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Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
State Sen. Emily Randall is running on a progressive and community-forward platform for retiring Rep. Derek Kilmer’s seat representing the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Since joining the Legislature in 2019, Randall has been one of the most outspoken advocates of reproductive freedom and accessible health care for all. Before serving in elected office, she worked for a number of social justice-focused nonprofits, including Planned Parenthood.
In her first term in Olympia, Randall worked to expand health care access, reform the tax code, and raise the minimum wage for working people with disabilities. This term, she helped achieve major progressive victories through her leadership on bills to expand eligibility for financial aid programs, increase access to HIV treatment, and protect the privacy of patients receiving ultrasounds. Now, Randall is running to be a champion for accessible health care, working people, and a healthy environment. She wants to take measures to address climate change including investing in clean energy and green infrastructure. Randall wants to bring down the cost of American health care by expanding Medicaid, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and making prescription drugs more affordable. She also has plans to strengthen our democracy, improve the quality of public education, and safeguard reproductive freedom.
Republican state Senator Drew MacEwen is also in this race. First elected to the state Legislature in 2012, MacEwen has been a staunch conservative voice in Olympia, including opposing clean energy initiatives, resources for Washington students, protections for local wildlife, and commonsense gun safety bills. In addition, MacEwen voted against an abortion shield law that protects Washington state health care workers when they provide abortion care to patients from Washington and from out of state. MacEwen's long voting record in Olympia makes it clear that he is far out of step with local voters.
We recommend Emily Randall due to her strong track record of community advocacy and broad support from progressive leaders across the district.
State Sen. Emily Randall is running on a progressive and community-forward platform for retiring Rep. Derek Kilmer’s seat representing the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Since joining the Legislature in 2019, Randall has been one of the most outspoken advocates of reproductive freedom and accessible health care for all. Before serving in elected office, she worked for a number of social justice-focused nonprofits, including Planned Parenthood.
In her first term in Olympia, Randall worked to expand health care access, reform the tax code, and raise the minimum wage for working people with disabilities. This term, she helped achieve major progressive victories through her leadership on bills to expand eligibility for financial aid programs, increase access to HIV treatment, and protect the privacy of patients receiving ultrasounds. Now, Randall is running to be a champion for accessible health care, working people, and a healthy environment. She wants to take measures to address climate change including investing in clean energy and green infrastructure. Randall wants to bring down the cost of American health care by expanding Medicaid, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and making prescription drugs more affordable. She also has plans to strengthen our democracy, improve the quality of public education, and safeguard reproductive freedom.
Republican state Senator Drew MacEwen is also in this race. First elected to the state Legislature in 2012, MacEwen has been a staunch conservative voice in Olympia, including opposing clean energy initiatives, resources for Washington students, protections for local wildlife, and commonsense gun safety bills. In addition, MacEwen voted against an abortion shield law that protects Washington state health care workers when they provide abortion care to patients from Washington and from out of state. MacEwen's long voting record in Olympia makes it clear that he is far out of step with local voters.
We recommend Emily Randall due to her strong track record of community advocacy and broad support from progressive leaders across the district.
State Sen. Emily Randall is running on a progressive and community-forward platform for retiring Rep. Derek Kilmer’s seat representing the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Since joining the Legislature in 2019, Randall has been one of the most outspoken advocates of reproductive freedom and accessible health care for all. Before serving in elected office, she worked for a number of social justice-focused nonprofits, including Planned Parenthood.
In her first term in Olympia, Randall worked to expand health care access, reform the tax code, and raise the minimum wage for working people with disabilities. This term, she helped achieve major progressive victories through her leadership on bills to expand eligibility for financial aid programs, increase access to HIV treatment, and protect the privacy of patients receiving ultrasounds. Now, Randall is running to be a champion for accessible health care, working people, and a healthy environment. She wants to take measures to address climate change including investing in clean energy and green infrastructure. Randall wants to bring down the cost of American health care by expanding Medicaid, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and making prescription drugs more affordable. She also has plans to strengthen our democracy, improve the quality of public education, and safeguard reproductive freedom.
Republican state Senator Drew MacEwen is also in this race. First elected to the state Legislature in 2012, MacEwen has been a staunch conservative voice in Olympia, including opposing clean energy initiatives, resources for Washington students, protections for local wildlife, and commonsense gun safety bills. In addition, MacEwen voted against an abortion shield law that protects Washington state health care workers when they provide abortion care to patients from Washington and from out of state. MacEwen's long voting record in Olympia makes it clear that he is far out of step with local voters.
We recommend Emily Randall due to her strong track record of community advocacy and broad support from progressive leaders across the district.
Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running unopposed to replace retiring Sen. Andy Billig in the 3rd Legislative District, state Senate seat. Riccelli has served this district in the state House since 2013, where he has distinguished himself as a progressive advocate for helping meet residents' basic needs, rebalancing our tax code, and finding creative policy solutions that benefit all Washingtonians. Outside of the Legislature, he works as a community relations manager for the Community Health Association of Spokane.
Riccelli has consistently sponsored progressive legislation to fight for a better Washington for all. This past session, he helped to pass bills to streamline voter address changes, protect abortion and reproductive health care providers from harassment, and make it easier for working families who are eligible for food assistance to access early learning and childcare programs. He was also the primary sponsor of legislation to reduce the costs of health care and prescription medicine so that all residents can access the care they need, not simply the care they can afford. In this race, he is campaigning on a progressive platform emphasizing housing solutions, workforce development, reproductive freedom, affordable health care, and public education investments.
Riccelli has earned your vote to represent the 3rd Legislative District in the state Senate.
Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running unopposed to replace retiring Sen. Andy Billig in the 3rd Legislative District, state Senate seat. Riccelli has served this district in the state House since 2013, where he has distinguished himself as a progressive advocate for helping meet residents' basic needs, rebalancing our tax code, and finding creative policy solutions that benefit all Washingtonians. Outside of the Legislature, he works as a community relations manager for the Community Health Association of Spokane.
Riccelli has consistently sponsored progressive legislation to fight for a better Washington for all. This past session, he helped to pass bills to streamline voter address changes, protect abortion and reproductive health care providers from harassment, and make it easier for working families who are eligible for food assistance to access early learning and childcare programs. He was also the primary sponsor of legislation to reduce the costs of health care and prescription medicine so that all residents can access the care they need, not simply the care they can afford. In this race, he is campaigning on a progressive platform emphasizing housing solutions, workforce development, reproductive freedom, affordable health care, and public education investments.
Riccelli has earned your vote to represent the 3rd Legislative District in the state Senate.
Rep. Marcus Riccelli is running unopposed to replace retiring Sen. Andy Billig in the 3rd Legislative District, state Senate seat. Riccelli has served this district in the state House since 2013, where he has distinguished himself as a progressive advocate for helping meet residents' basic needs, rebalancing our tax code, and finding creative policy solutions that benefit all Washingtonians. Outside of the Legislature, he works as a community relations manager for the Community Health Association of Spokane.
Riccelli has consistently sponsored progressive legislation to fight for a better Washington for all. This past session, he helped to pass bills to streamline voter address changes, protect abortion and reproductive health care providers from harassment, and make it easier for working families who are eligible for food assistance to access early learning and childcare programs. He was also the primary sponsor of legislation to reduce the costs of health care and prescription medicine so that all residents can access the care they need, not simply the care they can afford. In this race, he is campaigning on a progressive platform emphasizing housing solutions, workforce development, reproductive freedom, affordable health care, and public education investments.
Riccelli has earned your vote to represent the 3rd Legislative District in the state Senate.
Natasha Hill is running for Legislative District 3, Position 1 to fill Rep. Marcus Riccelli's seat. Hill is a civil rights advocate who has worked with Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) and serves as the editor of Black Lens, a relaunched monthly newspaper focused on Spokane’s Black community and local justice issues. Much of her advocacy work is based on her experience growing up low-income on Spokane’s North Side area, where she witnessed the need for all communities to access the basics like affordable health care, good wages, stable housing, and high-quality educational opportunities. Recently, Hill was involved in a potential case against the city of Spokane on behalf of SCAR to protect free speech and the right to peaceful protest.
In this race, Hill wants to bring grassroots, personal, and legal advocacy to the state House to represent and uplift all Spokane residents. If elected, she would prioritize fighting the fentanyl crisis, creating well-paying jobs, and protecting public schools.
Hill's opponent is Republican Tony Kiepe, an insurance sales agent. Kiepe has unsuccessfully run for Spokane City Council three times, and in his 2019 campaign, he explicitly ran as a non-progressive option. In this race, he is running with typical conservative priorities including promoting book bans and censoring multicultural curriculums in our schools, opposing the widespread community call for police accountability, and criticizing affordable health care policy.
Natasha Hill is the best choice for House Position 1 representing the 3rd Legislative District.
Natasha Hill is running for Legislative District 3, Position 1 to fill Rep. Marcus Riccelli's seat. Hill is a civil rights advocate who has worked with Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) and serves as the editor of Black Lens, a relaunched monthly newspaper focused on Spokane’s Black community and local justice issues. Much of her advocacy work is based on her experience growing up low-income on Spokane’s North Side area, where she witnessed the need for all communities to access the basics like affordable health care, good wages, stable housing, and high-quality educational opportunities. Recently, Hill was involved in a potential case against the city of Spokane on behalf of SCAR to protect free speech and the right to peaceful protest.
In this race, Hill wants to bring grassroots, personal, and legal advocacy to the state House to represent and uplift all Spokane residents. If elected, she would prioritize fighting the fentanyl crisis, creating well-paying jobs, and protecting public schools.
