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  • 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.

  • 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