Skip to main content
  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 16

  • A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.

    Advisory Vote No. 16

    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 17

  • Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students.
  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 18

  • In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    In addition to the legislation covered by Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.
  • VOTE YES

    Vote to Approve Proposition 1: Veterans and Seniors Levy

  • The King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy expands our commitment to strengthening communities by providing vital services like job training, employment opportunities, and housing stability to veterans, seniors, domestic violence survivors, and more. The levy extends existing efforts that have proven effective in reducing unemployment, homelessness, and emergency medical costs.

    The levy, which is up for voter renewal after 12 years of success, provides $350 million over six years in investments in programs that support veteran employment and empowerment, housing stability and homelessness programs, and services like Meals on Wheels to aide seniors, the fastest-growing segment of the county's population. It will cost the median King County homeowner approximately $45 per year, or $3.75 per month. Vote to approve King County Proposition 1.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy expands our commitment to strengthening communities by providing vital services like job training, employment opportunities, and housing stability to veterans, seniors, domestic violence survivors, and more. The levy extends existing efforts that have proven effective in reducing unemployment, homelessness, and emergency medical costs.

    The levy, which is up for voter renewal after 12 years of success, provides $350 million over six years in investments in programs that support veteran employment and empowerment, housing stability and homelessness programs, and services like Meals on Wheels to aide seniors, the fastest-growing segment of the county's population. It will cost the median King County homeowner approximately $45 per year, or $3.75 per month. Vote to approve King County Proposition 1.
    The King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy expands our commitment to strengthening communities by providing vital services like job training, employment opportunities, and housing stability to veterans, seniors, domestic violence survivors, and more. The levy extends existing efforts that have proven effective in reducing unemployment, homelessness, and emergency medical costs.

    The levy, which is up for voter renewal after 12 years of success, provides $350 million over six years in investments in programs that support veteran employment and empowerment, housing stability and homelessness programs, and services like Meals on Wheels to aide seniors, the fastest-growing segment of the county's population. It will cost the median King County homeowner approximately $45 per year, or $3.75 per month. Vote to approve King County Proposition 1.

    King County Prop 1 - Vets and Seniors

    The King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy expands our commitment to strengthening communities by providing vital services like job training, employment opportunities, and housing stability to veterans, seniors, domestic violence survivors, and more.

  • Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights. In her first term in the Senate, Saldaña has pushed for full education funding and an end to Washington's regressive tax system. Her first bill signed by Governor Inslee expanded HOV lane access for blood donation vehicles, and she has co-signed bills to protect internet privacy and prohibit criminal record check-boxes on job applications.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Rebecca Saldaña

    Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights.

    Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights. In her first term in the Senate, Saldaña has pushed for full education funding and an end to Washington's regressive tax system. Her first bill signed by Governor Inslee expanded HOV lane access for blood donation vehicles, and she has co-signed bills to protect internet privacy and prohibit criminal record check-boxes on job applications.

    Rebecca Saldaña

    Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate seat in Legislative District 37. She previously worked as the Executive Director for Puget Sound Sage, a nonprofit tackling issues such as environmental justice, affordable housing, and workers' rights.

  • Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment. Constantine is leading efforts to protect King County from the Trump administration by proposing to triple the Veterans and Human Services Levy and offering regional support for the Paris climate agreement.

    He is running against retired engineer and light rail opponent Bill Hirt, who is not running an effective campaign. Constantine has clearly earned another term as King County Executive.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dow Constantine

    Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment.

    Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment. Constantine is leading efforts to protect King County from the Trump administration by proposing to triple the Veterans and Human Services Levy and offering regional support for the Paris climate agreement.

    He is running against retired engineer and light rail opponent Bill Hirt, who is not running an effective campaign. Constantine has clearly earned another term as King County Executive.

    Dow Constantine

    Incumbent Dow Constantine has been a strong and effective leader for King County. Throughout his two terms in office, Constantine has improved King County Metro transit service and promoted the health of our natural environment.

  • Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community. Johanknecht is against safe injection sites but has pledged to uphold any local laws surrounding these sites. She says she has never reported anyone to ICE and is a strong proponent of restorative justice. Johanknecht earned the support of staunch progressives such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal and The Stranger newspaper.

    Johanknecht is challenging Sheriff John Urquhart, who was first elected in 2012 after serving 23 years as a sergeant and department spokesperson, where he was twice named Officer of the Year. As Sheriff, Urquhart has been an ally on a wide range of progressive issues. He supports sanctuary cities and protecting immigrant communities, and he was an outspoken critic of two anti-transgender ballot measures. He has been endorsed by a number of progressive organizations.

    However, Urquhart has also been plagued by very troubling ethics issues in recent months. Late last year, reports surfaced that Urquhart was accused of raping a colleague 15 years ago. The FBI, Seattle Police Department, and the King County Prosecutor’s office investigated the allegations and did not find grounds to pursue criminal charges against him. However, the county ombudsman’s office faulted Urquhart for blocking an internal investigation into his behavior. You can read a lengthy description of the events here. In the closing days of the election, Urquhart has faced renewed criticism for attempting to bully and intimidate people who accuse him of wrongdoing and because a representative of his campaign threatened to release one accuser’s medical records to discredit her charges.

    We expect our leaders in law enforcement to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the trust of the community they are sworn to protect. For this reason, we cannot recommend Urquhart and believe Johanknecht is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mitzi Johanknecht

    Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community.

    Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community. Johanknecht is against safe injection sites but has pledged to uphold any local laws surrounding these sites. She says she has never reported anyone to ICE and is a strong proponent of restorative justice. Johanknecht earned the support of staunch progressives such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal and The Stranger newspaper.

    Johanknecht is challenging Sheriff John Urquhart, who was first elected in 2012 after serving 23 years as a sergeant and department spokesperson, where he was twice named Officer of the Year. As Sheriff, Urquhart has been an ally on a wide range of progressive issues. He supports sanctuary cities and protecting immigrant communities, and he was an outspoken critic of two anti-transgender ballot measures. He has been endorsed by a number of progressive organizations.

    However, Urquhart has also been plagued by very troubling ethics issues in recent months. Late last year, reports surfaced that Urquhart was accused of raping a colleague 15 years ago. The FBI, Seattle Police Department, and the King County Prosecutor’s office investigated the allegations and did not find grounds to pursue criminal charges against him. However, the county ombudsman’s office faulted Urquhart for blocking an internal investigation into his behavior. You can read a lengthy description of the events here. In the closing days of the election, Urquhart has faced renewed criticism for attempting to bully and intimidate people who accuse him of wrongdoing and because a representative of his campaign threatened to release one accuser’s medical records to discredit her charges.

    We expect our leaders in law enforcement to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the trust of the community they are sworn to protect. For this reason, we cannot recommend Urquhart and believe Johanknecht is the best choice in this race.

    Mitzi Johanknecht

    Mitzi Johanknecht has worked in law enforcement for 32 years and is running to "restore honor and integrity to the Office of Sheriff." She believes the controversies surrounding the Sheriff’s office have been demoralizing for the department and a distraction for officers in the community.

County Council District Races

Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.

  • Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County. He has strong stances on progressive issues like affordable housing and homelessness, but it is worth noting that he did take some questionable votes on revenue and health and human services issues during his most recent term. Dembowski is running unopposed for reelection.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Rod Dembowski

    Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County.

    Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County. He has strong stances on progressive issues like affordable housing and homelessness, but it is worth noting that he did take some questionable votes on revenue and health and human services issues during his most recent term. Dembowski is running unopposed for reelection.

    Rod Dembowski

    Rod Dembowski has played a key role on the King County Council promoting responsible regional development that balances environmental protections and job growth. Dembowski has prioritized improving domestic abuse services, green transit, and voting access in King County.