Hill's opponent is Republican Tony Kiepe, an insurance sales agent. Kiepe has unsuccessfully run for Spokane City Council three times, and in his 2019 campaign, he explicitly ran as a non-progressive option. In this race, he is running with typical conservative priorities including promoting book bans and censoring multicultural curriculums in our schools, opposing the widespread community call for police accountability, and criticizing affordable health care policy.
Natasha Hill is the best choice for House Position 1 representing the 3rd Legislative District.
Natasha Hill is running for Legislative District 3, Position 1 to fill Rep. Marcus Riccelli's seat. Hill is a civil rights advocate who has worked with Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) and serves as the editor of Black Lens, a relaunched monthly newspaper focused on Spokane’s Black community and local justice issues. Much of her advocacy work is based on her experience growing up low-income on Spokane’s North Side area, where she witnessed the need for all communities to access the basics like affordable health care, good wages, stable housing, and high-quality educational opportunities. Recently, Hill was involved in a potential case against the city of Spokane on behalf of SCAR to protect free speech and the right to peaceful protest.
In this race, Hill wants to bring grassroots, personal, and legal advocacy to the state House to represent and uplift all Spokane residents. If elected, she would prioritize fighting the fentanyl crisis, creating well-paying jobs, and protecting public schools.
Hill's opponent is Republican Tony Kiepe, an insurance sales agent. Kiepe has unsuccessfully run for Spokane City Council three times, and in his 2019 campaign, he explicitly ran as a non-progressive option. In this race, he is running with typical conservative priorities including promoting book bans and censoring multicultural curriculums in our schools, opposing the widespread community call for police accountability, and criticizing affordable health care policy.
Natasha Hill is the best choice for House Position 1 representing the 3rd Legislative District.
Rep. Bill Ramos, who currently represents the 5th Legislative District in the state House, is running for the district’s state Senate seat. The seat opened up with Sen. Mark Mullet’s decision to run for governor. Ramos joined the Legislature in 2019 and served on the Issaquah City Council before that. Outside of elected office, he has worked in transportation consultation.
In the House, Rep. Ramos has been a strong advocate for community safety through police accountability, environmental protections, and public infrastructure upgrades. This year, he sponsored a bill to establish a commission to fight domestic violence. In this campaign, he is running on a progressive platform focused on ensuring all communities have accessible health care, strong public transit, clean air and water, fully funded local schools, and affordable housing.
Ramos is running against former Republican representative and teacher Chad Magendanz who served in the state House representing the 5th Legislative District from 2013 to 2017, before he narrowly lost a Senate race to Mullet. Magendanz also challenged Lisa Callan for state House in 2022 and similarly lost the race. Now, he teaches computer science classes in Bellevue.
Magendanz originally planned to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction in this election where, in a campaign interview, he referenced “trans ideology” and “critical race theory,” echoing far-right conspiracy theories about our schools. He has yet to release a detailed policy platform in this race as of mid-October, but he has a demonstrated conservative track record in his past public service roles. He is not a progressive choice and has been repeatedly rejected by the voters of Legislative District 5.
Ramos is the clear choice for state Senate in this race.
Rep. Bill Ramos, who currently represents the 5th Legislative District in the state House, is running for the district’s state Senate seat. The seat opened up with Sen. Mark Mullet’s decision to run for governor. Ramos joined the Legislature in 2019 and served on the Issaquah City Council before that. Outside of elected office, he has worked in transportation consultation.
In the House, Rep. Ramos has been a strong advocate for community safety through police accountability, environmental protections, and public infrastructure upgrades. This year, he sponsored a bill to establish a commission to fight domestic violence. In this campaign, he is running on a progressive platform focused on ensuring all communities have accessible health care, strong public transit, clean air and water, fully funded local schools, and affordable housing.
Ramos is running against former Republican representative and teacher Chad Magendanz who served in the state House representing the 5th Legislative District from 2013 to 2017, before he narrowly lost a Senate race to Mullet. Magendanz also challenged Lisa Callan for state House in 2022 and similarly lost the race. Now, he teaches computer science classes in Bellevue.
Magendanz originally planned to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction in this election where, in a campaign interview, he referenced “trans ideology” and “critical race theory,” echoing far-right conspiracy theories about our schools. He has yet to release a detailed policy platform in this race as of mid-October, but he has a demonstrated conservative track record in his past public service roles. He is not a progressive choice and has been repeatedly rejected by the voters of Legislative District 5.
Ramos is the clear choice for state Senate in this race.
Rep. Bill Ramos, who currently represents the 5th Legislative District in the state House, is running for the district’s state Senate seat. The seat opened up with Sen. Mark Mullet’s decision to run for governor. Ramos joined the Legislature in 2019 and served on the Issaquah City Council before that. Outside of elected office, he has worked in transportation consultation.
In the House, Rep. Ramos has been a strong advocate for community safety through police accountability, environmental protections, and public infrastructure upgrades. This year, he sponsored a bill to establish a commission to fight domestic violence. In this campaign, he is running on a progressive platform focused on ensuring all communities have accessible health care, strong public transit, clean air and water, fully funded local schools, and affordable housing.
Ramos is running against former Republican representative and teacher Chad Magendanz who served in the state House representing the 5th Legislative District from 2013 to 2017, before he narrowly lost a Senate race to Mullet. Magendanz also challenged Lisa Callan for state House in 2022 and similarly lost the race. Now, he teaches computer science classes in Bellevue.
Magendanz originally planned to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction in this election where, in a campaign interview, he referenced “trans ideology” and “critical race theory,” echoing far-right conspiracy theories about our schools. He has yet to release a detailed policy platform in this race as of mid-October, but he has a demonstrated conservative track record in his past public service roles. He is not a progressive choice and has been repeatedly rejected by the voters of Legislative District 5.
Ramos is the clear choice for state Senate in this race.
Victoria Hunt is a third-term Issaquah City Council member who is running for Legislative District 5, Position 1 to protect the environment, secure reproductive rights, and modernize our state housing laws.
In our interview, Hunt highlighted her background in urban planning and her Ph.D. in ecology as two strengths of her candidacy. She wants to build more infrastructure for electric vehicles, have developers pay impact fees for increased resource use from development, and center more construction around transit. Hunt also saw that when Issaquah residents had access to beds at a Motel 6 for short-term stays, people were better able to bounce back from hard times and homelessness. She supports statewide policies to provide full-time caseworkers, permanent housing, and other resources to help keep people in their homes.
Hunt believes the state must do a better job of working with cities in order to build homes more quickly and reduce the cost of housing. She wants to leverage her experience as a city council member to help the Legislature strengthen relationships and improve communication with local officials to achieve our housing goals.
Former state representative and Republican Mark Hargrove is also running for the 5th Legislative District seat. Hargrove served four terms since 2011, but unfortunately, he used his position to curtail Washingtonians' rights and resources, including opposing marriage equality and the Washington Voting Rights Act, voting against raising the minimum wage and paid sick leave for all workers, and sponsoring bills to restrict funding for abortions.
Hunt has earned the most support from our progressive partner organizations and is the best choice in this race.
Victoria Hunt is a third-term Issaquah City Council member who is running for Legislative District 5, Position 1 to protect the environment, secure reproductive rights, and modernize our state housing laws.
In our interview, Hunt highlighted her background in urban planning and her Ph.D. in ecology as two strengths of her candidacy. She wants to build more infrastructure for electric vehicles, have developers pay impact fees for increased resource use from development, and center more construction around transit. Hunt also saw that when Issaquah residents had access to beds at a Motel 6 for short-term stays, people were better able to bounce back from hard times and homelessness. She supports statewide policies to provide full-time caseworkers, permanent housing, and other resources to help keep people in their homes.
Hunt believes the state must do a better job of working with cities in order to build homes more quickly and reduce the cost of housing. She wants to leverage her experience as a city council member to help the Legislature strengthen relationships and improve communication with local officials to achieve our housing goals.
Former state representative and Republican Mark Hargrove is also running for the 5th Legislative District seat. Hargrove served four terms since 2011, but unfortunately, he used his position to curtail Washingtonians' rights and resources, including opposing marriage equality and the Washington Voting Rights Act, voting against raising the minimum wage and paid sick leave for all workers, and sponsoring bills to restrict funding for abortions.
Hunt has earned the most support from our progressive partner organizations and is the best choice in this race.
Victoria Hunt is a third-term Issaquah City Council member who is running for Legislative District 5, Position 1 to protect the environment, secure reproductive rights, and modernize our state housing laws.
In our interview, Hunt highlighted her background in urban planning and her Ph.D. in ecology as two strengths of her candidacy. She wants to build more infrastructure for electric vehicles, have developers pay impact fees for increased resource use from development, and center more construction around transit. Hunt also saw that when Issaquah residents had access to beds at a Motel 6 for short-term stays, people were better able to bounce back from hard times and homelessness. She supports statewide policies to provide full-time caseworkers, permanent housing, and other resources to help keep people in their homes.
Hunt believes the state must do a better job of working with cities in order to build homes more quickly and reduce the cost of housing. She wants to leverage her experience as a city council member to help the Legislature strengthen relationships and improve communication with local officials to achieve our housing goals.
Former state representative and Republican Mark Hargrove is also running for the 5th Legislative District seat. Hargrove served four terms since 2011, but unfortunately, he used his position to curtail Washingtonians' rights and resources, including opposing marriage equality and the Washington Voting Rights Act, voting against raising the minimum wage and paid sick leave for all workers, and sponsoring bills to restrict funding for abortions.
Hunt has earned the most support from our progressive partner organizations and is the best choice in this race.
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair is challenging Republican incumbent Ron Muzzal for the Legislative District 10 Senate seat. St. Clair has served as a county commissioner since 2018 and has spent her three-decade-long career in social work, including as a director of large social service organizations. She is also a proud volunteer foster parent.
