning commissioner.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, OneAmerica Votes, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

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Joe Fitzgibbon

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Incumbent Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is running for another term in Legislative District 34, House Position 2. He was first elected to the position in 2010 and has also worked as a legislative staffer and Burien planning commissioner.

In his tenure in the House, Fitzgibbon has been an exceptionally strong environmental advocate, helping Washington fight greenhouse gas emissions, keep air and water clean, reduce pollution, and protect salmon populations. In his most recent term, he was a secondary sponsor on the zero-emission school bus bill to provide sustainable and reliable transportation for Washington students. In addition, Fitzgibbon was a primary sponsor on legislation to help the state meet its climate goals to create a green future for generations to come.

Fitzgibbon is facing a challenge from conservative Jolie Landsdowne, the chair of the 34th Legislative District Republicans. Landsdowne parrots conservative talking points to reduce tax rates for the wealthy and companies, which would make Washington’s tax code even more imbalanced. In this campaign, she has also echoed right-wing desires to teach inaccurate science and history to Washington students.

We recommend Rep. Fitzgibbon for another term in Position 2 representing the 34th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

36th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

Democrat
Julia Reed

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Rep. Julia Reed is running unopposed for re-election to Legislative District 36, House Position 1 where she has served for the past two years. Reed currently works in policy consulting and has served in a number of different government roles, including with the State Department’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace during the Obama administration. She has also served the community as a YMCA Social Impact Center board member, the former chair of the 36th Legislative District Democrats, and previously had served on the board of Fuse Washington, the organization that produces this guide.

Reed is a true progressive with bold ideas for bringing resources, opportunity, and prosperity to Washington communities. This year, she was the primary sponsor of a progressive bill to increase housing availability near transit hubs. She helped to pass a slate of community-oriented bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to require zero-emission school buses, to prevent gun violence through better regulation of firearm dealers, and to strengthen protection for abortion care providers who face harassment.

Julia Reed has been an important vote in the state House to move our state forward on key community issues. She deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 representing the 36th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Julia Reed

Rep. Julia Reed is running unopposed for re-election to Legislative District 36, House Position 1 where she has served for the past two years.

Rep. Julia Reed is running unopposed for re-election to Legislative District 36, House Position 1 where she has served for the past two years. Reed currently works in policy consulting and has served in a number of different government roles, including with the State Department’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace during the Obama administration. She has also served the community as a YMCA Social Impact Center board member, the former chair of the 36th Legislative District Democrats, and previously had served on the board of Fuse Washington, the organization that produces this guide.

Reed is a true progressive with bold ideas for bringing resources, opportunity, and prosperity to Washington communities. This year, she was the primary sponsor of a progressive bill to increase housing availability near transit hubs. She helped to pass a slate of community-oriented bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to require zero-emission school buses, to prevent gun violence through better regulation of firearm dealers, and to strengthen protection for abortion care providers who face harassment.

Julia Reed has been an important vote in the state House to move our state forward on key community issues. She deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 representing the 36th Legislative District.

Julia Reed

Rep. Julia Reed is running unopposed for re-election to Legislative District 36, House Position 1 where she has served for the past two years.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Washington State Labor Council, Sage Leaders, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, APACE, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Julia Reed

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Rep. Julia Reed is running unopposed for re-election to Legislative District 36, House Position 1 where she has served for the past two years. Reed currently works in policy consulting and has served in a number of different government roles, including with the State Department’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace during the Obama administration. She has also served the community as a YMCA Social Impact Center board member, the former chair of the 36th Legislative District Democrats, and previously had served on the board of Fuse Washington, the organization that produces this guide.

Reed is a true progressive with bold ideas for bringing resources, opportunity, and prosperity to Washington communities. This year, she was the primary sponsor of a progressive bill to increase housing availability near transit hubs. She helped to pass a slate of community-oriented bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to require zero-emission school buses, to prevent gun violence through better regulation of firearm dealers, and to strengthen protection for abortion care providers who face harassment.

Julia Reed has been an important vote in the state House to move our state forward on key community issues. She deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 representing the 36th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Liz Berry

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Democratic Rep. Liz Berry is running for another term in Legislative District 36, Position 2. Before joining the Legislature in 2021, Berry served as the director of the Washington State Association of Justice, the president of the National Women’s Political Caucus, and a board member of the organization formerly known as NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.

Berry has had two successful terms as a strong advocate representing her community. This year, she was the primary sponsor of a series of bills aimed at closing loopholes and reducing gun violence in Washington communities. She also helped to pass progressive victories as a secondary sponsor on bills to bring zero-emission school buses to Washington students and to expand wage protections under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Berry is facing a challenge from conservative Victoria Palmer, a personal organizer and chair of the 36th District Republicans. Palmer claims to have become politically engaged during the coronavirus pandemic when she organized a “March for Freedom” to oppose Gov. Inslee’s science-backed public health guidelines. Her conservative, anti-science views are far out of step with local voters.

We recommend Liz Berry for another term in House Position 2 representing the 36th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Liz Berry

Democratic Rep. Liz Berry is running for another term in Legislative District 36, Position 2.

Democratic Rep. Liz Berry is running for another term in Legislative District 36, Position 2. Before joining the Legislature in 2021, Berry served as the director of the Washington State Association of Justice, the president of the National Women’s Political Caucus, and a board member of the organization formerly known as NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.

Berry has had two successful terms as a strong advocate representing her community. This year, she was the primary sponsor of a series of bills aimed at closing loopholes and reducing gun violence in Washington communities. She also helped to pass progressive victories as a secondary sponsor on bills to bring zero-emission school buses to Washington students and to expand wage protections under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Berry is facing a challenge from conservative Victoria Palmer, a personal organizer and chair of the 36th District Republicans. Palmer claims to have become politically engaged during the coronavirus pandemic when she organized a “March for Freedom” to oppose Gov. Inslee’s science-backed public health guidelines. Her conservative, anti-science views are far out of step with local voters.