  • Progressive John Murphy is running for King County Council, District 3. From serving as a Vietnam Navy corpsman to working as a Deputy Fire Chief at Eastside Fire and Rescue for 20 years, Murphy has devoted his life to public service. Murphy prioritizes the economic needs of working families and wants to implement responsible infrastructure development throughout the county. If elected, Murphy would also focus on affordable housing, public safety, transportation, and improving waste water management in King County.

    Murphy is running against conservative incumbent Kathy Lambert, whose track record on health and human services shows that she prioritizes conservative ideology over the needs of her constituents. John Murphy is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Murphy

    Progressive John Murphy is running for King County Council, District 3. From serving as a Vietnam Navy corpsman to working as a Deputy Fire Chief at Eastside Fire and Rescue for 20 years, Murphy has devoted his life to public service.

    Progressive John Murphy is running for King County Council, District 3. From serving as a Vietnam Navy corpsman to working as a Deputy Fire Chief at Eastside Fire and Rescue for 20 years, Murphy has devoted his life to public service. Murphy prioritizes the economic needs of working families and wants to implement responsible infrastructure development throughout the county. If elected, Murphy would also focus on affordable housing, public safety, transportation, and improving waste water management in King County.

    Murphy is running against conservative incumbent Kathy Lambert, whose track record on health and human services shows that she prioritizes conservative ideology over the needs of her constituents. John Murphy is the clear choice in this race.

    John Murphy

    Progressive John Murphy is running for King County Council, District 3. From serving as a Vietnam Navy corpsman to working as a Deputy Fire Chief at Eastside Fire and Rescue for 20 years, Murphy has devoted his life to public service.

  • Endorsed By: King County Democrats
  • As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. However, he has recently disappointed progressives with his positions on the Veterans and Human Service Levy and safe injection sites. He is running unopposed in this race and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dave Upthegrove

    As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish.

    As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. However, he has recently disappointed progressives with his positions on the Veterans and Human Service Levy and safe injection sites. He is running unopposed in this race and deserves your vote.

    Dave Upthegrove

    As the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia, Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is a strong environmental champion who has prioritized restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish.

  • Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County. As a candidate, Carnahan is prioritizing the development of long-term transportation and public safety solutions that equitably enhances King County communities. She is focused on ensuring that King County remains a great place to raise a family.

    Carnahan is running against Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has opposed responsible growth legislation and progressive tax reform measures during his tenure. His lack of principled leadership has stifled progress on the county level. For her progressive vision, Carnahan deserves your support in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Denice Carnahan

    Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County.

    Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County. As a candidate, Carnahan is prioritizing the development of long-term transportation and public safety solutions that equitably enhances King County communities. She is focused on ensuring that King County remains a great place to raise a family.

    Carnahan is running against Republican incumbent Reagan Dunn, who has opposed responsible growth legislation and progressive tax reform measures during his tenure. His lack of principled leadership has stifled progress on the county level. For her progressive vision, Carnahan deserves your support in this race.

    Denice Carnahan

    Denice Carnahan is running for King County Council, District 9. As an experienced businesswoman, she has a deep understanding of the needs of working families and the many challenges facing King County.

  • Endorsed By: King County Democrats, Young Democrats of King County
  • Progressive Ryan Calkins is challenging the incumbent, John Creighton, to bring new leadership to the Port of Seattle. Calkins is a small business owner who supports a $15 minimum wage and wants to improve environmental protections at the Port. He has proposed electrifying port vehicles to reduce pollution and the carbon footprint of the port.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ryan Calkins

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    Progressive Ryan Calkins is challenging the incumbent, John Creighton, to bring new leadership to the Port of Seattle. Calkins is a small business owner who supports a $15 minimum wage and wants to improve environmental protections at the Port.

    Progressive Ryan Calkins is challenging the incumbent, John Creighton, to bring new leadership to the Port of Seattle. Calkins is a small business owner who supports a $15 minimum wage and wants to improve environmental protections at the Port. He has proposed electrifying port vehicles to reduce pollution and the carbon footprint of the port.