On the Island County Commission, St. Clair has been a strong advocate for affordability and environmental protections so that county residents of all income levels can build sustainable futures. She is running on a pragmatic Democratic platform in this race while continuing to value bipartisanship, affordability, and community service. St. Clair’s top priorities include reducing corporate price gouging, advocating for reproductive freedom, ensuring prescription drugs and health care are affordable, protecting air, water, and local ecosystems, and supporting veterans. St. Clair also wants to bridge first responder and law enforcement resources to address the fentanyl crisis with compassion.
Ron Muzzall, the Republican incumbent, is running for another term in the state Senate. He was first elected in 2019 and works in the agriculture industry as a farm owner and manager. In his first year in office, Muzzall failed to provide strong leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and the following economic downturn. Last year, he voted against an abortion shield law that protects Washington state health care workers when they provide abortion care to patients from Washington and from out of state. In the 2024 legislative session, he voted against key bills to protect consumer data privacy and to reduce gun violence through stronger background checks.
We recommend Janet St. Clair for the state Senate position representing the 10th Legislative District to continue leading with community needs at the state level.
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair is challenging Republican incumbent Ron Muzzal for the Legislative District 10 Senate seat. St. Clair has served as a county commissioner since 2018 and has spent her three-decade-long career in social work, including as a director of large social service organizations. She is also a proud volunteer foster parent.
On the Island County Commission, St. Clair has been a strong advocate for affordability and environmental protections so that county residents of all income levels can build sustainable futures. She is running on a pragmatic Democratic platform in this race while continuing to value bipartisanship, affordability, and community service. St. Clair’s top priorities include reducing corporate price gouging, advocating for reproductive freedom, ensuring prescription drugs and health care are affordable, protecting air, water, and local ecosystems, and supporting veterans. St. Clair also wants to bridge first responder and law enforcement resources to address the fentanyl crisis with compassion.
Ron Muzzall, the Republican incumbent, is running for another term in the state Senate. He was first elected in 2019 and works in the agriculture industry as a farm owner and manager. In his first year in office, Muzzall failed to provide strong leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and the following economic downturn. Last year, he voted against an abortion shield law that protects Washington state health care workers when they provide abortion care to patients from Washington and from out of state. In the 2024 legislative session, he voted against key bills to protect consumer data privacy and to reduce gun violence through stronger background checks.
We recommend Janet St. Clair for the state Senate position representing the 10th Legislative District to continue leading with community needs at the state level.
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair is challenging Republican incumbent Ron Muzzal for the Legislative District 10 Senate seat. St. Clair has served as a county commissioner since 2018 and has spent her three-decade-long career in social work, including as a director of large social service organizations. She is also a proud volunteer foster parent.
On the Island County Commission, St. Clair has been a strong advocate for affordability and environmental protections so that county residents of all income levels can build sustainable futures. She is running on a pragmatic Democratic platform in this race while continuing to value bipartisanship, affordability, and community service. St. Clair’s top priorities include reducing corporate price gouging, advocating for reproductive freedom, ensuring prescription drugs and health care are affordable, protecting air, water, and local ecosystems, and supporting veterans. St. Clair also wants to bridge first responder and law enforcement resources to address the fentanyl crisis with compassion.
Ron Muzzall, the Republican incumbent, is running for another term in the state Senate. He was first elected in 2019 and works in the agriculture industry as a farm owner and manager. In his first year in office, Muzzall failed to provide strong leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and the following economic downturn. Last year, he voted against an abortion shield law that protects Washington state health care workers when they provide abortion care to patients from Washington and from out of state. In the 2024 legislative session, he voted against key bills to protect consumer data privacy and to reduce gun violence through stronger background checks.
We recommend Janet St. Clair for the state Senate position representing the 10th Legislative District to continue leading with community needs at the state level.
Clyde Shavers is running for re-election as state representative for the 10th Legislative District in Position 1. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who previously served as a public affairs officer and now works as a reserve officer.
In his first term, Rep. Shavers focused on several of the big issues he campaigned on, including addressing the housing crisis and prioritizing environmental sustainability. He was the prime sponsor for a successful bill that loosened limits on food bank funding for necessary items like diapers and menstrual products. Shavers also sponsored bills to expand hydrogen and fusion power to reduce our reliance on dirty fossil fuels.
Shavers is a member of the Capital Budget committee and states that he's proud to have supported a budget that funds clean drinking water infrastructure in Island County, the Camano Lutheran Childcare Center, and housing services for people with developmental disabilities.
Conservative Carrie Kennedy is challenging Shavers in this race. Kennedy is a self-described “Navy wife” who previously ran for the state Legislature and U.S. Congress. In her 2022 campaign, she disavowed both racial justice and COVID safety policy. Since then, she's shared antisemitic conspiracy theories and images on social media and has claimed to be a member of or supporter of right-wing militia groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. With her lack of community leadership experience and strong MAGA alignment, it is clear Kennedy is not a good choice.
While Shavers faced some controversy during his previous hard-fought campaign, his solid track record during his first term in Olympia has earned your vote for re-election.
Clyde Shavers is running for re-election as state representative for the 10th Legislative District in Position 1. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who previously served as a public affairs officer and now works as a reserve officer.
In his first term, Rep. Shavers focused on several of the big issues he campaigned on, including addressing the housing crisis and prioritizing environmental sustainability. He was the prime sponsor for a successful bill that loosened limits on food bank funding for necessary items like diapers and menstrual products. Shavers also sponsored bills to expand hydrogen and fusion power to reduce our reliance on dirty fossil fuels.
Shavers is a member of the Capital Budget committee and states that he's proud to have supported a budget that funds clean drinking water infrastructure in Island County, the Camano Lutheran Childcare Center, and housing services for people with developmental disabilities.
Conservative Carrie Kennedy is challenging Shavers in this race. Kennedy is a self-described “Navy wife” who previously ran for the state Legislature and U.S. Congress. In her 2022 campaign, she disavowed both racial justice and COVID safety policy. Since then, she's shared antisemitic conspiracy theories and images on social media and has claimed to be a member of or supporter of right-wing militia groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. With her lack of community leadership experience and strong MAGA alignment, it is clear Kennedy is not a good choice.
While Shavers faced some controversy during his previous hard-fought campaign, his solid track record during his first term in Olympia has earned your vote for re-election.
Clyde Shavers is running for re-election as state representative for the 10th Legislative District in Position 1. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who previously served as a public affairs officer and now works as a reserve officer.
In his first term, Rep. Shavers focused on several of the big issues he campaigned on, including addressing the housing crisis and prioritizing environmental sustainability. He was the prime sponsor for a successful bill that loosened limits on food bank funding for necessary items like diapers and menstrual products. Shavers also sponsored bills to expand hydrogen and fusion power to reduce our reliance on dirty fossil fuels.
Shavers is a member of the Capital Budget committee and states that he's proud to have supported a budget that funds clean drinking water infrastructure in Island County, the Camano Lutheran Childcare Center, and housing services for people with developmental disabilities.
Conservative Carrie Kennedy is challenging Shavers in this race. Kennedy is a self-described “Navy wife” who previously ran for the state Legislature and U.S. Congress. In her 2022 campaign, she disavowed both racial justice and COVID safety policy. Since then, she's shared antisemitic conspiracy theories and images on social media and has claimed to be a member of or supporter of right-wing militia groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. With her lack of community leadership experience and strong MAGA alignment, it is clear Kennedy is not a good choice.
While Shavers faced some controversy during his previous hard-fought campaign, his solid track record during his first term in Olympia has earned your vote for re-election.
Democratic Rep. Dave Paul is running for re-election in the 10th Legislative District for House Position 2. He joined the Legislature in 2019 after working for Skagit Valley College for more than a decade. As a member of the Transportation and Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committees, Paul has worked hard to improve Washingtonians' career opportunities and connectivity to work, play, and school around the state.
This year, Paul led efforts to cap the cost of life-saving inhalers and epinephrine injectors at $35 a month and to implement the 988 behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention system. Locally, Paul helped secure funding for the Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue's new station, outreach and services for rural youth mental health in Island County, the new La Conner library, the Anacortes Family Center, and Ebey’s Landing preservation. His strong track record of improving life in the district and his progressive vision for another term have attracted impressive endorsements in this race, including from a number of our partner organizations.
Republican Gary Wray is challenging Paul for state House. Wray is the immediate past president of the Building Industry Association of Washington, a conservative group that advocates for big developers and opposes protections for working people. Wray's platform repeats many divisive Republican Party talking points about attacking the LGBTQ+ community and fear-mongering about crime. We deserve a leader who won’t pit us against each other for what makes us different, but who advocates for our shared needs, like housing, health care, and clean air.
Paul has been one of the most thoughtful leaders in Olympia during his first two terms, reaching across the aisle to get things done for the district. We enthusiastically recommend Paul to continue representing the 10th Legislative District with strong community-centered leadership in the House.
Democratic Rep. Dave Paul is running for re-election in the 10th Legislative District for House Position 2. He joined the Legislature in 2019 after working for Skagit Valley College for more than a decade. As a member of the Transportation and Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committees, Paul has worked hard to improve Washingtonians' career opportunities and connectivity to work, play, and school around the state.
This year, Paul led efforts to cap the cost of life-saving inhalers and epinephrine injectors at $35 a month and to implement the 988 behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention system. Locally, Paul helped secure funding for the Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue's new station, outreach and services for rural youth mental health in Island County, the new La Conner library, the Anacortes Family Center, and Ebey’s Landing preservation. His strong track record of improving life in the district and his progressive vision for another term have attracted impressive endorsements in this race, including from a number of our partner organizations.