We recommend Liz Berry for another term in House Position 2 representing the 36th Legislative District.

Liz Berry

Democratic Rep. Liz Berry is running for another term in Legislative District 36, Position 2.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

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Liz Berry

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Democratic Rep. Liz Berry is running for another term in Legislative District 36, Position 2. Before joining the Legislature in 2021, Berry served as the director of the Washington State Association of Justice, the president of the National Women’s Political Caucus, and a board member of the organization formerly known as NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.

Berry has had two successful terms as a strong advocate representing her community. This year, she was the primary sponsor of a series of bills aimed at closing loopholes and reducing gun violence in Washington communities. She also helped to pass progressive victories as a secondary sponsor on bills to bring zero-emission school buses to Washington students and to expand wage protections under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Berry is facing a challenge from conservative Victoria Palmer, a personal organizer and chair of the 36th District Republicans. Palmer claims to have become politically engaged during the coronavirus pandemic when she organized a “March for Freedom” to oppose Gov. Inslee’s science-backed public health guidelines. Her conservative, anti-science views are far out of step with local voters.

We recommend Liz Berry for another term in House Position 2 representing the 36th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

37th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Chipalo Street

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Progressive Rep. Chipalo Street is seeking a second term in House Position 2 representing the 37th Legislative District. He is a strong community leader who co-founded a program to bring tech education to underserved Seattle students, served as a board member of the Institute For A Democratic Future, and volunteered as a former public policy impact council member for United Way of King County. Professionally, he works as a principal program manager for Microsoft’s office of the chief technology officer.

This past session, Street helped pass a slate of progressive bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to reduce barriers to early learning and childcare for working families, to fund zero-emission school buses, and to permit professional licensing for Washingtonians regardless of immigration documentation status. He has yet to update his campaign priorities in this election cycle but Street's record demonstrates he will continue bringing a community-centric approach to the Legislature if he is re-elected.

Libertarian challenger Matt McCally has no campaign website or information available as of mid July. We will continue to monitor this race and update McCally's information if it becomes available.

Chipalo Street has earned another term in the state House. He deserves your vote for Legislative District 37, Position 2 to continue bringing bold progressive ideas to the Legislature.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Chipalo Street

Progressive Rep. Chipalo Street is seeking a second term in House Position 2 representing the 37th Legislative District.

Progressive Rep. Chipalo Street is seeking a second term in House Position 2 representing the 37th Legislative District. He is a strong community leader who co-founded a program to bring tech education to underserved Seattle students, served as a board member of the Institute For A Democratic Future, and volunteered as a former public policy impact council member for United Way of King County. Professionally, he works as a principal program manager for Microsoft’s office of the chief technology officer.

This past session, Street helped pass a slate of progressive bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to reduce barriers to early learning and childcare for working families, to fund zero-emission school buses, and to permit professional licensing for Washingtonians regardless of immigration documentation status. He has yet to update his campaign priorities in this election cycle but Street's record demonstrates he will continue bringing a community-centric approach to the Legislature if he is re-elected.

Libertarian challenger Matt McCally has no campaign website or information available as of mid July. We will continue to monitor this race and update McCally's information if it becomes available.

Chipalo Street has earned another term in the state House. He deserves your vote for Legislative District 37, Position 2 to continue bringing bold progressive ideas to the Legislature.

Chipalo Street

Progressive Rep. Chipalo Street is seeking a second term in House Position 2 representing the 37th Legislative District.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters 117, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, APACE, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist

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Chipalo Street

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Progressive Rep. Chipalo Street is seeking a second term in House Position 2 representing the 37th Legislative District. He is a strong community leader who co-founded a program to bring tech education to underserved Seattle students, served as a board member of the Institute For A Democratic Future, and volunteered as a former public policy impact council member for United Way of King County. Professionally, he works as a principal program manager for Microsoft’s office of the chief technology officer.

This past session, Street helped pass a slate of progressive bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to reduce barriers to early learning and childcare for working families, to fund zero-emission school buses, and to permit professional licensing for Washingtonians regardless of immigration documentation status. He has yet to update his campaign priorities in this election cycle but Street's record demonstrates he will continue bringing a community-centric approach to the Legislature if he is re-elected.

Libertarian challenger Matt McCally has no campaign website or information available as of mid July. We will continue to monitor this race and update McCally's information if it becomes available.

Chipalo Street has earned another term in the state House. He deserves your vote for Legislative District 37, Position 2 to continue bringing bold progressive ideas to the Legislature.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, Teamsters 117, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, APACE, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist

38th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

Democrat
Julio Cortes

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Progressive Rep. Julio Cortes is seeking a second term in Legislative District 38, Position 1. Outside of the Legislature, Cortes manages communications and marketing for the City of Everett. He is a strong community leader who currently serves on the Everett Arena Public Facilities District board and previously worked with Cocoon House to support families and children experiencing housing insecurity.

Rep. Cortes has led with a thoughtful understanding of the root causes of community issues and a commitment to addressing them compassionately and effectively. This session, he helped to pass a number of critical bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to provide 100% clean energy school buses, expand the wage discrimination protections in the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, and streamline access to early learning and childcare programs for low-income and working Washington families.

Now, Cortes is campaigning to invest in workforce development and small businesses, expand affordable housing, provide wraparound services to Washingtonians struggling the most, and address our upside-down tax code so everyone pays their share. We recommend Julio Cortes for another term in Legislative District 38, Position 1.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Julio Cortes

Progressive Rep. Julio Cortes is seeking a second term in Legislative District 38, Position 1. Outside of the Legislature, Cortes manages communications and marketing for the City of Everett.