    Ryan Calkins

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    Progressive Ryan Calkins is challenging the incumbent, John Creighton, to bring new leadership to the Port of Seattle. Calkins is a small business owner who supports a $15 minimum wage and wants to improve environmental protections at the Port.

  • John Creighton is running for his fourth term on the Port of Seattle Commission. He has sought to increase public accountability and protect family-wage jobs at the port. Creighton also helped create the Northwest Seaport Alliance so that Seattle and Tacoma work together collaboratively instead of competing with each other.

    We were extremely disappointed that Creighton voted in 2015 to allow Shell Oil to base its arctic drilling operations in Seattle. While Creighton has earned the endorsements of some progressive advocates, we lean toward Calkins in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Creighton

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    John Creighton is running for his fourth term on the Port of Seattle Commission. He has sought to increase public accountability and protect family-wage jobs at the port.

    John Creighton is running for his fourth term on the Port of Seattle Commission. He has sought to increase public accountability and protect family-wage jobs at the port. Creighton also helped create the Northwest Seaport Alliance so that Seattle and Tacoma work together collaboratively instead of competing with each other.

    We were extremely disappointed that Creighton voted in 2015 to allow Shell Oil to base its arctic drilling operations in Seattle. While Creighton has earned the endorsements of some progressive advocates, we lean toward Calkins in this race.

    John Creighton

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    John Creighton is running for his fourth term on the Port of Seattle Commission. He has sought to increase public accountability and protect family-wage jobs at the port.

  • Ahmed Abdi is a Somali immigrant who fled a civil war to start a family here in Seattle. He worked as an organizer on the campaign to raise the SeaTac minimum wage to $15 per hour and other workers' rights issues. Today, he provides trainings to low-wage workers about their labor rights through the Fair Work Center. Abdi has been endorsed by many progressive groups and Representative Pramila Jayapal.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ahmed Abdi

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    Ahmed Abdi is a Somali immigrant who fled a civil war to start a family here in Seattle. He worked as an organizer on the campaign to raise the SeaTac minimum wage to $15 per hour and other workers' rights issues.

    Ahmed Abdi is a Somali immigrant who fled a civil war to start a family here in Seattle. He worked as an organizer on the campaign to raise the SeaTac minimum wage to $15 per hour and other workers' rights issues. Today, he provides trainings to low-wage workers about their labor rights through the Fair Work Center. Abdi has been endorsed by many progressive groups and Representative Pramila Jayapal.

    Ahmed Abdi

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    Ahmed Abdi is a Somali immigrant who fled a civil war to start a family here in Seattle. He worked as an organizer on the campaign to raise the SeaTac minimum wage to $15 per hour and other workers' rights issues.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Local 6, SEIU 775, SEIU Local 925, The Stranger, Teamsters Local 117
  • Stephanie Bowman has an extensive background in economic development, transportation, and community planning. Prior to joining the Port of Seattle, Bowman was the Manager of Federal Governmental Affairs for the Port of Tacoma and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Bowman has focused on jobs and trade as Port Commissioner, including connecting students in Seattle Public Schools with internships at the Port.

    We were extremely disappointed that Bowman voted in 2015 to allow Shell Oil to base its arctic drilling operations in Seattle. In addition, she voted to use taxpayer money to file a legal challenge against SeaTac's $15 per hour minimum wage. While Bowman has earned the support of some progressive advocates, we lean toward Abdi in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Stephanie Bowman

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    Stephanie Bowman has an extensive background in economic development, transportation, and community planning. Prior to joining the Port of Seattle, Bowman was the Manager of Federal Governmental Affairs for the Port of Tacoma and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

    Stephanie Bowman has an extensive background in economic development, transportation, and community planning. Prior to joining the Port of Seattle, Bowman was the Manager of Federal Governmental Affairs for the Port of Tacoma and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Bowman has focused on jobs and trade as Port Commissioner, including connecting students in Seattle Public Schools with internships at the Port.