Republican Gary Wray is challenging Paul for state House. Wray is the immediate past president of the Building Industry Association of Washington, a conservative group that advocates for big developers and opposes protections for working people. Wray's platform repeats many divisive Republican Party talking points about attacking the LGBTQ+ community and fear-mongering about crime. We deserve a leader who won’t pit us against each other for what makes us different, but who advocates for our shared needs, like housing, health care, and clean air.
Paul has been one of the most thoughtful leaders in Olympia during his first two terms, reaching across the aisle to get things done for the district. We enthusiastically recommend Paul to continue representing the 10th Legislative District with strong community-centered leadership in the House.
Democratic Rep. Dave Paul is running for re-election in the 10th Legislative District for House Position 2. He joined the Legislature in 2019 after working for Skagit Valley College for more than a decade. As a member of the Transportation and Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committees, Paul has worked hard to improve Washingtonians' career opportunities and connectivity to work, play, and school around the state.
This year, Paul led efforts to cap the cost of life-saving inhalers and epinephrine injectors at $35 a month and to implement the 988 behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention system. Locally, Paul helped secure funding for the Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue's new station, outreach and services for rural youth mental health in Island County, the new La Conner library, the Anacortes Family Center, and Ebey’s Landing preservation. His strong track record of improving life in the district and his progressive vision for another term have attracted impressive endorsements in this race, including from a number of our partner organizations.
Republican Gary Wray is challenging Paul for state House. Wray is the immediate past president of the Building Industry Association of Washington, a conservative group that advocates for big developers and opposes protections for working people. Wray's platform repeats many divisive Republican Party talking points about attacking the LGBTQ+ community and fear-mongering about crime. We deserve a leader who won’t pit us against each other for what makes us different, but who advocates for our shared needs, like housing, health care, and clean air.
Paul has been one of the most thoughtful leaders in Olympia during his first two terms, reaching across the aisle to get things done for the district. We enthusiastically recommend Paul to continue representing the 10th Legislative District with strong community-centered leadership in the House.
Former Snoqualmie City Council member and Democrat Jim Mayhew is running for departing Republican Brad Hawkins’ 12th Legislative District Senate seat. Republicans have held the seat Hawkins is vacating for more than half of a century. Mayhew’s professional background is in the corporate world, where he spent most of his career as an accountant at a large consulting firm before serving as the CFO of a locally based company.
On the city council, Mayhew established himself as a pragmatic, moderate voice for community needs. He prioritized public transit, community services, and affordability in Snoqualmie. He is particularly proud of his work partnering with the private sector to increase the number of affordable housing units in a major development and sponsoring legislation to create the Community Center Expansion in Snoqualmie.
Now, Mayhew is running to bring Democratic leadership and representation to the purple district, which is currently led exclusively by Republicans. His priorities in this race include investing in education and housing, protecting abortion rights and reproductive freedom in our state, and uplifting our economy in the areas of workforce development, clean energy markets, and local supply chains. Mayhew also wants to carefully manage public resources and services in order to ensure all Washingtonians can meet basic needs, including addiction recovery treatment, affordable housing and emergency shelter, and mental health support.
Mayhew's opponent is Republican Rep. Keith Goehner, who has served in House Position 1 for the district since 2018. Goehner has led with typically conservative priorities such as cutting investments in community services and infrastructure, eliminating police accountability measures, and prioritizing business interests. His voting record in office includes recent opposition to bills that would protect consumers’ private data, create greater access to reproductive health care, and protect crucial services for youth who are either experiencing homelessness or are in the foster system. He is not a progressive choice, and will not advocate for community needs if he is elected to the state Senate.
Mayhew is the best choice for state Senate from the 12th Legislative District.
Former Snoqualmie City Council member and Democrat Jim Mayhew is running for departing Republican Brad Hawkins’ 12th Legislative District Senate seat. Republicans have held the seat Hawkins is vacating for more than half of a century. Mayhew’s professional background is in the corporate world, where he spent most of his career as an accountant at a large consulting firm before serving as the CFO of a locally based company.
On the city council, Mayhew established himself as a pragmatic, moderate voice for community needs. He prioritized public transit, community services, and affordability in Snoqualmie. He is particularly proud of his work partnering with the private sector to increase the number of affordable housing units in a major development and sponsoring legislation to create the Community Center Expansion in Snoqualmie.
Now, Mayhew is running to bring Democratic leadership and representation to the purple district, which is currently led exclusively by Republicans. His priorities in this race include investing in education and housing, protecting abortion rights and reproductive freedom in our state, and uplifting our economy in the areas of workforce development, clean energy markets, and local supply chains. Mayhew also wants to carefully manage public resources and services in order to ensure all Washingtonians can meet basic needs, including addiction recovery treatment, affordable housing and emergency shelter, and mental health support.
Mayhew's opponent is Republican Rep. Keith Goehner, who has served in House Position 1 for the district since 2018. Goehner has led with typically conservative priorities such as cutting investments in community services and infrastructure, eliminating police accountability measures, and prioritizing business interests. His voting record in office includes recent opposition to bills that would protect consumers’ private data, create greater access to reproductive health care, and protect crucial services for youth who are either experiencing homelessness or are in the foster system. He is not a progressive choice, and will not advocate for community needs if he is elected to the state Senate.
Mayhew is the best choice for state Senate from the 12th Legislative District.
Former Snoqualmie City Council member and Democrat Jim Mayhew is running for departing Republican Brad Hawkins’ 12th Legislative District Senate seat. Republicans have held the seat Hawkins is vacating for more than half of a century. Mayhew’s professional background is in the corporate world, where he spent most of his career as an accountant at a large consulting firm before serving as the CFO of a locally based company.
On the city council, Mayhew established himself as a pragmatic, moderate voice for community needs. He prioritized public transit, community services, and affordability in Snoqualmie. He is particularly proud of his work partnering with the private sector to increase the number of affordable housing units in a major development and sponsoring legislation to create the Community Center Expansion in Snoqualmie.
Now, Mayhew is running to bring Democratic leadership and representation to the purple district, which is currently led exclusively by Republicans. His priorities in this race include investing in education and housing, protecting abortion rights and reproductive freedom in our state, and uplifting our economy in the areas of workforce development, clean energy markets, and local supply chains. Mayhew also wants to carefully manage public resources and services in order to ensure all Washingtonians can meet basic needs, including addiction recovery treatment, affordable housing and emergency shelter, and mental health support.
Mayhew's opponent is Republican Rep. Keith Goehner, who has served in House Position 1 for the district since 2018. Goehner has led with typically conservative priorities such as cutting investments in community services and infrastructure, eliminating police accountability measures, and prioritizing business interests. His voting record in office includes recent opposition to bills that would protect consumers’ private data, create greater access to reproductive health care, and protect crucial services for youth who are either experiencing homelessness or are in the foster system. He is not a progressive choice, and will not advocate for community needs if he is elected to the state Senate.
Mayhew is the best choice for state Senate from the 12th Legislative District.
Democrat Heather Koellen is running to fill Rep. Keith Goehner’s seat as he runs for the 12th District's Senate seat this year. Koellen has served on the North Bend City Council since 2020 where she currently chairs the Transportation and Public Works Committee. She has spent her career as a registered nurse and currently provides care at Harborview Medical Center.
Back in 2019, she ran on a strong community vision for North Bend that included investing in public infrastructure, improving transit options so residents drive less, and increasing public greenspaces. In this race, Koellen wants to prioritize high-quality and equitable education as well as affordable childcare. To address the region's housing crisis, she supports expanded affordable housing paired with protections for tenants' rights. If elected, Koellen would also strengthen reproductive freedom, take bold measures to mitigate climate change, support workers' rights including workplace safety and collective bargaining, and ensure affordable health care access for all.
Former Chelan County sheriff and law enforcement professional Brian Burnett is the other candidate in this race. Burnett served as the county sheriff for three terms before losing his re-election bid in 2022. He has also served as past president of both the Washington Association of Sheriff and Police Chiefs and the Washington State Sheriffs Association and was appointed by Gov. Inslee to be a Washington state criminal justice training commissioner. Burnett has a disappointing track record in his leadership positions. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, he pushed back against commonsense public health guidelines and even attempted to sue Gov. Inslee in an attempt to end the state of emergency. He is running on a typically right-wing platform that fails to address the needs of Legislative District 12.
Koellen is the best choice for state Legislature from the 12th District in Position 1.
Democrat Heather Koellen is running to fill Rep. Keith Goehner’s seat as he runs for the 12th District's Senate seat this year. Koellen has served on the North Bend City Council since 2020 where she currently chairs the Transportation and Public Works Committee. She has spent her career as a registered nurse and currently provides care at Harborview Medical Center.
Back in 2019, she ran on a strong community vision for North Bend that included investing in public infrastructure, improving transit options so residents drive less, and increasing public greenspaces. In this race, Koellen wants to prioritize high-quality and equitable education as well as affordable childcare. To address the region's housing crisis, she supports expanded affordable housing paired with protections for tenants' rights. If elected, Koellen would also strengthen reproductive freedom, take bold measures to mitigate climate change, support workers' rights including workplace safety and collective bargaining, and ensure affordable health care access for all.
Former Chelan County sheriff and law enforcement professional Brian Burnett is the other candidate in this race. Burnett served as the county sheriff for three terms before losing his re-election bid in 2022. He has also served as past president of both the Washington Association of Sheriff and Police Chiefs and the Washington State Sheriffs Association and was appointed by Gov. Inslee to be a Washington state criminal justice training commissioner. Burnett has a disappointing track record in his leadership positions. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, he pushed back against commonsense public health guidelines and even attempted to sue Gov. Inslee in an attempt to end the state of emergency. He is running on a typically right-wing platform that fails to address the needs of Legislative District 12.
Koellen is the best choice for state Legislature from the 12th District in Position 1.
