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Congress

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.

  • Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000. He has also led efforts to protect voting rights, fought to reform student loans, and has been a champion of Wall Street reform. Unfortunately, Larsen angered many progressives with his support of the new contract that eliminated hard-earned pension benefits for Boeing machinists. Before serving in Congress he served on the Snohomish County Council and worked on economic development for City of Everett.

    Larsen is facing two opponents who have far less resources in the primary. BJ Guillot is running on an extremely conservative Tea Party platform. Independent Mike Lapointe is running against Larsen on a very progressive platform that includes raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour immediately. Larsen’s experience, broad support, and generally progressive track record make him a good choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Rick Larsen

    Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000.

    Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000. He has also led efforts to protect voting rights, fought to reform student loans, and has been a champion of Wall Street reform. Unfortunately, Larsen angered many progressives with his support of the new contract that eliminated hard-earned pension benefits for Boeing machinists. Before serving in Congress he served on the Snohomish County Council and worked on economic development for City of Everett.

    Larsen is facing two opponents who have far less resources in the primary. BJ Guillot is running on an extremely conservative Tea Party platform. Independent Mike Lapointe is running against Larsen on a very progressive platform that includes raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour immediately. Larsen’s experience, broad support, and generally progressive track record make him a good choice in this race.

    Rick Larsen

    Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000.

  • Endorsed By: Snohomish County Democrats, Whatcom County Democrats, Washington State Young Democrats

Legislative Races

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

  • Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing deeper budget cuts. His opponents include Democrat Dave Griffin and Republican Edward Barton, both of whom are not running effective campaigns. Moscoso is a rising star in the Legislature and deserves another term.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Luis Moscoso

    Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years

    experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished

    himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing

    deeper budget cuts.

    Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing deeper budget cuts. His opponents include Democrat Dave Griffin and Republican Edward Barton, both of whom are not running effective campaigns. Moscoso is a rising star in the Legislature and deserves another term.

    Luis Moscoso

    Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years

    experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished

    himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing

    deeper budget cuts.

  • Senator Marko Liias is is a leader on transportation and conservation issues, and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate Republicans. He is also a strong voice for women's health and working families. Liias is being challenged by Tea Party conservative and Boeing pilot Dan Matthews, who lost by 22 points to Rick Larsen in the 2012 2nd Congressional District race. Liias will continue to be a strong voice for progressive values in the Legislature and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marko Liias

    Senator Marko Liias is is a leader on transportation and

    conservation issues, and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a

    bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate

    Senator Marko Liias is is a leader on transportation and conservation issues, and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate Republicans. He is also a strong voice for women's health and working families. Liias is being challenged by Tea Party conservative and Boeing pilot Dan Matthews, who lost by 22 points to Rick Larsen in the 2012 2nd Congressional District race. Liias will continue to be a strong voice for progressive values in the Legislature and deserves your vote.

    Marko Liias

    Senator Marko Liias is is a leader on transportation and

    conservation issues, and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a

    bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate

  • Justin McMahon is a strong advocate of protecting the social safety net and ensuring access to mental health care. He is running to continue Mary Helen Roberts' passion for advocating for those who have the least, including students and our education system, underserved communities, and working families.

    McMahon shares many of our partners' endorsements in women's health and labor with Democrat Storm Peterson, another strong progressive in this race.

    McMahon is also opposed by two Democrats who are not running serious campaigns, Scott V. Whelpley and Dick McManus, as well as conservative Republican Allen McPheeters. McMahon is a strong progressive and a good choice for your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Justin McMahon

    Justin McMahon is a strong advocate of protecting the

    social safety net and ensuring access to mental health care. He is running to

    continue Mary Helen Roberts' passion for advocating for those who have the

    Justin McMahon is a strong advocate of protecting the social safety net and ensuring access to mental health care. He is running to continue Mary Helen Roberts' passion for advocating for those who have the least, including students and our education system, underserved communities, and working families.

    McMahon shares many of our partners' endorsements in women's health and labor with Democrat Storm Peterson, another strong progressive in this race.

    McMahon is also opposed by two Democrats who are not running serious campaigns, Scott V. Whelpley and Dick McManus, as well as conservative Republican Allen McPheeters. McMahon is a strong progressive and a good choice for your vote.

    Justin McMahon

    Justin McMahon is a strong advocate of protecting the

    social safety net and ensuring access to mental health care. He is running to

    continue Mary Helen Roberts' passion for advocating for those who have the

  • Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a champion for environmental protection and public safety while serving on the council.

    Peterson has received the sole endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers Washington, AFL-CIO and SEIU 1199NW, and also shares many of our other partners' endorsements in women's health and labor with Democrat Justin McMahon, another strong progressive in this race.