Progressive Rep. Julio Cortes is seeking a second term in Legislative District 38, Position 1. Outside of the Legislature, Cortes manages communications and marketing for the City of Everett. He is a strong community leader who currently serves on the Everett Arena Public Facilities District board and previously worked with Cocoon House to support families and children experiencing housing insecurity.

Rep. Cortes has led with a thoughtful understanding of the root causes of community issues and a commitment to addressing them compassionately and effectively. This session, he helped to pass a number of critical bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to provide 100% clean energy school buses, expand the wage discrimination protections in the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, and streamline access to early learning and childcare programs for low-income and working Washington families.

Now, Cortes is campaigning to invest in workforce development and small businesses, expand affordable housing, provide wraparound services to Washingtonians struggling the most, and address our upside-down tax code so everyone pays their share. We recommend Julio Cortes for another term in Legislative District 38, Position 1.

Julio Cortes

Progressive Rep. Julio Cortes is seeking a second term in Legislative District 38, Position 1. Outside of the Legislature, Cortes manages communications and marketing for the City of Everett.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, Housing Action Fund, Sage Leaders, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, American Federation of Teachers - WA, The Urbanist, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Julio Cortes

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Progressive Rep. Julio Cortes is seeking a second term in Legislative District 38, Position 1. Outside of the Legislature, Cortes manages communications and marketing for the City of Everett. He is a strong community leader who currently serves on the Everett Arena Public Facilities District board and previously worked with Cocoon House to support families and children experiencing housing insecurity.

Rep. Cortes has led with a thoughtful understanding of the root causes of community issues and a commitment to addressing them compassionately and effectively. This session, he helped to pass a number of critical bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to provide 100% clean energy school buses, expand the wage discrimination protections in the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, and streamline access to early learning and childcare programs for low-income and working Washington families.

Now, Cortes is campaigning to invest in workforce development and small businesses, expand affordable housing, provide wraparound services to Washingtonians struggling the most, and address our upside-down tax code so everyone pays their share. We recommend Julio Cortes for another term in Legislative District 38, Position 1.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

41st Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
My-Linh Thai

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Democratic incumbent Rep. My-Linh Thai is seeking her fourth term representing the 41st Legislative District in the state House. Before joining the Legislature, Thai served as the president of the Bellevue School District and as the vice president of the Washington State School Board Directors Association. She was the first refugee elected to the state House and is now the deputy majority leader.

This year, Thai sponsored an impressive number of bills in the House aimed at improving the lives of Washingtonians. Some of those include reducing plastic pollution, expanding eligibility for the Working Families Tax Credit, and protecting consumer health data. She also led in making the Lunar New Year a state holiday. If re-elected, Thai wants to continue her work protecting the environment and making our communities safer and more affordable.

She faces a challenge from Republican Al Rosenthal, who also ran and lost against Thai in 2022. A retired Boeing engineer, Rosenthal has no elected or community leadership experience. Though his website appears to not have been updated since 2022, his campaign hinges on policies like jailing and forcing people struggling with addiction into compulsory treatment, banning third-trimester abortions even if the mother's life is in danger, and sending anyone who is homeless and has a mental health issue to languish forever in an "isolated facility," essentially incarcerating our neighbors struggling the most.

Thai's outstanding track record in Olympia has earned her another term representing the 41st Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

My-Linh Thai

Democratic incumbent Rep. My-Linh Thai is seeking her fourth term representing the 41st Legislative District in the state House.

Democratic incumbent Rep. My-Linh Thai is seeking her fourth term representing the 41st Legislative District in the state House. Before joining the Legislature, Thai served as the president of the Bellevue School District and as the vice president of the Washington State School Board Directors Association. She was the first refugee elected to the state House and is now the deputy majority leader.

This year, Thai sponsored an impressive number of bills in the House aimed at improving the lives of Washingtonians. Some of those include reducing plastic pollution, expanding eligibility for the Working Families Tax Credit, and protecting consumer health data. She also led in making the Lunar New Year a state holiday. If re-elected, Thai wants to continue her work protecting the environment and making our communities safer and more affordable.

She faces a challenge from Republican Al Rosenthal, who also ran and lost against Thai in 2022. A retired Boeing engineer, Rosenthal has no elected or community leadership experience. Though his website appears to not have been updated since 2022, his campaign hinges on policies like jailing and forcing people struggling with addiction into compulsory treatment, banning third-trimester abortions even if the mother's life is in danger, and sending anyone who is homeless and has a mental health issue to languish forever in an "isolated facility," essentially incarcerating our neighbors struggling the most.

Thai's outstanding track record in Olympia has earned her another term representing the 41st Legislative District.

My-Linh Thai

Democratic incumbent Rep. My-Linh Thai is seeking her fourth term representing the 41st Legislative District in the state House.

Endorsed By: OneAmerica Votes, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Conservation Action, SEIU 775, APACE, The Stranger, The Urbanist, Washington Bikes, Equal Rights Washington

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My-Linh Thai

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Democratic incumbent Rep. My-Linh Thai is seeking her fourth term representing the 41st Legislative District in the state House. Before joining the Legislature, Thai served as the president of the Bellevue School District and as the vice president of the Washington State School Board Directors Association. She was the first refugee elected to the state House and is now the deputy majority leader.

This year, Thai sponsored an impressive number of bills in the House aimed at improving the lives of Washingtonians. Some of those include reducing plastic pollution, expanding eligibility for the Working Families Tax Credit, and protecting consumer health data. She also led in making the Lunar New Year a state holiday. If re-elected, Thai wants to continue her work protecting the environment and making our communities safer and more affordable.