Democrat Heather Koellen is running to fill Rep. Keith Goehner’s seat as he runs for the 12th District's Senate seat this year. Koellen has served on the North Bend City Council since 2020 where she currently chairs the Transportation and Public Works Committee. She has spent her career as a registered nurse and currently provides care at Harborview Medical Center.
Back in 2019, she ran on a strong community vision for North Bend that included investing in public infrastructure, improving transit options so residents drive less, and increasing public greenspaces. In this race, Koellen wants to prioritize high-quality and equitable education as well as affordable childcare. To address the region's housing crisis, she supports expanded affordable housing paired with protections for tenants' rights. If elected, Koellen would also strengthen reproductive freedom, take bold measures to mitigate climate change, support workers' rights including workplace safety and collective bargaining, and ensure affordable health care access for all.
Former Chelan County sheriff and law enforcement professional Brian Burnett is the other candidate in this race. Burnett served as the county sheriff for three terms before losing his re-election bid in 2022. He has also served as past president of both the Washington Association of Sheriff and Police Chiefs and the Washington State Sheriffs Association and was appointed by Gov. Inslee to be a Washington state criminal justice training commissioner. Burnett has a disappointing track record in his leadership positions. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, he pushed back against commonsense public health guidelines and even attempted to sue Gov. Inslee in an attempt to end the state of emergency. He is running on a typically right-wing platform that fails to address the needs of Legislative District 12.
Koellen is the best choice for state Legislature from the 12th District in Position 1.
Maria Beltran is running for the newly formed 14th Legislative District's Senate seat. A community organizer since the age of 19, she has worked in the office of U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier and campaigned for state Rep. Debra Entenman. Beltran is the youngest board chair to serve for the nonprofit group OneAmerica, which organizes immigrant and refugee leaders for civic engagement, political advocacy, and more. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Beltran is running to improve the lives of all in the district.
In our interview, Beltran stated that affordability in all its aspects is one of the biggest problems she's aiming to tackle. She wants to lower the cost of housing by diversifying the housing market with more housing types, prioritizing faster construction, adding more transitional housing, and providing more direct assistance to people who have become unsheltered. Beltran wants to see more effort made to reduce gang and gun violence by providing after-school programs, support for the formerly incarcerated, and programs that serve victims of domestic violence. Her pragmatic and forward-leaning platform has earned her the endorsement of many legislators, local elected officials, labor unions, and community advocates.
Beltran is running against incumbent Sen. Curtis King, who has served the 14th Legislative District since 2007 and is currently the ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee. Unfortunately, King has spent his tenure in the Legislative voting against priorities that make our communities safer and healthier. He opposed commonsense gun safety laws that require background checks and firearm safety programs for buyers. King also defended oil companies and opposed efforts to make big companies pay for their pollution.
Beltran is the clear choice for state Senate from District 14.
Maria Beltran is running for the newly formed 14th Legislative District's Senate seat. A community organizer since the age of 19, she has worked in the office of U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier and campaigned for state Rep. Debra Entenman. Beltran is the youngest board chair to serve for the nonprofit group OneAmerica, which organizes immigrant and refugee leaders for civic engagement, political advocacy, and more. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Beltran is running to improve the lives of all in the district.
In our interview, Beltran stated that affordability in all its aspects is one of the biggest problems she's aiming to tackle. She wants to lower the cost of housing by diversifying the housing market with more housing types, prioritizing faster construction, adding more transitional housing, and providing more direct assistance to people who have become unsheltered. Beltran wants to see more effort made to reduce gang and gun violence by providing after-school programs, support for the formerly incarcerated, and programs that serve victims of domestic violence. Her pragmatic and forward-leaning platform has earned her the endorsement of many legislators, local elected officials, labor unions, and community advocates.
Beltran is running against incumbent Sen. Curtis King, who has served the 14th Legislative District since 2007 and is currently the ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee. Unfortunately, King has spent his tenure in the Legislative voting against priorities that make our communities safer and healthier. He opposed commonsense gun safety laws that require background checks and firearm safety programs for buyers. King also defended oil companies and opposed efforts to make big companies pay for their pollution.
Beltran is the clear choice for state Senate from District 14.
Maria Beltran is running for the newly formed 14th Legislative District's Senate seat. A community organizer since the age of 19, she has worked in the office of U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier and campaigned for state Rep. Debra Entenman. Beltran is the youngest board chair to serve for the nonprofit group OneAmerica, which organizes immigrant and refugee leaders for civic engagement, political advocacy, and more. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Beltran is running to improve the lives of all in the district.
In our interview, Beltran stated that affordability in all its aspects is one of the biggest problems she's aiming to tackle. She wants to lower the cost of housing by diversifying the housing market with more housing types, prioritizing faster construction, adding more transitional housing, and providing more direct assistance to people who have become unsheltered. Beltran wants to see more effort made to reduce gang and gun violence by providing after-school programs, support for the formerly incarcerated, and programs that serve victims of domestic violence. Her pragmatic and forward-leaning platform has earned her the endorsement of many legislators, local elected officials, labor unions, and community advocates.
Beltran is running against incumbent Sen. Curtis King, who has served the 14th Legislative District since 2007 and is currently the ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee. Unfortunately, King has spent his tenure in the Legislative voting against priorities that make our communities safer and healthier. He opposed commonsense gun safety laws that require background checks and firearm safety programs for buyers. King also defended oil companies and opposed efforts to make big companies pay for their pollution.
Beltran is the clear choice for state Senate from District 14.
Democrat Chelsea Dimas is running for the newly redistricted 14th Legislative District, Position 1. If elected, she states that she would be the first openly Queer, Indigenous, Latinx woman in the Legislature. Dimas has spent her life working as an activist for the rights of farmworkers and immigrants. She wants to bring these experiences to Olympia to strengthen protections for working people and make progress on the housing crisis.
Dimas wants to establish housing as a human right and pass a range of bills to bring costs down and increase accessibility. Tenant protections, downpayment assistance, and prioritizing affordable housing are also at the top of her list for addressing the housing crisis. Dimas knows working families need a boost in the form of livable wages, safe working conditions, and good benefits, which she wants to secure for all residents regardless of immigration status. If elected, Dimas wants to bring in more resources for public health issues like substance abuse and for environmental protections. Her work in the labor community and her strong progressive platform have earned Dimas a huge slate of diverse endorsements, from many labor unions to environmental groups.
Also in this race is former Grandview mayor Gloria Mendoza who is running to pull Olympia further to the right. She served on the Grandview City Council for three years and as mayor for five until losing her re-election bid in 2023. Mendoza owns several businesses, including founding a vocational training business for agriculture workers. On her website, she offers vague Republican talking points but has not released a detailed campaign plan or specific policy positions as of mid-October.
With her experience and commitment to the people of Washington, Dimas is the best choice in this race.
Democrat Chelsea Dimas is running for the newly redistricted 14th Legislative District, Position 1. If elected, she states that she would be the first openly Queer, Indigenous, Latinx woman in the Legislature. Dimas has spent her life working as an activist for the rights of farmworkers and immigrants. She wants to bring these experiences to Olympia to strengthen protections for working people and make progress on the housing crisis.
Dimas wants to establish housing as a human right and pass a range of bills to bring costs down and increase accessibility. Tenant protections, downpayment assistance, and prioritizing affordable housing are also at the top of her list for addressing the housing crisis. Dimas knows working families need a boost in the form of livable wages, safe working conditions, and good benefits, which she wants to secure for all residents regardless of immigration status. If elected, Dimas wants to bring in more resources for public health issues like substance abuse and for environmental protections. Her work in the labor community and her strong progressive platform have earned Dimas a huge slate of diverse endorsements, from many labor unions to environmental groups.
Also in this race is former Grandview mayor Gloria Mendoza who is running to pull Olympia further to the right. She served on the Grandview City Council for three years and as mayor for five until losing her re-election bid in 2023. Mendoza owns several businesses, including founding a vocational training business for agriculture workers. On her website, she offers vague Republican talking points but has not released a detailed campaign plan or specific policy positions as of mid-October.
With her experience and commitment to the people of Washington, Dimas is the best choice in this race.
Democrat Chelsea Dimas is running for the newly redistricted 14th Legislative District, Position 1. If elected, she states that she would be the first openly Queer, Indigenous, Latinx woman in the Legislature. Dimas has spent her life working as an activist for the rights of farmworkers and immigrants. She wants to bring these experiences to Olympia to strengthen protections for working people and make progress on the housing crisis.
Dimas wants to establish housing as a human right and pass a range of bills to bring costs down and increase accessibility. Tenant protections, downpayment assistance, and prioritizing affordable housing are also at the top of her list for addressing the housing crisis. Dimas knows working families need a boost in the form of livable wages, safe working conditions, and good benefits, which she wants to secure for all residents regardless of immigration status. If elected, Dimas wants to bring in more resources for public health issues like substance abuse and for environmental protections. Her work in the labor community and her strong progressive platform have earned Dimas a huge slate of diverse endorsements, from many labor unions to environmental groups.
Also in this race is former Grandview mayor Gloria Mendoza who is running to pull Olympia further to the right. She served on the Grandview City Council for three years and as mayor for five until losing her re-election bid in 2023. Mendoza owns several businesses, including founding a vocational training business for agriculture workers. On her website, she offers vague Republican talking points but has not released a detailed campaign plan or specific policy positions as of mid-October.
With her experience and commitment to the people of Washington, Dimas is the best choice in this race.
Democrat Ana Ruiz Kennedy is running for Position 2 in the newly formed 14th Legislative District. Kennedy wants to be a "moderating voice" who can bridge political divides to get things done for the residents of the district. Kennedy has served in many community leadership roles, including on the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs and on the board of organizations like Progreso and Latino Community Fund. She works as a business liaison at Craft3, a non-profit community development financial organization.
