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

  • Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. A former executive at Microsoft and other technology companies, she has used her technology background to become a leader of protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform. DelBene’s top challenger is Pedro Celis, a Republican and retired Microsoft engineer who was a leader for the George W. Bush re-election effort in 2004. Celis recently earned national attention by making unfortunate comments comparing gay marriage to polygamy. Edwin Moats, Robert Sutherland, and several other extremely conservative candidates in this race are not running competitive campaigns. DelBene’s experience and strong track record in her first term make her the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Suzan DelBene

    Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.

    Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. A former executive at Microsoft and other technology companies, she has used her technology background to become a leader of protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform. DelBene’s top challenger is Pedro Celis, a Republican and retired Microsoft engineer who was a leader for the George W. Bush re-election effort in 2004. Celis recently earned national attention by making unfortunate comments comparing gay marriage to polygamy. Edwin Moats, Robert Sutherland, and several other extremely conservative candidates in this race are not running competitive campaigns. DelBene’s experience and strong track record in her first term make her the clear choice in this race.

    Suzan DelBene

    Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.

  • Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after this district changed considerably in the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.

    Three opponents have thrown their hat in the ring against Smith. Though none of them are running competitive campaigns, progressive Democrat Don Rivers has an impressive platform. However, Smith’s track record has earned him the support of major progressive organizations in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Adam Smith

    Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform.

    Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after this district changed considerably in the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.

    Three opponents have thrown their hat in the ring against Smith. Though none of them are running competitive campaigns, progressive Democrat Don Rivers has an impressive platform. However, Smith’s track record has earned him the support of major progressive organizations in this race.

    Adam Smith

    Representative Adam Smith has served in the U.S. House since 1997. Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive issues, including marriage equality and eliminating Don’t Ask, Don't Tell. Smith is also in favor of more progressive taxation and immigration reform.

  • Endorsed By: Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Pierce and King County Democrats, various Democratic district organizations, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Washington Federation of State Employees

Legislative Races

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

  • Tana Senn is a newcomer to the House after longtime representative Marcie Maxwell stepped down. Senn, a former Mercer Island Councilmember, was appointed to the state Legislature in 2013 by a unanimous vote of the Republicans and Democrats on the King County Council. Senn has been a strong education advocate and sponsored a bill to help low-income students access early learning programs. As the vice chair of the House Environment Committee, Senn also supported legislation to protect our communities from the increasing amount of oil transported across the state as well as ending the use of toxics in baby pads and household furniture. Senn's opponent, Bill Stinson, is a 20-year-old sophomore political science major at the University of Washington who worked on the Ron Paul campaign in 2012. Unlike Paul, Stinson considers himself both pro-choice and pro-LGBTQ equality. While Stinson offers some excitement for the future of the Republican Party, Senn's experience and bipartisan support make her the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tana Senn

    Tana Senn is a newcomer to the House after longtime

    representative Marcie Maxwell stepped down. Senn, a former Mercer Island

    Councilmember, was appointed to the state Legislature in 2013 by a unanimous

    Tana Senn is a newcomer to the House after longtime representative Marcie Maxwell stepped down. Senn, a former Mercer Island Councilmember, was appointed to the state Legislature in 2013 by a unanimous vote of the Republicans and Democrats on the King County Council. Senn has been a strong education advocate and sponsored a bill to help low-income students access early learning programs. As the vice chair of the House Environment Committee, Senn also supported legislation to protect our communities from the increasing amount of oil transported across the state as well as ending the use of toxics in baby pads and household furniture. Senn's opponent, Bill Stinson, is a 20-year-old sophomore political science major at the University of Washington who worked on the Ron Paul campaign in 2012. Unlike Paul, Stinson considers himself both pro-choice and pro-LGBTQ equality. While Stinson offers some excitement for the future of the Republican Party, Senn's experience and bipartisan support make her the best choice in this race.

    Tana Senn

    Tana Senn is a newcomer to the House after longtime

    representative Marcie Maxwell stepped down. Senn, a former Mercer Island

    Councilmember, was appointed to the state Legislature in 2013 by a unanimous

  • Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health. She created jobs through investments in infrastructure, and supported legislation to crack down on drunk driving. Her opponent, Alex O'Neil, states no party preference and is not running a credible campaign.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Judy Clibborn

    Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who

    chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social

    issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health. She created

    Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health. She created jobs through investments in infrastructure, and supported legislation to crack down on drunk driving. Her opponent, Alex O'Neil, states no party preference and is not running a credible campaign.