    Peterson is also opposed by two Democrats who are not running serious campaigns, Scott V. Whelpley and Dick McManus, as well as conservative Republican Allen McPheeters. Peterson is a strong progressive and a good choice for your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Strom Peterson

    Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom

    Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax

    loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a

    Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a champion for environmental protection and public safety while serving on the council.

    Peterson has received the sole endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers Washington, AFL-CIO and SEIU 1199NW, and also shares many of our other partners' endorsements in women's health and labor with Democrat Justin McMahon, another strong progressive in this race.

    Peterson is also opposed by two Democrats who are not running serious campaigns, Scott V. Whelpley and Dick McManus, as well as conservative Republican Allen McPheeters. Peterson is a strong progressive and a good choice for your vote.

    Strom Peterson

    Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom

    Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax

    loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a

  • Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District. She also founded two separate organizations that serve Latino youth, helping bridge barriers they face to succeed. As a first term legislator, she used her experience to bring a bill forward that will help improve students' success in Washington schools by examining outside factors that are impacting their performance. Ortiz-Self is opposed by three candidates: Green Party member Bob Lewis, Republican Jeff Scherrer, and Independent Ed Wegner, none of whom are running a competitive campaign. Ortiz- Self is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Lillian Ortiz-Self

    Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services

    almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the

    Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in

    Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District. She also founded two separate organizations that serve Latino youth, helping bridge barriers they face to succeed. As a first term legislator, she used her experience to bring a bill forward that will help improve students' success in Washington schools by examining outside factors that are impacting their performance. Ortiz-Self is opposed by three candidates: Green Party member Bob Lewis, Republican Jeff Scherrer, and Independent Ed Wegner, none of whom are running a competitive campaign. Ortiz- Self is the best choice in this race.

    Lillian Ortiz-Self

    Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services

    almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the

    Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in

  • Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community. Her opponents are Democratic Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen and Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost campaigns for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Much of the district is new since Chase won election in 2010 due to redistricting. Eggen says he is running because the district needs leadership that not only stands for progressive values but that can build consensus and get results on issues important to its residents. As a Shoreline Councilman, he has advocated for sustainable budgets that protect services for the vulnerable and protected parks and open spaces. However, Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Maralyn Chase

    Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for

    progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates,

    pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.

    Her opponents are

    Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community. Her opponents are Democratic Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen and Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost campaigns for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Much of the district is new since Chase won election in 2010 due to redistricting. Eggen says he is running because the district needs leadership that not only stands for progressive values but that can build consensus and get results on issues important to its residents. As a Shoreline Councilman, he has advocated for sustainable budgets that protect services for the vulnerable and protected parks and open spaces. However, Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.

    Maralyn Chase

    Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for

    progressive causes. She has the backing of labor, environmental advocates,

    pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.

    Her opponents are

  • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Education Association, AFSCME, League of Humane Voters, Washington Alliance for Humane Legislation, Seattle Gay News, King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, Snohomish County Democrats, Young Democrats of Washington State, 32nd Legislative District Democrats
  • Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cindy Ryu

    Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong

    progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to

    serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of

    Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed.

    Cindy Ryu

    Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong

    progressive record in the Legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to

    serve in the Washington Legislature and she has earned the endorsements of

  • Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League. Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ruth Kagi

    Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the

    Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and

    prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund

    Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League. Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.

    Ruth Kagi

    Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the

    Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and

    prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund

  • John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive, Aaron Reardon. Lovick spent nine years in the state legislature representing the 44th District, during five of which he was Speaker Pro-Tem. He was elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007 and successfully merged the County Jail with the Sheriff’s Office. Two people are challenging Lovick. His Democratic challenger, James R. Deal, is not running a credible campaign. Republican Carolyn Eslick is the current Mayor of Sultan. She is critical of Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and intends to entice Seattle businesses into Snohomish to avoid paying higher wages. Whoever wins the Executive position in the General Election will be up for reelection again in 2015, when a candidate will be elected to a full four-year term. While Lovick angered many progressives with his vocal support of the new Boeing contract, he is still the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Lovick

    John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive, Aaron Reardon.

    John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive, Aaron Reardon. Lovick spent nine years in the state legislature representing the 44th District, during five of which he was Speaker Pro-Tem. He was elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007 and successfully merged the County Jail with the Sheriff’s Office. Two people are challenging Lovick. His Democratic challenger, James R. Deal, is not running a credible campaign. Republican Carolyn Eslick is the current Mayor of Sultan. She is critical of Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and intends to entice Seattle businesses into Snohomish to avoid paying higher wages. Whoever wins the Executive position in the General Election will be up for reelection again in 2015, when a candidate will be elected to a full four-year term. While Lovick angered many progressives with his vocal support of the new Boeing contract, he is still the best choice in this race.

    John Lovick

    John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive, Aaron Reardon.

  • Endorsed By: Snohomish County Democrats, Washington State Patrol Troopers Association