Kennedy's voters' pamphlet statement shares that she wants to create living wage jobs, support local businesses, tackle fentanyl issues, and strengthen our health care access and services. If elected, Kennedy would also work across the aisle to make bold progress on housing access, so that everyone in the district can find good, permanent housing at any income level. Her platform has earned her the endorsement of the county Democrats, many labor unions, and more.
Republican Deb Manjarrez is also in this race, though her candidate website is not working as of late October. Manjarrez started her own accounting business, was president of the Wapato Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, and is a past chair of the Yakima County Republican Central Committee. Her campaign pillars are cutting public funding and representing the interests of the agricultural industry. Manjarrez's activism experience makes it clear that she would follow the Republican-party line in Olympia if elected.
We recommend Ana Ruiz Kennedy for Legislative District 14, House Position 2.
Democrat Ana Ruiz Kennedy is running for Position 2 in the newly formed 14th Legislative District. Kennedy wants to be a "moderating voice" who can bridge political divides to get things done for the residents of the district. Kennedy has served in many community leadership roles, including on the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs and on the board of organizations like Progreso and Latino Community Fund. She works as a business liaison at Craft3, a non-profit community development financial organization.
Kennedy's voters' pamphlet statement shares that she wants to create living wage jobs, support local businesses, tackle fentanyl issues, and strengthen our health care access and services. If elected, Kennedy would also work across the aisle to make bold progress on housing access, so that everyone in the district can find good, permanent housing at any income level. Her platform has earned her the endorsement of the county Democrats, many labor unions, and more.
Republican Deb Manjarrez is also in this race, though her candidate website is not working as of late October. Manjarrez started her own accounting business, was president of the Wapato Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, and is a past chair of the Yakima County Republican Central Committee. Her campaign pillars are cutting public funding and representing the interests of the agricultural industry. Manjarrez's activism experience makes it clear that she would follow the Republican-party line in Olympia if elected.
We recommend Ana Ruiz Kennedy for Legislative District 14, House Position 2.
Democrat Ana Ruiz Kennedy is running for Position 2 in the newly formed 14th Legislative District. Kennedy wants to be a "moderating voice" who can bridge political divides to get things done for the residents of the district. Kennedy has served in many community leadership roles, including on the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs and on the board of organizations like Progreso and Latino Community Fund. She works as a business liaison at Craft3, a non-profit community development financial organization.
Kennedy's voters' pamphlet statement shares that she wants to create living wage jobs, support local businesses, tackle fentanyl issues, and strengthen our health care access and services. If elected, Kennedy would also work across the aisle to make bold progress on housing access, so that everyone in the district can find good, permanent housing at any income level. Her platform has earned her the endorsement of the county Democrats, many labor unions, and more.
Republican Deb Manjarrez is also in this race, though her candidate website is not working as of late October. Manjarrez started her own accounting business, was president of the Wapato Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, and is a past chair of the Yakima County Republican Central Committee. Her campaign pillars are cutting public funding and representing the interests of the agricultural industry. Manjarrez's activism experience makes it clear that she would follow the Republican-party line in Olympia if elected.
We recommend Ana Ruiz Kennedy for Legislative District 14, House Position 2.
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 Commission member. 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, and increase homeownership.
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.
Challenging Bateman is Nisqually member and tribal elder Bob Iyall. Iyall is the CEO of a Tribal Government Corporation and wants to bring to Olympia an urgency to act on salmon recovery. He also supports working families, environmental restoration, and economic development. Many of Iyall's stated priorities echo what Bateman has already been working on in the House, including protecting renters, building cheaper housing, and expanding behavioral health care.
Jessica Bateman has been a standout member of the House and has earned your vote for state Senate.
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 Commission member. 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, and increase homeownership.
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.
Challenging Bateman is Nisqually member and tribal elder Bob Iyall. Iyall is the CEO of a Tribal Government Corporation and wants to bring to Olympia an urgency to act on salmon recovery. He also supports working families, environmental restoration, and economic development. Many of Iyall's stated priorities echo what Bateman has already been working on in the House, including protecting renters, building cheaper housing, and expanding behavioral health care.
Jessica Bateman has been a standout member of the House and has earned your vote for state Senate.
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 Commission member. 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, and increase homeownership.
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.
Challenging Bateman is Nisqually member and tribal elder Bob Iyall. Iyall is the CEO of a Tribal Government Corporation and wants to bring to Olympia an urgency to act on salmon recovery. He also supports working families, environmental restoration, and economic development. Many of Iyall's stated priorities echo what Bateman has already been working on in the House, including protecting renters, building cheaper housing, and expanding behavioral health care.
Jessica Bateman has been a standout member of the House and has earned your vote for state Senate.
Olympia City Council member Lisa Parshley is running for Position 2 representing the 22nd Legislative District. This seat is open because incumbent Jessica Bateman is leaving to run for the Senate. Parshley is a veterinarian who has served on the city council since 2017. She's also served in many community roles, including on the Thurston County Climate Mitigation Steering Committee and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency as an alternate.
If elected, Parshley's priorities would be addressing homelessness, the opioid crisis, racism, and climate change. Parshley points to her work on the Thurston County Human Rights Commission and extending Olympia’s sanctuary city status to include reproductive rights and health care as proof of her commitment to extending rights for all Washingtonians. Parshley wants to expand affordable housing options, improve workforce development, and protect abortion access.
Parshley has largely swept the endorsements in this race from unions, elected officials, and community leaders. She is the best choice for Position 2 representing the 22nd Legislative District.
Olympia City Council member Lisa Parshley is running for Position 2 representing the 22nd Legislative District. This seat is open because incumbent Jessica Bateman is leaving to run for the Senate. Parshley is a veterinarian who has served on the city council since 2017. She's also served in many community roles, including on the Thurston County Climate Mitigation Steering Committee and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency as an alternate.
If elected, Parshley's priorities would be addressing homelessness, the opioid crisis, racism, and climate change. Parshley points to her work on the Thurston County Human Rights Commission and extending Olympia’s sanctuary city status to include reproductive rights and health care as proof of her commitment to extending rights for all Washingtonians. Parshley wants to expand affordable housing options, improve workforce development, and protect abortion access.
Parshley has largely swept the endorsements in this race from unions, elected officials, and community leaders. She is the best choice for Position 2 representing the 22nd Legislative District.
Olympia City Council member Lisa Parshley is running for Position 2 representing the 22nd Legislative District. This seat is open because incumbent Jessica Bateman is leaving to run for the Senate. Parshley is a veterinarian who has served on the city council since 2017. She's also served in many community roles, including on the Thurston County Climate Mitigation Steering Committee and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency as an alternate.
If elected, Parshley's priorities would be addressing homelessness, the opioid crisis, racism, and climate change. Parshley points to her work on the Thurston County Human Rights Commission and extending Olympia’s sanctuary city status to include reproductive rights and health care as proof of her commitment to extending rights for all Washingtonians. Parshley wants to expand affordable housing options, improve workforce development, and protect abortion access.
Parshley has largely swept the endorsements in this race from unions, elected officials, and community leaders. She is the best choice for Position 2 representing the 22nd Legislative District.
Rep. Greg Nance is running to retain Legislative District 23, Position 2, to which he was appointed late last year. Nance is the CEO of the nonprofit Run Far Foundation and founded two organizations that have helped fund students' university educations.
In his brief time in the Legislature, Nance has prioritized improving service and increasing funding for local ferries. In particular, he is proud of securing an additional $80 million for ferry construction, maintenance, and workforce expansion. Additionally, Nance supported bills to stabilize rent prices, reduce gun violence, and provide more mental health support for young people. In our interview, Nance enthusiastically supported more permanent and transitional housing to solve the state's homelessness crisis as well as more housing at every price point on the continuum. As someone who struggled with addiction in his youth, he wants to center these resources to meet people where they are at and make every dollar more effective. Nance’s campaign priorities this year are improving the ferry system, funding childcare, and expanding the health care workforce.
Republican Jamie Miles is also running for the seat to protect "God, Family and Country." She has worked in the medical field as a surgeon, though she lists no elected or community leadership positions on her website. Notably, Miles has an identical platform to a fellow 23rd District Republican candidate. Predictably, the conservative bullet points she lists are focused on tearing down climate protections, prioritizing business interests above all, and offering uncritical support of law enforcement despite community demands for alternatives and accountability.
Greg Nance deserves your vote for Legislative District 23, Position 2 to continue supporting working families and transit infrastructure with energy and dedication.
Rep. Greg Nance is running to retain Legislative District 23, Position 2, to which he was appointed late last year. Nance is the CEO of the nonprofit Run Far Foundation and founded two organizations that have helped fund students' university educations.
In his brief time in the Legislature, Nance has prioritized improving service and increasing funding for local ferries. In particular, he is proud of securing an additional $80 million for ferry construction, maintenance, and workforce expansion. Additionally, Nance supported bills to stabilize rent prices, reduce gun violence, and provide more mental health support for young people. In our interview, Nance enthusiastically supported more permanent and transitional housing to solve the state's homelessness crisis as well as more housing at every price point on the continuum. As someone who struggled with addiction in his youth, he wants to center these resources to meet people where they are at and make every dollar more effective. Nance’s campaign priorities this year are improving the ferry system, funding childcare, and expanding the health care workforce.
Republican Jamie Miles is also running for the seat to protect "God, Family and Country." She has worked in the medical field as a surgeon, though she lists no elected or community leadership positions on her website. Notably, Miles has an identical platform to a fellow 23rd District Republican candidate. Predictably, the conservative bullet points she lists are focused on tearing down climate protections, prioritizing business interests above all, and offering uncritical support of law enforcement despite community demands for alternatives and accountability.