She faces a challenge from Republican Al Rosenthal, who also ran and lost against Thai in 2022. A retired Boeing engineer, Rosenthal has no elected or community leadership experience. Though his website appears to not have been updated since 2022, his campaign hinges on policies like jailing and forcing people struggling with addiction into compulsory treatment, banning third-trimester abortions even if the mother's life is in danger, and sending anyone who is homeless and has a mental health issue to languish forever in an "isolated facility," essentially incarcerating our neighbors struggling the most.

Thai's outstanding track record in Olympia has earned her another term representing the 41st Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

43rd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

Democrat
Nicole Macri

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Rep. Nicole Macri is running unopposed for re-election to the 43rd Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected to the House in 2016, Macri is a strong progressive who has worked as an advocate for those with mental illnesses and people experiencing homelessness. She is currently the deputy director at the Downtown Emergency Service Center, where she has worked since 2002, and has won multiple awards for her civic leadership on affordable housing.

This year, Macri's accomplishments include passing bills to fund zero-emission school buses, prohibit book bans in schools by individuals, and require decarbonization planning for Puget Sound Energy. In previous sessions, she's worked hard to ensure that all Washingtonians have greater access to affordable housing, preserve abortion care access, and cap the cost of insulin at $35.

Macri has 20 years of experience in human services, championing affordable housing, and expanding health care. Her expertise and passion for expanding affordable housing options continue to be an incredible asset in Olympia. Macri deserves your vote to remain in the state House representing the 43rd Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Nicole Macri

Rep. Nicole Macri is running unopposed for re-election to the 43rd Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected to the House in 2016, Macri is a strong progressive who has worked as an advocate for those with mental illnesses and people experiencing homelessness.

Rep. Nicole Macri is running unopposed for re-election to the 43rd Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected to the House in 2016, Macri is a strong progressive who has worked as an advocate for those with mental illnesses and people experiencing homelessness. She is currently the deputy director at the Downtown Emergency Service Center, where she has worked since 2002, and has won multiple awards for her civic leadership on affordable housing.

This year, Macri's accomplishments include passing bills to fund zero-emission school buses, prohibit book bans in schools by individuals, and require decarbonization planning for Puget Sound Energy. In previous sessions, she's worked hard to ensure that all Washingtonians have greater access to affordable housing, preserve abortion care access, and cap the cost of insulin at $35.

Macri has 20 years of experience in human services, championing affordable housing, and expanding health care. Her expertise and passion for expanding affordable housing options continue to be an incredible asset in Olympia. Macri deserves your vote to remain in the state House representing the 43rd Legislative District.

Nicole Macri

Rep. Nicole Macri is running unopposed for re-election to the 43rd Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected to the House in 2016, Macri is a strong progressive who has worked as an advocate for those with mental illnesses and people experiencing homelessness.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, Housing Action Fund, WA Federation of State Employees, Council 28, SEIU Local 925, American Federation of Teachers - WA, UFCW 3000, SEIU 775, The Urbanist, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Nicole Macri

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Rep. Nicole Macri is running unopposed for re-election to the 43rd Legislative District, House Position 1. First elected to the House in 2016, Macri is a strong progressive who has worked as an advocate for those with mental illnesses and people experiencing homelessness. She is currently the deputy director at the Downtown Emergency Service Center, where she has worked since 2002, and has won multiple awards for her civic leadership on affordable housing.

This year, Macri's accomplishments include passing bills to fund zero-emission school buses, prohibit book bans in schools by individuals, and require decarbonization planning for Puget Sound Energy. In previous sessions, she's worked hard to ensure that all Washingtonians have greater access to affordable housing, preserve abortion care access, and cap the cost of insulin at $35.

Macri has 20 years of experience in human services, championing affordable housing, and expanding health care. Her expertise and passion for expanding affordable housing options continue to be an incredible asset in Olympia. Macri deserves your vote to remain in the state House representing the 43rd Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Shaun Scott

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Democrat Shaun Scott is running for this seat with a very progressive platform that supports working people. Scott is currently the policy lead at the Statewide Poverty Action Network and has also worked as a former campaign staffer for U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and as a Washington state field director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign.

Scott's policies are centered around the need for a collective response to Washington's biggest challenges. His platform features extensive information on reenvisioning public safety, strengthening civil liberties, improving the social safety net, and more. A few standout policy ideas include establishing a statewide guaranteed basic income, implementing statewide rent control, closing loopholes for corporations, and enacting social housing. His proposals also include pursuing zoning reform to make housing more affordable and expanding climate workforce development programs.

Scott's progressive agenda has received a broad slate of strong endorsements, from Rep. Frank Chopp to many progressive advocacy organizations. Shaun Scott is the best choice for state House from the 43rd Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Shaun Scott

Democrat Shaun Scott is running for this seat with a very progressive platform that supports working people. Scott is currently the policy lead at the Statewide Poverty Action Network and has also worked as a former campaign staffer for U.S. Rep.

Democrat Shaun Scott is running for this seat with a very progressive platform that supports working people. Scott is currently the policy lead at the Statewide Poverty Action Network and has also worked as a former campaign staffer for U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and as a Washington state field director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign.

Scott's policies are centered around the need for a collective response to Washington's biggest challenges. His platform features extensive information on reenvisioning public safety, strengthening civil liberties, improving the social safety net, and more. A few standout policy ideas include establishing a statewide guaranteed basic income, implementing statewide rent control, closing loopholes for corporations, and enacting social housing. His proposals also include pursuing zoning reform to make housing more affordable and expanding climate workforce development programs.

Scott's progressive agenda has received a broad slate of strong endorsements, from Rep. Frank Chopp to many progressive advocacy organizations. Shaun Scott is the best choice for state House from the 43rd Legislative District.

