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    Democrat

    Jeanne Kohl-Welles

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  • Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would have aligned the medical and non-medical marijuana markets. Her opponent, Republican Sarina Forbes, is running on an anti-government platform. Kohl-Welles is a reliable advocate for the 36th and is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jeanne Kohl-Welles

    Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the

    fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such

    as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would

    Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would have aligned the medical and non-medical marijuana markets. Her opponent, Republican Sarina Forbes, is running on an anti-government platform. Kohl-Welles is a reliable advocate for the 36th and is the best choice in this race.

    Jeanne Kohl-Welles

    Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been a leader in the

    fight against human trafficking and has long championed gun safety measures such

    as criminal background checks. She also worked hard on legislation that would

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7th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Jim McDermott

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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

36th Legislative District

State Senator

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Reuven Carlyle

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  • Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues. Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to create green jobs. He also focused on legislation that would reform our state's outdated tax exemption system and make it easier to end unjust tax loopholes. Carlyle's opponent, Leslie Klein of the Republicanspirit Party, is a fringe candidate who is not running a credible campaign.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Reuven Carlyle

    Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on

    social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues.

    Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to

    Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues. Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to create green jobs. He also focused on legislation that would reform our state's outdated tax exemption system and make it easier to end unjust tax loopholes. Carlyle's opponent, Leslie Klein of the Republicanspirit Party, is a fringe candidate who is not running a credible campaign.

    Reuven Carlyle

    Representative Reuven Carlyle is a solid progressive on

    social, fiscal, and environmental issues but is more moderate on labor issues.

    Carlyle is a wireless and software entrepreneur who has used this experience to

State Representative, Position #2

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    Democrat

    Gael Tarleton

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  • Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen the maritime industry, protect the environment, and improve access to health care. Her opponent, Paul Addis, is not running an effective campaign. Tarleton deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Gael Tarleton

    Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for

    environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon

    pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen

    Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen the maritime industry, protect the environment, and improve access to health care. Her opponent, Paul Addis, is not running an effective campaign. Tarleton deserves your vote.

    Gael Tarleton

    Gael Tarleton has been a strong advocate for

    environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon

    pollution. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen

King County

King County Prosecuting Attorney

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    Republican

    Dan Satterberg

    Website Endorsements
  • 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

Seattle Ballot Measures

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

Seattle City Proposition #1

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES For Parks!

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  • 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