Greg Nance deserves your vote for Legislative District 23, Position 2 to continue supporting working families and transit infrastructure with energy and dedication.
Rep. Greg Nance is running to retain Legislative District 23, Position 2, to which he was appointed late last year. Nance is the CEO of the nonprofit Run Far Foundation and founded two organizations that have helped fund students' university educations.
In his brief time in the Legislature, Nance has prioritized improving service and increasing funding for local ferries. In particular, he is proud of securing an additional $80 million for ferry construction, maintenance, and workforce expansion. Additionally, Nance supported bills to stabilize rent prices, reduce gun violence, and provide more mental health support for young people. In our interview, Nance enthusiastically supported more permanent and transitional housing to solve the state's homelessness crisis as well as more housing at every price point on the continuum. As someone who struggled with addiction in his youth, he wants to center these resources to meet people where they are at and make every dollar more effective. Nance’s campaign priorities this year are improving the ferry system, funding childcare, and expanding the health care workforce.
Republican Jamie Miles is also running for the seat to protect "God, Family and Country." She has worked in the medical field as a surgeon, though she lists no elected or community leadership positions on her website. Notably, Miles has an identical platform to a fellow 23rd District Republican candidate. Predictably, the conservative bullet points she lists are focused on tearing down climate protections, prioritizing business interests above all, and offering uncritical support of law enforcement despite community demands for alternatives and accountability.
Greg Nance deserves your vote for Legislative District 23, Position 2 to continue supporting working families and transit infrastructure with energy and dedication.
Rep. Mike Chapman, who serves in House Position 1 of the 24th Legislative District, is running for his district’s state Senate seat. The Senate position is currently filled by Kevin Van De Wege, who is not seeking re-election. Chapman, a centrist Democrat, was first elected to the Legislature in 2016.
In the House, Chapman has been an advocate for environmental protections and living affordability. This year, he has sponsored bills to protect riparian ecosystems, improve the Climate Commitment Act, and facilitate better access to the internet for federally recognized tribes. Unfortunately, his voting record overall is among the more conservative among Democrats in the state House. This year, he opposed efforts to limit rent increases, voted against two commonsense gun safety bills, and earned a score of only 60 from the Washington State Labor Council -- the worst voting record for working people among the House Democrats.
Also in this race is Republican Marcia Kelbon, who currently serves as a Quilcene Fire District commissioner. Kelbon has also worked as a civilian engineer in the Navy, an executive of a biopharmaceutical company, and a practicing attorney. In this race, Kelbon is running on a more moderate platform with ideas for funding infrastructure, childcare, and wraparound services for our neighbors facing homelessness. Unfortunately, she wants to repeal the capital gains tax, which was a huge win for making Washington’s wealthiest pay what they owe in our regressive system. Additionally, Kelbon wants to reduce regulations that keep some of our local industries accountable for the health of our communities and ecosystems. While not the most extreme conservative on the ballot in this election, Kelbon does not represent the needs of the 24th Legislative District.
Chapman is the best option for state Senate from the 24th Legislative District.
Rep. Mike Chapman, who serves in House Position 1 of the 24th Legislative District, is running for his district’s state Senate seat. The Senate position is currently filled by Kevin Van De Wege, who is not seeking re-election. Chapman, a centrist Democrat, was first elected to the Legislature in 2016.
In the House, Chapman has been an advocate for environmental protections and living affordability. This year, he has sponsored bills to protect riparian ecosystems, improve the Climate Commitment Act, and facilitate better access to the internet for federally recognized tribes. Unfortunately, his voting record overall is among the more conservative among Democrats in the state House. This year, he opposed efforts to limit rent increases, voted against two commonsense gun safety bills, and earned a score of only 60 from the Washington State Labor Council -- the worst voting record for working people among the House Democrats.
Also in this race is Republican Marcia Kelbon, who currently serves as a Quilcene Fire District commissioner. Kelbon has also worked as a civilian engineer in the Navy, an executive of a biopharmaceutical company, and a practicing attorney. In this race, Kelbon is running on a more moderate platform with ideas for funding infrastructure, childcare, and wraparound services for our neighbors facing homelessness. Unfortunately, she wants to repeal the capital gains tax, which was a huge win for making Washington’s wealthiest pay what they owe in our regressive system. Additionally, Kelbon wants to reduce regulations that keep some of our local industries accountable for the health of our communities and ecosystems. While not the most extreme conservative on the ballot in this election, Kelbon does not represent the needs of the 24th Legislative District.
Chapman is the best option for state Senate from the 24th Legislative District.
Rep. Mike Chapman, who serves in House Position 1 of the 24th Legislative District, is running for his district’s state Senate seat. The Senate position is currently filled by Kevin Van De Wege, who is not seeking re-election. Chapman, a centrist Democrat, was first elected to the Legislature in 2016.
In the House, Chapman has been an advocate for environmental protections and living affordability. This year, he has sponsored bills to protect riparian ecosystems, improve the Climate Commitment Act, and facilitate better access to the internet for federally recognized tribes. Unfortunately, his voting record overall is among the more conservative among Democrats in the state House. This year, he opposed efforts to limit rent increases, voted against two commonsense gun safety bills, and earned a score of only 60 from the Washington State Labor Council -- the worst voting record for working people among the House Democrats.
Also in this race is Republican Marcia Kelbon, who currently serves as a Quilcene Fire District commissioner. Kelbon has also worked as a civilian engineer in the Navy, an executive of a biopharmaceutical company, and a practicing attorney. In this race, Kelbon is running on a more moderate platform with ideas for funding infrastructure, childcare, and wraparound services for our neighbors facing homelessness. Unfortunately, she wants to repeal the capital gains tax, which was a huge win for making Washington’s wealthiest pay what they owe in our regressive system. Additionally, Kelbon wants to reduce regulations that keep some of our local industries accountable for the health of our communities and ecosystems. While not the most extreme conservative on the ballot in this election, Kelbon does not represent the needs of the 24th Legislative District.
Chapman is the best option for state Senate from the 24th Legislative District.
Housing attorney Adison Richards is running for state House Position 1 in the 26th Legislative District. With his background in legal assistance for the disenfranchised, Richards' campaign emphasizes a thoughtful approach to public safety and addresses the rising cost of housing. Richards previously worked at the Northwest Justice Project assisting survivors of crime, including domestic violence and human trafficking, and now works at Kitsap Legal Services in housing law. He also volunteers in the community with groups like the Rotary Club, Harbor History Museum, and the Bremerton NAACP.
Unlike his opponent, Richards promotes policies that help the middle class, including reforming our tax code to make the wealthy pay what they owe, building more housing, and supporting clean energy jobs. With his experience in helping people struggling with housing instability, he knows the country's mental and behavioral health challenges require a comprehensive response. He is committed to improving public safety through community investments that raise wages, increase education options, and expand stable housing. Richards narrowly lost to Republican Spencer Hutchins in 2022 by a few hundred votes but has come back this year with a more robust platform and campaign.
Challenging Richards is former representative Jesse Young. One of the most conservative members of the state House at the time, Young sponsored several bills aimed at curtailing people's constitutional right to an abortion long before the Supreme Court's ruling in 2022, including a bill to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Young was also infamously restricted from having legislative staff after allegations of mistreatment in 2017. He has led some of the more controversial conservative policies, like efforts to stop a ban on high-capacity magazines. If elected, Young can be expected to rejoin the Legislature with the same far-right fervor that he held while in office.
Richards is the best choice in this race as a thoughtful progressive who has worked to improve the lives of all in the district.
Housing attorney Adison Richards is running for state House Position 1 in the 26th Legislative District. With his background in legal assistance for the disenfranchised, Richards' campaign emphasizes a thoughtful approach to public safety and addresses the rising cost of housing. Richards previously worked at the Northwest Justice Project assisting survivors of crime, including domestic violence and human trafficking, and now works at Kitsap Legal Services in housing law. He also volunteers in the community with groups like the Rotary Club, Harbor History Museum, and the Bremerton NAACP.
Unlike his opponent, Richards promotes policies that help the middle class, including reforming our tax code to make the wealthy pay what they owe, building more housing, and supporting clean energy jobs. With his experience in helping people struggling with housing instability, he knows the country's mental and behavioral health challenges require a comprehensive response. He is committed to improving public safety through community investments that raise wages, increase education options, and expand stable housing. Richards narrowly lost to Republican Spencer Hutchins in 2022 by a few hundred votes but has come back this year with a more robust platform and campaign.
Challenging Richards is former representative Jesse Young. One of the most conservative members of the state House at the time, Young sponsored several bills aimed at curtailing people's constitutional right to an abortion long before the Supreme Court's ruling in 2022, including a bill to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Young was also infamously restricted from having legislative staff after allegations of mistreatment in 2017. He has led some of the more controversial conservative policies, like efforts to stop a ban on high-capacity magazines. If elected, Young can be expected to rejoin the Legislature with the same far-right fervor that he held while in office.
Richards is the best choice in this race as a thoughtful progressive who has worked to improve the lives of all in the district.
Housing attorney Adison Richards is running for state House Position 1 in the 26th Legislative District. With his background in legal assistance for the disenfranchised, Richards' campaign emphasizes a thoughtful approach to public safety and addresses the rising cost of housing. Richards previously worked at the Northwest Justice Project assisting survivors of crime, including domestic violence and human trafficking, and now works at Kitsap Legal Services in housing law. He also volunteers in the community with groups like the Rotary Club, Harbor History Museum, and the Bremerton NAACP.