Shaun Scott

Democrat Shaun Scott is running for this seat with a very progressive platform that supports working people. Scott is currently the policy lead at the Statewide Poverty Action Network and has also worked as a former campaign staffer for U.S. Rep.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Washington State Labor Council, American Federation of Teachers - WA, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, Housing Action Fund, Sage Leaders, SEIU 775, OneAmerica Votes, The Stranger, The Urbanist, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Shaun Scott

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Democrat Shaun Scott is running for this seat with a very progressive platform that supports working people. Scott is currently the policy lead at the Statewide Poverty Action Network and has also worked as a former campaign staffer for U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and as a Washington state field director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign.

Scott's policies are centered around the need for a collective response to Washington's biggest challenges. His platform features extensive information on reenvisioning public safety, strengthening civil liberties, improving the social safety net, and more. A few standout policy ideas include establishing a statewide guaranteed basic income, implementing statewide rent control, closing loopholes for corporations, and enacting social housing. His proposals also include pursuing zoning reform to make housing more affordable and expanding climate workforce development programs.

Scott's progressive agenda has received a broad slate of strong endorsements, from Rep. Frank Chopp to many progressive advocacy organizations. Shaun Scott is the best choice for state House from the 43rd Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

45th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Melissa Demyan

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Democrat Melissa Demyan is challenging Rep. Springer this year for Position 2 in the 45th Legislative District. Demyan serves on the executive board of the 45th District Democrats and is a labor organizer with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

Demyan is running to the left of Springer and is critical of the representative's record authoring the bill for charter schools in Washington. In our interview with Demyan, she stated that her top three priorities if elected are education, health care, and climate. On education funding, Demyan promised to give no public dollars to private schools and will seek alternatives to inequitable levies and sales-tax-based education funding for public schools. She also supports a single-payer, health insurance program. Demyan feels that Springer is out of touch with the needs of working families and renters in the district. She wants to expedite permitting and improve zoning to speed up new, affordable construction, move towards universal pre-K, and create more green jobs.

We appreciated Demyan's commitment to a more progressive 45th District and recommend her for a fresh start in Olympia.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Melissa Demyan

Democrat Melissa Demyan is challenging Rep. Springer this year for Position 2 in the 45th Legislative District. Demyan serves on the executive board of the 45th District Democrats and is a labor organizer with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

Democrat Melissa Demyan is challenging Rep. Springer this year for Position 2 in the 45th Legislative District. Demyan serves on the executive board of the 45th District Democrats and is a labor organizer with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

Demyan is running to the left of Springer and is critical of the representative's record authoring the bill for charter schools in Washington. In our interview with Demyan, she stated that her top three priorities if elected are education, health care, and climate. On education funding, Demyan promised to give no public dollars to private schools and will seek alternatives to inequitable levies and sales-tax-based education funding for public schools. She also supports a single-payer, health insurance program. Demyan feels that Springer is out of touch with the needs of working families and renters in the district. She wants to expedite permitting and improve zoning to speed up new, affordable construction, move towards universal pre-K, and create more green jobs.

We appreciated Demyan's commitment to a more progressive 45th District and recommend her for a fresh start in Olympia.

Melissa Demyan

Democrat Melissa Demyan is challenging Rep. Springer this year for Position 2 in the 45th Legislative District. Demyan serves on the executive board of the 45th District Democrats and is a labor organizer with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

Endorsed By: Washington State Labor Council, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, The Urbanist, UFCW 3000, Washington Education Association, King County Democrats

46th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

Democrat
Darya Farivar

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Rep. Darya Farivar is running for re-election for the 46th Legislative District, Position 2. She has worked as the public policy director with Disability Rights Washington, an organization that provides free services to people with disabilities and protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Farivar has also served as co-chair of the Seattle Women's Commission, policy chair of the State Special Education Advisory Council, and a board member of Peyvand, which supports Iranian students at UW.

As the youngest member of the Legislature and the first Iranian American woman to ever serve, Farivar has focused on fulfilling her campaign promises to make progress on affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and a higher, equitable standard of living. This year she introduced and championed three bills signed into law, including one that clarifies that task forces and advisory groups working on issues from underrepresented communities should have at least three people from that community on the panel. Farivar also passed a bill that protects the survivors of childhood sexual abuse by extending the statute of limitations on reporting the abuser, and another for antitrust protections that put heavier fines on big corporations who break the law. She also sponsored many bills that aim to increase housing availability, like one to increase "middle housing" in single-family neighborhoods, and other bills to protect voting.

Challenging Farivar is Republican Simone Barron. She is the founder and director of Restaurant Workers of America, an "astroturf" group that promotes the interests of the restaurant lobby. Barron speaks proudly of testifying against raising the minimum wage for the restaurant industry at the federal, state, and local levels. She is also a Fox Business News contributor. She lists public safety, supporting small businesses by "restoring reasonable labor policy," and reducing the cost of living as priorities, though she doesn't give specifics past this.

Barron would likely be a barrier to economic progress for working families, while Farivar has a demonstrated track record for helping Washingtonians of all walks of life secure their civil rights, housing, and more. Farivar is by far the best choice for state House from the 46th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Darya Farivar

Rep. Darya Farivar is running for re-election for the 46th Legislative District, Position 2.

Rep. Darya Farivar is running for re-election for the 46th Legislative District, Position 2. She has worked as the public policy director with Disability Rights Washington, an organization that provides free services to people with disabilities and protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Farivar has also served as co-chair of the Seattle Women's Commission, policy chair of the State Special Education Advisory Council, and a board member of Peyvand, which supports Iranian students at UW.

As the youngest member of the Legislature and the first Iranian American woman to ever serve, Farivar has focused on fulfilling her campaign promises to make progress on affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and a higher, equitable standard of living. This year she introduced and championed three bills signed into law, including one that clarifies that task forces and advisory groups working on issues from underrepresented communities should have at least three people from that community on the panel. Farivar also passed a bill that protects the survivors of childhood sexual abuse by extending the statute of limitations on reporting the abuser, and another for antitrust protections that put heavier fines on big corporations who break the law. She also sponsored many bills that aim to increase housing availability, like one to increase "middle housing" in single-family neighborhoods, and other bills to protect voting.

