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WA Federation of State Employees

No matter what type of job workers are in, strong unions allow workers to speak out for fairness for all working people in their communities and create better standards and a strong middle class across the country. Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28, the AFL-CIO and all unions envision a future in which work and all people who work are valued, respected and rewarded.

48th Legislative District

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

State Senator

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    Democrat

    Patty Kuderer

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  • Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib. In her first years in the Legislature she focused on equitable education funding and passed bills to help students with hearing issues succeed. Her resume of community engagement includes serving as Co-President of Chinook Middle School PTSA, as well as serving in organizations such as NARAL, the Peace Alliance, and the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center. If re-elected, she intends to focus on education, health care access, and fixing our state's upside down tax code.

    Kuderer is opposed by Libertarian Michelle Darnell, who is running on an anti-tax platform that would shortchange our schools and necessary transportation improvements. Kuderer is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Patty Kuderer

    Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib.

    Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib. In her first years in the Legislature she focused on equitable education funding and passed bills to help students with hearing issues succeed. Her resume of community engagement includes serving as Co-President of Chinook Middle School PTSA, as well as serving in organizations such as NARAL, the Peace Alliance, and the Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center. If re-elected, she intends to focus on education, health care access, and fixing our state's upside down tax code.

    Kuderer is opposed by Libertarian Michelle Darnell, who is running on an anti-tax platform that would shortchange our schools and necessary transportation improvements. Kuderer is the best choice in this race.

    Patty Kuderer

    Patty Kuderer has been an effective and reliable progressive leader in her first few months in the state Senate. After winning her re-election campaign for the House in 2016, she was appointed to the Senate to replace Cyrus Habib.

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Vandana Slatter

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  • A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care for all. She has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation.

    She is running against Libertarian Ciaran Dougherty, a computational linguist who lacks Slatter's knowledge and experience with public policy. Slatter is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Vandana Slatter

    A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat.

    A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat. In her role as representative, Slatter has focused on education and equity issues, working on legislation benefiting homeless youth, fully funding schools, and providing health care for all. She has served on the boards of several organizations and nonprofits, including the Children's Institute for Learning Differences, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Global Social Business Partners, and the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital Foundation.

    She is running against Libertarian Ciaran Dougherty, a computational linguist who lacks Slatter's knowledge and experience with public policy. Slatter is the clear choice in this race.

    Vandana Slatter

    A biotech professional and former member of the Bellevue City Council, Vandana Slatter was appointed to the state House in early 2017 and is now running to retain her seat.

Port of Tacoma

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

Port of Tacoma, Port Commissioner, Position #1

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    John McCarthy

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  • John McCarthy is running for the Tacoma Port Commissioner Position 1 against army veteran and port security specialist Eric Holdman. McCarthy served as a Tacoma Port Commissioner from 1983 to 1992, and a Pierce County District Court judge for 22 years. While McCarthy is not the most progressive candidate, his previous experience and community involvement makes him the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John McCarthy

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    John McCarthy is running for the Tacoma Port Commissioner Position 1 against army veteran and port security specialist Eric Holdman. McCarthy served as a Tacoma Port Commissioner from 1983 to 1992, and a Pierce County District Court judge for 22 years.

    John McCarthy is running for the Tacoma Port Commissioner Position 1 against army veteran and port security specialist Eric Holdman. McCarthy served as a Tacoma Port Commissioner from 1983 to 1992, and a Pierce County District Court judge for 22 years. While McCarthy is not the most progressive candidate, his previous experience and community involvement makes him the best choice in this race.

    John McCarthy

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    John McCarthy is running for the Tacoma Port Commissioner Position 1 against army veteran and port security specialist Eric Holdman. McCarthy served as a Tacoma Port Commissioner from 1983 to 1992, and a Pierce County District Court judge for 22 years.

    • Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington, Sierra Club, WA Federation of State Employees, Tacoma - Pierce County Black Collective, Tacoma Firefighters IAFF Local 31, Pierce County Central Labor Council

City Races

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

Burien City Council

Burien City Council, Position #7

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    Krystal Marx

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  • Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups. She is a former nonprofit operations manager and community educator.

    Her opponent, Patty Janssen, is a "law and order" candidate and volunteer with the Burien Police Department. Janssen has focused her campaign mostly on crime prevention and stronger enforcement of local ordinances on issues like loitering and panhandling.

    Marx is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Krystal Marx

    Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups.

    Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups. She is a former nonprofit operations manager and community educator.

    Her opponent, Patty Janssen, is a "law and order" candidate and volunteer with the Burien Police Department. Janssen has focused her campaign mostly on crime prevention and stronger enforcement of local ordinances on issues like loitering and panhandling.

    Marx is the best choice in this race.

    Krystal Marx

    Krystal Marx is running for Position 7 on a "Burien for All" platform that focuses on social equity and community-based crime solutions. She promotes the Housing First approach to homelessness, and seeks involvement on community issues from the most-impacted groups.

Seattle City Council

Seattle City Council, Position #8 (At-Large)

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    Teresa Mosqueda

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  • Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member. She was a leader in the statewide campaign to raise the minimum wage in 2016 and has also worked to expand health care access and promote environmental justice. She is running for city council to improve housing affordability and support working people. Her experience advocating at the state and local level has given her an impressive depth of knowledge about both policy details and the legislative process.

    Mosqueda is running against Jon Grant, the former Director of the Seattle Tenants’ Union. He is prioritizing housing affordability and is emphasizing a grassroots approach to campaigning and policy development. Grant is running as a Democratic Socialist with a very bold platform. Although Grant earned the endorsement of The Stranger newspaper, several editorial board members wrote a strong dissent in support of Mosqueda.

    Mosqueda is the best choice for Seattle City Council Position 8 because of her extensive track record implementing paid family leave, fighting for living wages, and securing health care for all.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Teresa Mosqueda

    Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member.

    Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member. She was a leader in the statewide campaign to raise the minimum wage in 2016 and has also worked to expand health care access and promote environmental justice. She is running for city council to improve housing affordability and support working people. Her experience advocating at the state and local level has given her an impressive depth of knowledge about both policy details and the legislative process.

    Mosqueda is running against Jon Grant, the former Director of the Seattle Tenants’ Union. He is prioritizing housing affordability and is emphasizing a grassroots approach to campaigning and policy development. Grant is running as a Democratic Socialist with a very bold platform. Although Grant earned the endorsement of The Stranger newspaper, several editorial board members wrote a strong dissent in support of Mosqueda.

    Mosqueda is the best choice for Seattle City Council Position 8 because of her extensive track record implementing paid family leave, fighting for living wages, and securing health care for all.

    Teresa Mosqueda

    Teresa Mosqueda is the Political and Strategic Campaign Director at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and a former Fuse board member.