    We were extremely disappointed that Bowman voted in 2015 to allow Shell Oil to base its arctic drilling operations in Seattle. In addition, she voted to use taxpayer money to file a legal challenge against SeaTac's $15 per hour minimum wage. While Bowman has earned the support of some progressive advocates, we lean toward Abdi in this race.

    Stephanie Bowman

    Submitted by jay on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 13:16

    Stephanie Bowman has an extensive background in economic development, transportation, and community planning. Prior to joining the Port of Seattle, Bowman was the Manager of Federal Governmental Affairs for the Port of Tacoma and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

  • A devoted environmental advocate, Preeti Shridhar would bring decades of public affairs experience to the Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 4 seat. Shridhar has worked in a variety of relevant government positions throughout King County. She is passionate about ensuring that the interests of all King County communities are represented. Shridhar is focused on building regional partnerships and increasing port transparency so residents can be informed of important decisions. Because of her track record of balancing environmental protections with the need for robust development, we lean towards Preeti Shridhar in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Preeti Shridhar

    Submitted by Collin on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 14:15

    A devoted environmental advocate, Preeti Shridhar would bring decades of public affairs experience to the Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 4 seat. Shridhar has worked in a variety of relevant government positions throughout King County.

    A devoted environmental advocate, Preeti Shridhar would bring decades of public affairs experience to the Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 4 seat. Shridhar has worked in a variety of relevant government positions throughout King County. She is passionate about ensuring that the interests of all King County communities are represented. Shridhar is focused on building regional partnerships and increasing port transparency so residents can be informed of important decisions. Because of her track record of balancing environmental protections with the need for robust development, we lean towards Preeti Shridhar in this race.

    Preeti Shridhar

    Submitted by Collin on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 14:15

    A devoted environmental advocate, Preeti Shridhar would bring decades of public affairs experience to the Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 4 seat. Shridhar has worked in a variety of relevant government positions throughout King County.

  • Former Seattle City Council member Peter Steinbrueck is running to ensure that the Port of Seattle balances job growth and development with environmentally friendly environment platforms. He aims to make the Port of Seattle a leader in reducing emissions and restoring habitats. While Peter has a proven track record on supporting workers' rights, living wages, and environmentally responsible policies, we lean toward Shridhar for Port of Seattle, Position 4.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Peter Steinbrueck

    Submitted by Collin on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 14:07

    Former Seattle City Council member Peter Steinbrueck is running to ensure that the Port of Seattle balances job growth and development with environmentally friendly environment platforms. He aims to make the Port of Seattle a leader in reducing emissions and restoring habitats.

    Former Seattle City Council member Peter Steinbrueck is running to ensure that the Port of Seattle balances job growth and development with environmentally friendly environment platforms. He aims to make the Port of Seattle a leader in reducing emissions and restoring habitats. While Peter has a proven track record on supporting workers' rights, living wages, and environmentally responsible policies, we lean toward Shridhar for Port of Seattle, Position 4.

    Peter Steinbrueck

    Submitted by Collin on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 14:07

    Former Seattle City Council member Peter Steinbrueck is running to ensure that the Port of Seattle balances job growth and development with environmentally friendly environment platforms. He aims to make the Port of Seattle a leader in reducing emissions and restoring habitats.

  • Endorsed By: Teamsters Local 117, King County Democrats
  • Judge Michael Spearman is running for re-election to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Position 2. Appointed by former Governor Christine Gregoire in 2010, Spearman has more than three decades of legal experience including 14 years as a Superior Court judge. Spearman has also been rated as "exceptionally well qualified" by more than 5 Washington state bar associations including the King County Bar Association and QLAW, the LGBT Bar Association of Washington. He is opposed by attorney Nathan W. S. Choi, who lacks Spearman's depth of judicial experience. Spearman has earned another term on the appellate court.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Michael Spearman

    Judge Michael Spearman is running for re-election to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Position 2. Appointed by former Governor Christine Gregoire in 2010, Spearman has more than three decades of legal experience including 14 years as a Superior Court judge.

