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  • Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. A physician by trade, he specializes in health care issues, particularly regarding the international fight against AIDS, his sponsorship of a bill to provide a single payer health care system, and women’s health. He has also been a vocal advocate fighting for working families who have been hurt by Wall Street, as well as fighting for alternative energy, and an official end to the war in Iraq.

    McDermott faces two challengers, neither of whom are compelling: Independent West Seattle lawyer Doug McQuaid, who lost badly in Seattle's mayoral primary in 2013, and perennial candidate GoodSpaceGuy. McDermott deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jim McDermott

    Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee.

    Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. A physician by trade, he specializes in health care issues, particularly regarding the international fight against AIDS, his sponsorship of a bill to provide a single payer health care system, and women’s health. He has also been a vocal advocate fighting for working families who have been hurt by Wall Street, as well as fighting for alternative energy, and an official end to the war in Iraq.

    McDermott faces two challengers, neither of whom are compelling: Independent West Seattle lawyer Doug McQuaid, who lost badly in Seattle's mayoral primary in 2013, and perennial candidate GoodSpaceGuy. McDermott deserves your vote.

    Jim McDermott

    Rep. Jim McDermott has represented the 7th District since 1989 and is a champion of progressive values. McDermott is a member of the Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee.

  • Endorsed By: Sierra Club, Teamsters Joint Council 28, The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Various Democratic District Organizations, King County Young Democrats
  • Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding, LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen is running unopposed for state Senate after being appointed in 2013 to fill Ed Murray's seat when he was elected Mayor of Seattle. Pedersen has earned your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jamie Pedersen

    Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding,

    LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair

    elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen

    Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding, LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen is running unopposed for state Senate after being appointed in 2013 to fill Ed Murray's seat when he was elected Mayor of Seattle. Pedersen has earned your vote.

    Jamie Pedersen

    Jamie Pedersen has worked hard for education funding,

    LGBT civil rights, reproductive freedom, the Voting Rights Act to ensure fair

    elections for all, transportation funding, and access to health care. Pedersen

  • Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn. It is because of Chopp's leadership skills and unwavering dedication to progressive values that the legislature was able to protect workers and fend off Republicans' call for more draconian cuts to essential public services.

    Chopp is being challenged by Socialist Alternative candidate Jess Spear, a climate scientist and organizer who helped lead the grassroots campaign for a $15-an-hour minimum wage. Spear is a strong advocate for taxing the rich to fund education, fighting climate change, and rent control. However, most progressive organizations are supporting Chopp because of his strong and consistent leadership. Chopp has earned your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Frank Chopp

    Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an

    impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide

    range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent

    Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn. It is because of Chopp's leadership skills and unwavering dedication to progressive values that the legislature was able to protect workers and fend off Republicans' call for more draconian cuts to essential public services.

    Chopp is being challenged by Socialist Alternative candidate Jess Spear, a climate scientist and organizer who helped lead the grassroots campaign for a $15-an-hour minimum wage. Spear is a strong advocate for taxing the rich to fund education, fighting climate change, and rent control. However, most progressive organizations are supporting Chopp because of his strong and consistent leadership. Chopp has earned your vote.

    Frank Chopp

    Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an

    impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide

    range of progressive issues. He has played a critical role in helping prevent

  • 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

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES For Parks!

  • Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.

    Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.

    Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014
    Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades. It will also restore staffing at community and senior centers. Accountability and oversight is provided through the City Council. Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. We should protect this legacy for future generations.

    Some progressives have expressed concerns about the details of this measure. We think former Mayor Mike McGinn did a good job of acknowledging concerns about Prop 1 while explaining why he is voting yes: http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/why-i-m-voting-for-parks-even-though-the-opponents-have-a-point-july-2014

    Proposition 1: Vote Yes For Parks!

    Seattle Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to maintain and operate Seattle’s parks and community centers. It establishes a new parks district that would replace the expiring parks levy and would cost a typical homeowner about $4 a month. Seattle has a great parks system that we have neglected for many years that has led to a $267 million maintenance backlog. Unanimously approved by the City Council, Proposition 1 would provide stable, dedicated funding to address leaky roofs, aging boilers, and critical electrical upgrades.

  • Endorsed By Cascade Bicycle Club, Sierra Club, The Stranger, Washington Conservation Action, King County Democrats, various district Democratic organizations, Martin Luther King County Labor Council, El Centro de la Raza, Municipal League of King County