Unlike his opponent, Richards promotes policies that help the middle class, including reforming our tax code to make the wealthy pay what they owe, building more housing, and supporting clean energy jobs. With his experience in helping people struggling with housing instability, he knows the country's mental and behavioral health challenges require a comprehensive response. He is committed to improving public safety through community investments that raise wages, increase education options, and expand stable housing. Richards narrowly lost to Republican Spencer Hutchins in 2022 by a few hundred votes but has come back this year with a more robust platform and campaign.
Challenging Richards is former representative Jesse Young. One of the most conservative members of the state House at the time, Young sponsored several bills aimed at curtailing people's constitutional right to an abortion long before the Supreme Court's ruling in 2022, including a bill to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Young was also infamously restricted from having legislative staff after allegations of mistreatment in 2017. He has led some of the more controversial conservative policies, like efforts to stop a ban on high-capacity magazines. If elected, Young can be expected to rejoin the Legislature with the same far-right fervor that he held while in office.
Richards is the best choice in this race as a thoughtful progressive who has worked to improve the lives of all in the district.
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.
Democrat Andrea Suarez is the founder of We Heart Seattle, a problematic right-leaning group that has dehumanized people experiencing homelessness without offering real solutions. There's an entire website dedicated to the harm that the nonprofit has done, claiming that with all their $1.5 million in charitable donations, Suarez's group has invaded people's privacy by posting their photos on social media without consent, destroyed homes and belongings, and provided no long-term solutions. Former We Heart Seattle president Kevin Dahlgren, who used the nonprofit to post videos of homeless people and encampments to criticize progressive local leaders, was indicted on charges ranging from identity theft to stealing property. Suarez is indeed not a licensed social worker or case manager. When asked about licensing by KIRO News, Suarez replied, "I don’t know, did Jesus Christ have a license?”
If elected, Suarez states that she wants law enforcement officers to receive more training, protect reproductive rights, and promote affordability. Suarez's right-leaning values on some important issues would be a significant step backward for the progressive 43rd Legislative District.
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.
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.
Democrat Andrea Suarez is the founder of We Heart Seattle, a problematic right-leaning group that has dehumanized people experiencing homelessness without offering real solutions. There's an entire website dedicated to the harm that the nonprofit has done, claiming that with all their $1.5 million in charitable donations, Suarez's group has invaded people's privacy by posting their photos on social media without consent, destroyed homes and belongings, and provided no long-term solutions. Former We Heart Seattle president Kevin Dahlgren, who used the nonprofit to post videos of homeless people and encampments to criticize progressive local leaders, was indicted on charges ranging from identity theft to stealing property. Suarez is indeed not a licensed social worker or case manager. When asked about licensing by KIRO News, Suarez replied, "I don’t know, did Jesus Christ have a license?”
If elected, Suarez states that she wants law enforcement officers to receive more training, protect reproductive rights, and promote affordability. Suarez's right-leaning values on some important issues would be a significant step backward for the progressive 43rd Legislative District.
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.
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.
Democrat Andrea Suarez is the founder of We Heart Seattle, a problematic right-leaning group that has dehumanized people experiencing homelessness without offering real solutions. There's an entire website dedicated to the harm that the nonprofit has done, claiming that with all their $1.5 million in charitable donations, Suarez's group has invaded people's privacy by posting their photos on social media without consent, destroyed homes and belongings, and provided no long-term solutions. Former We Heart Seattle president Kevin Dahlgren, who used the nonprofit to post videos of homeless people and encampments to criticize progressive local leaders, was indicted on charges ranging from identity theft to stealing property. Suarez is indeed not a licensed social worker or case manager. When asked about licensing by KIRO News, Suarez replied, "I don’t know, did Jesus Christ have a license?”
If elected, Suarez states that she wants law enforcement officers to receive more training, protect reproductive rights, and promote affordability. Suarez's right-leaning values on some important issues would be a significant step backward for the progressive 43rd Legislative District.
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.
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
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 has served on a number of local committees focused on transportation and the climate. He also made history as 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.
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 has served on a number of local committees focused on transportation and the climate. He also made history as 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.
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 has served on a number of local committees focused on transportation and the climate. He also made history as 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.
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.
Republican Paul Herrera is seeking a second term in this race. Outside of the council, Herrera has worked in law enforcement, including as a Puyallup Tribe police sergeant, and is currently involved with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Recently, Herrera joined his conservative colleagues on the council in refusing to sign a proclamation of support for the county’s LGBTQ+ community. Herrera claimed it was within his rights as a citizen to “be outspoken against” other people’s “lifestyle[s]” and “religion.” Pierce County residents deserve a council member who supports and welcomes all residents, not one who criticizes and divides us based on who we love.
Haygood is the clear choice for Pierce County Council representing District 2.
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.
Republican Paul Herrera is seeking a second term in this race. Outside of the council, Herrera has worked in law enforcement, including as a Puyallup Tribe police sergeant, and is currently involved with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Recently, Herrera joined his conservative colleagues on the council in refusing to sign a proclamation of support for the county’s LGBTQ+ community. Herrera claimed it was within his rights as a citizen to “be outspoken against” other people’s “lifestyle[s]” and “religion.” Pierce County residents deserve a council member who supports and welcomes all residents, not one who criticizes and divides us based on who we love.
Haygood is the clear choice for Pierce County Council representing District 2.
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.
Republican Paul Herrera is seeking a second term in this race. Outside of the council, Herrera has worked in law enforcement, including as a Puyallup Tribe police sergeant, and is currently involved with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Recently, Herrera joined his conservative colleagues on the council in refusing to sign a proclamation of support for the county’s LGBTQ+ community. Herrera claimed it was within his rights as a citizen to “be outspoken against” other people’s “lifestyle[s]” and “religion.” Pierce County residents deserve a council member who supports and welcomes all residents, not one who criticizes and divides us based on who we love.
Haygood is the clear choice for Pierce County Council representing District 2.
Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner Rosie Ayala is running for the Pierce County Council, District 4 position. Incumbent Ryan Mello vacated this seat to run for Pierce County Executive. Ayala works for the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of operations. Previously, she served as the Tacoma Arts Commission chair and on the Park Board.
Ayala is running on a progressive platform informed by her experience as a first-generation college student born to immigrant farmworker parents. Ayala wants to invest in affordable housing and services to help those struggling with housing insecurity find reliable shelter and get back on their feet. She also wants to support workforce development and create good-paying jobs. Ayala believes in building community safety, and to that end, she wants to improve health equity, fight for environmental justice, and fund social emotional and mental health services. Ayala has earned many progressive endorsements in this race, including Mello.
We lean toward Rosie Ayala to maintain strong progressive leadership for Pierce County Council District 4.
Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner Rosie Ayala is running for the Pierce County Council, District 4 position. Incumbent Ryan Mello vacated this seat to run for Pierce County Executive. Ayala works for the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of operations. Previously, she served as the Tacoma Arts Commission chair and on the Park Board.
Ayala is running on a progressive platform informed by her experience as a first-generation college student born to immigrant farmworker parents. Ayala wants to invest in affordable housing and services to help those struggling with housing insecurity find reliable shelter and get back on their feet. She also wants to support workforce development and create good-paying jobs. Ayala believes in building community safety, and to that end, she wants to improve health equity, fight for environmental justice, and fund social emotional and mental health services. Ayala has earned many progressive endorsements in this race, including Mello.
We lean toward Rosie Ayala to maintain strong progressive leadership for Pierce County Council District 4.
Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner Rosie Ayala is running for the Pierce County Council, District 4 position. Incumbent Ryan Mello vacated this seat to run for Pierce County Executive. Ayala works for the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the director of operations. Previously, she served as the Tacoma Arts Commission chair and on the Park Board.
Ayala is running on a progressive platform informed by her experience as a first-generation college student born to immigrant farmworker parents. Ayala wants to invest in affordable housing and services to help those struggling with housing insecurity find reliable shelter and get back on their feet. She also wants to support workforce development and create good-paying jobs. Ayala believes in building community safety, and to that end, she wants to improve health equity, fight for environmental justice, and fund social emotional and mental health services. Ayala has earned many progressive endorsements in this race, including Mello.
We lean toward Rosie Ayala to maintain strong progressive leadership for Pierce County Council District 4.
Democrat Rodney Robinson, a youth housing advocate, is also running for Pierce County Council in District 4. Robinson serves as the director of the Campaign to End and Prevent Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Pierce County and serves on the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory board. His professional background is in human services and nonprofit management.
Robinson is running on a progressive platform to address issues facing all Pierce residents, particularly the most marginalized, through collaborative problem-solving. If elected, he wants to champion working families, high-quality education, and community safety. His ideas to make Pierce County healthier and safer are based on strategic prevention and compassionate intervention, rather than expensive policing and punishment.
Democrat Rodney Robinson, a youth housing advocate, is also running for Pierce County Council in District 4. Robinson serves as the director of the Campaign to End and Prevent Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Pierce County and serves on the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory board. His professional background is in human services and nonprofit management.
Robinson is running on a progressive platform to address issues facing all Pierce residents, particularly the most marginalized, through collaborative problem-solving. If elected, he wants to champion working families, high-quality education, and community safety. His ideas to make Pierce County healthier and safer are based on strategic prevention and compassionate intervention, rather than expensive policing and punishment.
Democrat Rodney Robinson, a youth housing advocate, is also running for Pierce County Council in District 4. Robinson serves as the director of the Campaign to End and Prevent Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Pierce County and serves on the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory board. His professional background is in human services and nonprofit management.
Robinson is running on a progressive platform to address issues facing all Pierce residents, particularly the most marginalized, through collaborative problem-solving. If elected, he wants to champion working families, high-quality education, and community safety. His ideas to make Pierce County healthier and safer are based on strategic prevention and compassionate intervention, rather than expensive policing and punishment.