    Judge Michael Spearman is running for re-election to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Position 2. Appointed by former Governor Christine Gregoire in 2010, Spearman has more than three decades of legal experience including 14 years as a Superior Court judge. Spearman has also been rated as "exceptionally well qualified" by more than 5 Washington state bar associations including the King County Bar Association and QLAW, the LGBT Bar Association of Washington. He is opposed by attorney Nathan W. S. Choi, who lacks Spearman's depth of judicial experience. Spearman has earned another term on the appellate court.

    Michael Spearman

    Judge Michael Spearman is running for re-election to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Position 2. Appointed by former Governor Christine Gregoire in 2010, Spearman has more than three decades of legal experience including 14 years as a Superior Court judge.

  • Endorsed By: M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, King County Democrats
  • Judge David Mann is unopposed in this race. With more than three decades of experience, Judge Mann was appointed to this seat in 2016 because of his extensive judicial track record. He is a former board member of Conservation Northwest, the Northwest Fund for the Environment, and the Washington Environmental Council. He also successfully argued before the Supreme Court in the case of Milner v. Dept. of Navy, which improved government transparency through the Freedom of Information Act. Mann has earned your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    David Mann

    Judge David Mann is unopposed in this race. With more than three decades of experience, Judge Mann was appointed to this seat in 2016 because of his extensive judicial track record.

    Judge David Mann is unopposed in this race. With more than three decades of experience, Judge Mann was appointed to this seat in 2016 because of his extensive judicial track record. He is a former board member of Conservation Northwest, the Northwest Fund for the Environment, and the Washington Environmental Council. He also successfully argued before the Supreme Court in the case of Milner v. Dept. of Navy, which improved government transparency through the Freedom of Information Act. Mann has earned your vote.

    David Mann

    Judge David Mann is unopposed in this race. With more than three decades of experience, Judge Mann was appointed to this seat in 2016 because of his extensive judicial track record.

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

  • Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel. She laid out a vibrant alternative vision for Seattle’s waterfront and was named the 2009 “Citizen of the Year” by the Municipal League. Moon is running to improve housing affordability by cracking down on real estate speculators, expanding renters’ rights, and expanding alternative housing options for working people, like duplexes and co-ops. Moon is campaigning as an innovative, big-picture thinker who can organize coalitions and solve the root problems Seattle faces rather than just addressing the symptoms. Her analysis of racial justice and equity issues is also thoughtful and impressive.

    While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:

    Housing Affordability: Moon has proposed a tax on out-of-state real estate speculators and corporate investors as a way to slow housing costs and fund affordable housing. She largely supports the city’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda but wants to improve outreach to communities of color and revisit some upzone proposals. Moon would also invest more in public housing to reduce the dependence on private developers to address affordability. Learn more here.

    Homelessness: Moon would end the sweeps of homeless encampments and allow people to sleep in parks while the city improves services to help people find permanent housing.

    Youth Jail: Moon opposes the county’s plans to build a new youth jail in Seattle because she thinks it undermines efforts to reduce youth incarceration.

    Taxes: Moon supports a statewide capital gains tax on households earning more than $250,000 per year to fund affordable housing, education, and transit.

    From the campaign trail: Moon is running as the reform-oriented change candidate in this race. She is very smart and offers thoughtful policy responses to the complex challenges facing our city.

    For more reasons why people are supporting Moon, you can read this op-ed by three Seattle union workers in The Stranger.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cary Moon

    Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel.

    Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel. She laid out a vibrant alternative vision for Seattle’s waterfront and was named the 2009 “Citizen of the Year” by the Municipal League. Moon is running to improve housing affordability by cracking down on real estate speculators, expanding renters’ rights, and expanding alternative housing options for working people, like duplexes and co-ops. Moon is campaigning as an innovative, big-picture thinker who can organize coalitions and solve the root problems Seattle faces rather than just addressing the symptoms. Her analysis of racial justice and equity issues is also thoughtful and impressive.

    While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:

    Housing Affordability: Moon has proposed a tax on out-of-state real estate speculators and corporate investors as a way to slow housing costs and fund affordable housing. She largely supports the city’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda but wants to improve outreach to communities of color and revisit some upzone proposals. Moon would also invest more in public housing to reduce the dependence on private developers to address affordability. Learn more here.

    Homelessness: Moon would end the sweeps of homeless encampments and allow people to sleep in parks while the city improves services to help people find permanent housing.

    Youth Jail: Moon opposes the county’s plans to build a new youth jail in Seattle because she thinks it undermines efforts to reduce youth incarceration.

    Taxes: Moon supports a statewide capital gains tax on households earning more than $250,000 per year to fund affordable housing, education, and transit.

    From the campaign trail: Moon is running as the reform-oriented change candidate in this race. She is very smart and offers thoughtful policy responses to the complex challenges facing our city.

    For more reasons why people are supporting Moon, you can read this op-ed by three Seattle union workers in The Stranger.

    Cary Moon

    Cary Moon is an urban planner, engineer, and civic activist who is best known for her leadership in the People’s Waterfront Coalition that opposed the deep-bore tunnel.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Local 6, SEIU Local 925, Sierra Club, The Stranger, The Urbanist, UFCW 3000, Washington Bikes, Washington Conservation Action, King County Democrats, Seattle Education Association
  • Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S. Department of Justice, she pushed to improve accountability for the Seattle Police Department, created a civil rights unit, and was an advocate for criminal justice reform. While Durkan’s support from business groups has raised questions among some progressives, she does not shy away from progressive positions and emphasizes that she is willing to stand up to anyone to make the right decisions when necessary. With a long track record of working on complex political and policy issues, Durkan is positioning herself as a consensus-building candidate with executive leadership experience who can work with advocates on all sides.

    While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:

    Housing Affordability: Durkan would implement the current Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda to create 20,000 affordable units over 10 years by increasing density and requiring developers to build more affordable housing in exchange for upzoning. Durkan also wants to offer rent vouchers for low-income families and increase the number of tiny houses. Learn more here.

    Homelessness: Durkan would continue sweeps of homeless encampments and opposes allowing people to sleep in public parks because of health and safety concerns. She also wants to build 100 new shelter beds in each city council district.

    Youth Jail: Durkan supports building a new youth jail because she thinks conditions in the current facility are harsh and inhumane.

    Education: Durkan has proposed offering up to two years of free college tuition for high school graduates to attend a public community college in Washington.

    From the campaign trail: Durkan has a very confident presence, focuses on issues, and emphasizes that she is willing to make difficult decisions. She focuses on her extensive experience and track record in politics.

    For more reasons why people are supporting Durkan, you can read this op-ed by Gary Locke, Ron Sims, and Norm Rice in the South Seattle Emerald.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jenny Durkan

    Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S.

    Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S. Department of Justice, she pushed to improve accountability for the Seattle Police Department, created a civil rights unit, and was an advocate for criminal justice reform. While Durkan’s support from business groups has raised questions among some progressives, she does not shy away from progressive positions and emphasizes that she is willing to stand up to anyone to make the right decisions when necessary. With a long track record of working on complex political and policy issues, Durkan is positioning herself as a consensus-building candidate with executive leadership experience who can work with advocates on all sides.

    While Moon and Durkan agree on many issues, they have shown differences on a few key proposals:

    Housing Affordability: Durkan would implement the current Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda to create 20,000 affordable units over 10 years by increasing density and requiring developers to build more affordable housing in exchange for upzoning. Durkan also wants to offer rent vouchers for low-income families and increase the number of tiny houses. Learn more here.