    Judy Clibborn

    Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who

    chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social

    issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health. She created

  • Endorsed By: Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, King County Democrats, King County Labor Council, King County Young Democrats, Young Democrats of Washington State, 41st Legislative District Democrats
  • Rep. Cyrus Habib recently announced his candidacy for state Senate after Sen. Rodney Tom retired. In his two years in the House, Habib has been a staunch supporter of public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine. His opponent, Republican Michelle Darnell, is a Ron Paul supporter who had not actively voted until she got involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement. She does not appear to be running a serious campaign. Habib is the best choice in this race to solve the pressing needs of the Eastside.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cyrus Habib

    Rep. Cyrus Habib recently announced his candidacy for

    state Senate after Sen. Rodney Tom retired. In his two years in the House, Habib

    has been a staunch supporter of public education, transit solutions, and gun

    Rep. Cyrus Habib recently announced his candidacy for state Senate after Sen. Rodney Tom retired. In his two years in the House, Habib has been a staunch supporter of public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine. His opponent, Republican Michelle Darnell, is a Ron Paul supporter who had not actively voted until she got involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement. She does not appear to be running a serious campaign. Habib is the best choice in this race to solve the pressing needs of the Eastside.

    Cyrus Habib

    Rep. Cyrus Habib recently announced his candidacy for

    state Senate after Sen. Rodney Tom retired. In his two years in the House, Habib

    has been a staunch supporter of public education, transit solutions, and gun

  • Representative Ross Hunter serves as the Chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and is a strong and very effective advocate for progressive causes. Hunter has worked incredibly hard to protect education and social services from deeper budget cuts during the economic downturn. Hunter's opponent, Bill Hirt, is a fringe conservative who is focused on stopping light rail. Hunter has earned your vote for re-election.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ross Hunter

    Representative Ross Hunter serves as the Chair of the

    powerful House Ways and Means Committee and is a strong and very effective

    advocate for progressive causes. Hunter has worked incredibly hard to protect

    Representative Ross Hunter serves as the Chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and is a strong and very effective advocate for progressive causes. Hunter has worked incredibly hard to protect education and social services from deeper budget cuts during the economic downturn. Hunter's opponent, Bill Hirt, is a fringe conservative who is focused on stopping light rail. Hunter has earned your vote for re-election.

    Ross Hunter

    Representative Ross Hunter serves as the Chair of the

    powerful House Ways and Means Committee and is a strong and very effective

    advocate for progressive causes. Hunter has worked incredibly hard to protect

  • Endorsed By: Cascade Bicycle Club, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, SEIU 775, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Pro-Choice Washington, Washington Education Association, King County Young Democrats, 48th District Democrats
  • Former Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride showed her willingness to fight for progressive values when she challenged then-Sen. Rodney Tom, who stepped down due to family issues. McBride showed her financial discipline in Kirkland during her time as mayor and is a strong supporter of women's health, LGBTQ equality, working transportation options, and Puget Sound cleanup. She is opposed by libertarian Tim Turner, who is not running a credible campaign. McBride deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Joan McBride

    Former Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride showed her

    willingness to fight for progressive values when she challenged then-Sen. Rodney

    Tom, who stepped down due to family issues. McBride showed her financial

    Former Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride showed her willingness to fight for progressive values when she challenged then-Sen. Rodney Tom, who stepped down due to family issues. McBride showed her financial discipline in Kirkland during her time as mayor and is a strong supporter of women's health, LGBTQ equality, working transportation options, and Puget Sound cleanup. She is opposed by libertarian Tim Turner, who is not running a credible campaign. McBride deserves your vote.

    Joan McBride

    Former Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride showed her

    willingness to fight for progressive values when she challenged then-Sen. Rodney

    Tom, who stepped down due to family issues. McBride showed her financial

  • King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington. He also dismissed all misdemeanor marijuana possessions immediately after voters approved I-502 to legalize marijuana in Washington.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dan Satterberg

    King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington.

    King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington. He also dismissed all misdemeanor marijuana possessions immediately after voters approved I-502 to legalize marijuana in Washington.

    Dan Satterberg

    King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is running unopposed for re-election. Satterberg is a competent prosecutor with broad support. He is a responsible, moderate voice who has endorsed I-594 to require background checks for all gun sales in Washington.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU 775, Joint Council of Teamsters 28