Challenging Farivar is Republican Simone Barron. She is the founder and director of Restaurant Workers of America, an "astroturf" group that promotes the interests of the restaurant lobby. Barron speaks proudly of testifying against raising the minimum wage for the restaurant industry at the federal, state, and local levels. She is also a Fox Business News contributor. She lists public safety, supporting small businesses by "restoring reasonable labor policy," and reducing the cost of living as priorities, though she doesn't give specifics past this.

Barron would likely be a barrier to economic progress for working families, while Farivar has a demonstrated track record for helping Washingtonians of all walks of life secure their civil rights, housing, and more. Farivar is by far the best choice for state House from the 46th Legislative District.

Darya Farivar

Rep. Darya Farivar is running for re-election for the 46th Legislative District, Position 2.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington State Labor Council, OneAmerica Votes, Sage Leaders, American Federation of Teachers - WA, UFCW 3000, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, APACE, The Urbanist, Teamsters 117, Equal Rights Washington

Democrat
Darya Farivar

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Rep. Darya Farivar is running for re-election for the 46th Legislative District, Position 2. She has worked as the public policy director with Disability Rights Washington, an organization that provides free services to people with disabilities and protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Farivar has also served as co-chair of the Seattle Women's Commission, policy chair of the State Special Education Advisory Council, and a board member of Peyvand, which supports Iranian students at UW.

As the youngest member of the Legislature and the first Iranian American woman to ever serve, Farivar has focused on fulfilling her campaign promises to make progress on affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and a higher, equitable standard of living. This year she introduced and championed three bills signed into law, including one that clarifies that task forces and advisory groups working on issues from underrepresented communities should have at least three people from that community on the panel. Farivar also passed a bill that protects the survivors of childhood sexual abuse by extending the statute of limitations on reporting the abuser, and another for antitrust protections that put heavier fines on big corporations who break the law. She also sponsored many bills that aim to increase housing availability, like one to increase "middle housing" in single-family neighborhoods, and other bills to protect voting.

Challenging Farivar is Republican Simone Barron. She is the founder and director of Restaurant Workers of America, an "astroturf" group that promotes the interests of the restaurant lobby. Barron speaks proudly of testifying against raising the minimum wage for the restaurant industry at the federal, state, and local levels. She is also a Fox Business News contributor. She lists public safety, supporting small businesses by "restoring reasonable labor policy," and reducing the cost of living as priorities, though she doesn't give specifics past this.

Barron would likely be a barrier to economic progress for working families, while Farivar has a demonstrated track record for helping Washingtonians of all walks of life secure their civil rights, housing, and more. Farivar is by far the best choice for state House from the 46th Legislative District.

Last updated: 2024-07-26

Pierce County

Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.

Pierce County Executive

Democrat
Ryan Mello

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Democrat Ryan Mello is running for Pierce County Executive. Mello currently chairs the Pierce County Council and previously served on the Tacoma City Council for nine years. Mello is an environmental champion who worked as executive director of the Pierce Conservation District, and he has served on a number of local committees focused on transportation and the climate. He was also Tacoma's first openly gay council member.

Mello has been an important and effective progressive leader in Pierce County. As a county council member, he has worked to improve housing affordability, fight climate change, and reduce injustice in the criminal legal system. Now, he is campaigning on a vision to address community needs and raise the quality of life for all Pierce residents. If elected, he wants to support family-wage jobs, improve public safety, and invest in public transportation, parks, and public greenspaces.

Mello is running against conservative Republican Rep. Kelly Chambers, who currently serves the 25th Legislative District in Olympia. First elected to the Legislature in 2018, Chambers has consistently voted the Republican Party line in the Legislature. She supports banning abortion and has consistently voted against women's health protections. She opposed commonsense laws to reduce gun violence in our communities. Finally, she voted against legislation to protect our clean air and water and opposed workers' rights and labor union protections.

Pierce County deserves a leader who will bring us together and fight for our everyday needs. Ryan Mello is the clear choice for Pierce County Executive.

Last updated: 2024-07-22

Ryan Mello

Democrat Ryan Mello is running for Pierce County Executive. Mello currently chairs the Pierce County Council and previously served on the Tacoma City Council for nine years.

Democrat Ryan Mello is running for Pierce County Executive. Mello currently chairs the Pierce County Council and previously served on the Tacoma City Council for nine years. Mello is an environmental champion who worked as executive director of the Pierce Conservation District, and he has served on a number of local committees focused on transportation and the climate. He was also Tacoma's first openly gay council member.

Mello has been an important and effective progressive leader in Pierce County. As a county council member, he has worked to improve housing affordability, fight climate change, and reduce injustice in the criminal legal system. Now, he is campaigning on a vision to address community needs and raise the quality of life for all Pierce residents. If elected, he wants to support family-wage jobs, improve public safety, and invest in public transportation, parks, and public greenspaces.

Mello is running against conservative Republican Rep. Kelly Chambers, who currently serves the 25th Legislative District in Olympia. First elected to the Legislature in 2018, Chambers has consistently voted the Republican Party line in the Legislature. She supports banning abortion and has consistently voted against women's health protections. She opposed commonsense laws to reduce gun violence in our communities. Finally, she voted against legislation to protect our clean air and water and opposed workers' rights and labor union protections.

Pierce County deserves a leader who will bring us together and fight for our everyday needs. Ryan Mello is the clear choice for Pierce County Executive.

Ryan Mello

Democrat Ryan Mello is running for Pierce County Executive. Mello currently chairs the Pierce County Council and previously served on the Tacoma City Council for nine years.