    Homelessness: Durkan would continue sweeps of homeless encampments and opposes allowing people to sleep in public parks because of health and safety concerns. She also wants to build 100 new shelter beds in each city council district.

    Youth Jail: Durkan supports building a new youth jail because she thinks conditions in the current facility are harsh and inhumane.

    Education: Durkan has proposed offering up to two years of free college tuition for high school graduates to attend a public community college in Washington.

    From the campaign trail: Durkan has a very confident presence, focuses on issues, and emphasizes that she is willing to make difficult decisions. She focuses on her extensive experience and track record in politics.

    For more reasons why people are supporting Durkan, you can read this op-ed by Gary Locke, Ron Sims, and Norm Rice in the South Seattle Emerald.

    Jenny Durkan

    Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan is running for mayor on a platform of police accountability, housing affordability, and justice for all. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney in our country’s history. At the U.S.

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

  • Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C. Holmes is a critic of the war on drugs–he dismissed all pending marijuana possession cases when he took office and sponsored Initiative 502, which legalized and regulated marijuana use in the state. Holmes has also stood for police reform as a member of a police civilian oversight board and advocated for gun safety as a founding member of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. He also lowered the misdemeanor sentence to 364 days to avoid the potential for federal deportation of undocumented immigrants.

    Holmes is running against Scott Lindsay, the former public safety advisor and special assistant for police reform for Mayor Ed Murray. Lindsay is an architect of the city's "9 1/2 Blocks" plan, which aimed to reduce crime and stop the "open-air drug markets" downtown. He is aiming to reduce low-level crime by implementing drug addiction treatment programs and piloting the country's first safe consumption program.

    We recommend Holmes because of his track record and support from progressive partners.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Pete Holmes

    Submitted by stephanie on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 15:20

    Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C.

    Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C. Holmes is a critic of the war on drugs–he dismissed all pending marijuana possession cases when he took office and sponsored Initiative 502, which legalized and regulated marijuana use in the state. Holmes has also stood for police reform as a member of a police civilian oversight board and advocated for gun safety as a founding member of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. He also lowered the misdemeanor sentence to 364 days to avoid the potential for federal deportation of undocumented immigrants.

    Holmes is running against Scott Lindsay, the former public safety advisor and special assistant for police reform for Mayor Ed Murray. Lindsay is an architect of the city's "9 1/2 Blocks" plan, which aimed to reduce crime and stop the "open-air drug markets" downtown. He is aiming to reduce low-level crime by implementing drug addiction treatment programs and piloting the country's first safe consumption program.

    We recommend Holmes because of his track record and support from progressive partners.

    Pete Holmes

    Submitted by stephanie on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 15:20

    Two-term incumbent Pete Holmes is running for re-election as Seattle City Attorney. A former business litigation attorney, Holmes also previously worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington D.C.

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

  • 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.

  • Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization. She supports police reform for bias-free and just policing, paid parental and family leave for all workers, and supports much of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) for more equitable housing policy and as a part of the solution to homelessness in the city. If reelected, González wants to create a legal defense fund for immigrants and to fix our city's upside-down tax code. She is running against challenger and small business owner Pat Murakami who is not running as progressive of a campaign. González is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    M. Lorena González

    Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization.

    Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization. She supports police reform for bias-free and just policing, paid parental and family leave for all workers, and supports much of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) for more equitable housing policy and as a part of the solution to homelessness in the city. If reelected, González wants to create a legal defense fund for immigrants and to fix our city's upside-down tax code. She is running against challenger and small business owner Pat Murakami who is not running as progressive of a campaign. González is the clear choice in this race.

    M. Lorena González

    Lorena González has been a truly impressive leader in her two years on the Seattle City Council. González is a civil rights attorney who runs a bilingual legal clinic for low-income residents and is the President Emeritus of OneAmerica, a Seattle-based immigrant advocacy organization.