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Welcome to the Fuse Progressive Voters Guide to the 2025 General election, preview edition! Since 2008, we've compiled information about candidates and ballot measures that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. You can learn about our partners and decision-making process here. Please share this guide with your friends and family, and remind them to vote by November 4!
We will continue adding more recommendations for candidates and ballot measures until voting begins on October 15.
Statewide Ballot Measures
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
Lacey City Council
First-time candidate Maren Turner, PhD, is running for Position 4 on the Lacey City Council. A gerontologist, she works as the Chief of Home and Community Programs for the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration within Washington’s DSHS agency.
Turner's campaign priorities focus on building more safe and affordable housing, as well as maintaining an excellent quality of life for Lacey residents.
We recommend Maren Turner for Lacey City Council, Position 4 because of her strong support from our progressive partner organizations.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
First-time candidate Maren Turner, PhD, is running for Position 4 on the Lacey City Council. A gerontologist, she works as the Chief of Home and Community Programs for the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration within Washington’s DSHS agency.
Turner's campaign priorities focus on building more safe and affordable housing, as well as maintaining an excellent quality of life for Lacey residents.
We recommend Maren Turner for Lacey City Council, Position 4 because of her strong support from our progressive partner organizations.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Endorsed By: Housing Action Fund, Sage Leaders, Thurston County Democrats, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council (Member AFL-CIO), Lacey Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2903
First-time candidate Maren Turner, PhD, is running for Position 4 on the Lacey City Council. A gerontologist, she works as the Chief of Home and Community Programs for the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration within Washington’s DSHS agency.
Turner's campaign priorities focus on building more safe and affordable housing, as well as maintaining an excellent quality of life for Lacey residents.
We recommend Maren Turner for Lacey City Council, Position 4 because of her strong support from our progressive partner organizations.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Endorsed By: Housing Action Fund
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Sage Leaders
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Thurston County Democrats, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council (Member AFL-CIO), Lacey Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2903
Ryan Siu is running for Lacey City Council, Position 6. He is a program analyst at the Washington State Office of Public Defense, where he formerly served as a paralegal.
We are confident that Siu is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Ryan Siu is running for Lacey City Council, Position 6. He is a program analyst at the Washington State Office of Public Defense, where he formerly served as a paralegal.
We are confident that Siu is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Ryan Siu is running for Lacey City Council, Position 6. He is a program analyst at the Washington State Office of Public Defense, where he formerly served as a paralegal.
We are confident that Siu is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Carolyn Cox was first elected to the council in 2018 and is running for a third term in Position 7. She currently serves on the council's Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee, Land Use and Environment Committee, and Utilities Committee. Cox also continues to represent Lacey in regional governance groups, including a recent election to chair of the Intercity Transit Authority.
Her campaign priorities include expanding affordable housing options, addressing climate change, making Lacey a more welcoming and equitable city, improving public transit, and ensuring Lacey grows gracefully.
We recommend Carolyn Cox for Lacey City Council, Position 7.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Carolyn Cox was first elected to the council in 2018 and is running for a third term in Position 7. She currently serves on the council's Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee, Land Use and Environment Committee, and Utilities Committee. Cox also continues to represent Lacey in regional governance groups, including a recent election to chair of the Intercity Transit Authority.
Her campaign priorities include expanding affordable housing options, addressing climate change, making Lacey a more welcoming and equitable city, improving public transit, and ensuring Lacey grows gracefully.
We recommend Carolyn Cox for Lacey City Council, Position 7.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Endorsed By: Sierra Club, Thurston County Democrats, Lacey Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2903
Carolyn Cox was first elected to the council in 2018 and is running for a third term in Position 7. She currently serves on the council's Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee, Land Use and Environment Committee, and Utilities Committee. Cox also continues to represent Lacey in regional governance groups, including a recent election to chair of the Intercity Transit Authority.
Her campaign priorities include expanding affordable housing options, addressing climate change, making Lacey a more welcoming and equitable city, improving public transit, and ensuring Lacey grows gracefully.
We recommend Carolyn Cox for Lacey City Council, Position 7.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
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Thurston County Democrats, Lacey Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2903