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Fuse, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, UFCW 3000, SEIU Local 925, The Urbanist, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, APACE

Democrat
Ryan Mello

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Democrat Ryan Mello is running for Pierce County Executive. Mello currently chairs the Pierce County Council and previously served on the Tacoma City Council for nine years. Mello is an environmental champion who worked as executive director of the Pierce Conservation District, and he has served on a number of local committees focused on transportation and the climate. He was also Tacoma's first openly gay council member.

Mello has been an important and effective progressive leader in Pierce County. As a county council member, he has worked to improve housing affordability, fight climate change, and reduce injustice in the criminal legal system. Now, he is campaigning on a vision to address community needs and raise the quality of life for all Pierce residents. If elected, he wants to support family-wage jobs, improve public safety, and invest in public transportation, parks, and public greenspaces.

Mello is running against conservative Republican Rep. Kelly Chambers, who currently serves the 25th Legislative District in Olympia. First elected to the Legislature in 2018, Chambers has consistently voted the Republican Party line in the Legislature. She supports banning abortion and has consistently voted against women's health protections. She opposed commonsense laws to reduce gun violence in our communities. Finally, she voted against legislation to protect our clean air and water and opposed workers' rights and labor union protections.

Pierce County deserves a leader who will bring us together and fight for our everyday needs. Ryan Mello is the clear choice for Pierce County Executive.

Last updated: 2024-07-22

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Fuse, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, UFCW 3000, SEIU Local 925, The Urbanist, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, APACE

County Council District Races

Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.

Pierce County, District 2

Pierce County Council, District 2

Democrat
Davida Haygood

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Educator and community leader Davida Haygood is challenging incumbent Paul Herrera for Pierce County Council, District 2. Haygood believes her optimistic vision for the county stems from her own story of going from housing insecurity to becoming an associate professor. She founded the Two-Way Racial Healing Project and works with the Puyallup School District to make local curriculums more inclusive. Haygood is also involved in a number of educator groups, including the Washington Education Association.

Haygood has three central campaign pillars: expanding resources for youth, increasing affordable housing, and improving environmental justice. She believes that working across these issues will raise the quality of life for all Pierce County residents. If elected, Haygood wants to invest in sustainable and affordable housing, create civic engagement opportunities for youth, and ensure our local ecosystems are healthy and clean for generations to come.

Haygood is the clear choice for Pierce County Council representing District 2.

Last updated: 2024-07-18

Davida Haygood

Educator and community leader Davida Haygood is challenging incumbent Paul Herrera for Pierce County Council, District 2. Haygood believes her optimistic vision for the county stems from her own story of going from housing insecurity to becoming an associate professor.

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Educator and community leader Davida Haygood is challenging incumbent Paul Herrera for Pierce County Council, District 2. Haygood believes her optimistic vision for the county stems from her own story of going from housing insecurity to becoming an associate professor. She founded the Two-Way Racial Healing Project and works with the Puyallup School District to make local curriculums more inclusive. Haygood is also involved in a number of educator groups, including the Washington Education Association.

Haygood has three central campaign pillars: expanding resources for youth, increasing affordable housing, and improving environmental justice. She believes that working across these issues will raise the quality of life for all Pierce County residents. If elected, Haygood wants to invest in sustainable and affordable housing, create civic engagement opportunities for youth, and ensure our local ecosystems are healthy and clean for generations to come.

Haygood is the clear choice for Pierce County Council representing District 2.

Davida Haygood

Educator and community leader Davida Haygood is challenging incumbent Paul Herrera for Pierce County Council, District 2. Haygood believes her optimistic vision for the county stems from her own story of going from housing insecurity to becoming an associate professor.

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Endorsed By: Sage Leaders, SEIU Local 925, The Urbanist, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Pierce County, District 3

Pierce County Council, District 3

Democrat
John Linboe

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Democrat John Linboe is another challenger in this race. Linboe serves on the South Pierce Fire and Rescue Commission and as the director of Region 7 for the Washington State Fire Commissioners Association. He has also built a long track record in labor leadership, including serving on the executive board of the local machinist and aerospace worker union, as a delegate for the Pierce County Labor Council, and on the state’s Labor Council Economic Development and Transportation Committee.

Linboe is running to build an inclusive and sustainable future for Pierce County. If elected, he wants to bring progress through creating good-wage jobs, addressing the housing crisis, and investing in raising the rural quality of life. Linboe has been endorsed by a number of local groups, including the Pierce County Democrats.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

John Linboe

Democrat John Linboe is another challenger in this race. Linboe serves on the South Pierce Fire and Rescue Commission and as the director of Region 7 for the Washington State Fire Commissioners Association.

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Democrat John Linboe is another challenger in this race. Linboe serves on the South Pierce Fire and Rescue Commission and as the director of Region 7 for the Washington State Fire Commissioners Association. He has also built a long track record in labor leadership, including serving on the executive board of the local machinist and aerospace worker union, as a delegate for the Pierce County Labor Council, and on the state’s Labor Council Economic Development and Transportation Committee.

Linboe is running to build an inclusive and sustainable future for Pierce County. If elected, he wants to bring progress through creating good-wage jobs, addressing the housing crisis, and investing in raising the rural quality of life. Linboe has been endorsed by a number of local groups, including the Pierce County Democrats.

John Linboe

Democrat John Linboe is another challenger in this race. Linboe serves on the South Pierce Fire and Rescue Commission and as the director of Region 7 for the Washington State Fire Commissioners Association.

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Endorsed By: The Urbanist

Pierce County, District 6

Pierce County Council, District 6

Democrat
Jani Hitchen

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Democratic incumbent and former teacher Jani Hitchen is running for another term in the Pierce County Council representing District 6. Prior to running for council in 2020, she taught in public schools across the county, specializing in biology, physical science, and technology. She has also chaired the Tacoma Pierce County Board of Health, served on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force, and been an active union member for the Washington Education Association, among other community leadership roles.

In her first term, Hitchen was a champion for youth, survivors of sexual assault, and Pierce residents struggling with housing affordability. She helped pass legislation to bring in $15 to 20 million in annual funding for new affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and emergency shelters across the county. She is running for re-election to protect the region’s drinking water, provide affordable childcare options, expand addiction support services, and engage mental health professionals in crisis response.

Hitchen has earned your vote for re-election to the Pierce County Council from District 6.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Jani Hitchen

Democratic incumbent and former teacher Jani Hitchen is running for another term in the Pierce County Council representing District 6. Prior to running for council in 2020, she taught in public schools across the county, specializing in biology, physical science, and technology.

Read more about Jani Hitchen

Democratic incumbent and former teacher Jani Hitchen is running for another term in the Pierce County Council representing District 6. Prior to running for council in 2020, she taught in public schools across the county, specializing in biology, physical science, and technology. She has also chaired the Tacoma Pierce County Board of Health, served on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force, and been an active union member for the Washington Education Association, among other community leadership roles.

In her first term, Hitchen was a champion for youth, survivors of sexual assault, and Pierce residents struggling with housing affordability. She helped pass legislation to bring in $15 to 20 million in annual funding for new affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and emergency shelters across the county. She is running for re-election to protect the region’s drinking water, provide affordable childcare options, expand addiction support services, and engage mental health professionals in crisis response.

Hitchen has earned your vote for re-election to the Pierce County Council from District 6.

Jani Hitchen

Democratic incumbent and former teacher Jani Hitchen is running for another term in the Pierce County Council representing District 6. Prior to running for council in 2020, she taught in public schools across the county, specializing in biology, physical science, and technology.

Read more about Jani Hitchen

Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, The Urbanist, Washington Education Association, Pierce County Democrats, Pierce County Central Labor Council

Seattle City Council

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

Seattle City Council, Position #8

Alexis Mercedes Rinck

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Alexis Mercedes Rinck would bring a strong mix of professional and lived experience to the Seattle City Council in Position 8. She currently works for the University of Washington as the assistant director for policy, planning, and state operations, and before that, she worked for King County Regional Housing Authority in equity and engagement. She also previously served on the board of Fuse Washington, which produces this guide.

Rinck is running for city council with a bold, optimistic vision for uplifting our diverse community. Her family members experienced incarceration, substance use disorder, and homelessness during her childhood, profoundly shaping her outlook and advocacy for our social safety net. Some of Rinck's top priorities include addressing the housing crisis, mitigating the effects of climate change on our city, investing in pathways to higher education, and increasing community safety, including through policing alternatives and gun violence prevention. Rinck is a strong advocate of clean energy, electrification infrastructure, and transit investments, among other green improvements to the city. In this race, she has outshined her opponents with broad community endorsements from unions, local Democrats, and progressive elected leaders in Seattle.

We recommend Alexis Mercedes Rinck for Seattle City Council, Position 8 because of her strong support from our partner organizations and her progressive vision for the city.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Alexis Mercedes Rinck

Alexis Mercedes Rinck would bring a strong mix of professional and lived experience to the Seattle City Council in Position 8.

Alexis Mercedes Rinck would bring a strong mix of professional and lived experience to the Seattle City Council in Position 8. She currently works for the University of Washington as the assistant director for policy, planning, and state operations, and before that, she worked for King County Regional Housing Authority in equity and engagement. She also previously served on the board of Fuse Washington, which produces this guide.

Rinck is running for city council with a bold, optimistic vision for uplifting our diverse community. Her family members experienced incarceration, substance use disorder, and homelessness during her childhood, profoundly shaping her outlook and advocacy for our social safety net. Some of Rinck's top priorities include addressing the housing crisis, mitigating the effects of climate change on our city, investing in pathways to higher education, and increasing community safety, including through policing alternatives and gun violence prevention. Rinck is a strong advocate of clean energy, electrification infrastructure, and transit investments, among other green improvements to the city. In this race, she has outshined her opponents with broad community endorsements from unions, local Democrats, and progressive elected leaders in Seattle.

We recommend Alexis Mercedes Rinck for Seattle City Council, Position 8 because of her strong support from our partner organizations and her progressive vision for the city.

Alexis Mercedes Rinck

Alexis Mercedes Rinck would bring a strong mix of professional and lived experience to the Seattle City Council in Position 8.

Endorsed By: Sage Leaders, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, OneAmerica Votes, APACE, The Stranger, The Urbanist

Alexis Mercedes Rinck

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Alexis Mercedes Rinck would bring a strong mix of professional and lived experience to the Seattle City Council in Position 8. She currently works for the University of Washington as the assistant director for policy, planning, and state operations, and before that, she worked for King County Regional Housing Authority in equity and engagement. She also previously served on the board of Fuse Washington, which produces this guide.

Rinck is running for city council with a bold, optimistic vision for uplifting our diverse community. Her family members experienced incarceration, substance use disorder, and homelessness during her childhood, profoundly shaping her outlook and advocacy for our social safety net. Some of Rinck's top priorities include addressing the housing crisis, mitigating the effects of climate change on our city, investing in pathways to higher education, and increasing community safety, including through policing alternatives and gun violence prevention. Rinck is a strong advocate of clean energy, electrification infrastructure, and transit investments, among other green improvements to the city. In this race, she has outshined her opponents with broad community endorsements from unions, local Democrats, and progressive elected leaders in Seattle.

We recommend Alexis Mercedes Rinck for Seattle City Council, Position 8 because of her strong support from our partner organizations and her progressive vision for the city.

Last updated: 2024-07-17

Endorsed By: Sage Leaders, SEIU Local 925, UFCW 3000, OneAmerica Votes, APACE, The Stranger, The Urbanist

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