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

  • Elected in 2003, Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson is the better of two conservative candidates vying to replace outgoing State Treasurer Jim McIntire. Davidson is currently serving his second term as the President of the Washington State Association of County Treasurers and has been endorsed by both Republican and Democratic treasurers as well as most major newspapers from around the state. While we disagree about how to reform our state's upside-down tax code, Davidson brings years of experience with government finance, managing staff, smart investments of taxpayer dollars, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

    In contrast, banker Michael Waite has no experience overseeing government finances. We have concerns that he would use the office as a platform for anti-tax activism and insert himself into legislative debates outside the scope of the Treasurer’s office. Waite does support safe and legal abortion access and has earned the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii as well as NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.

    We recommend Davidson as the best of two conservative options.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Duane Davidson

    Elected in 2003, Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson is the better of two conservative candidates vying to replace outgoing State Treasurer Jim McIntire.

    Elected in 2003, Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson is the better of two conservative candidates vying to replace outgoing State Treasurer Jim McIntire. Davidson is currently serving his second term as the President of the Washington State Association of County Treasurers and has been endorsed by both Republican and Democratic treasurers as well as most major newspapers from around the state. While we disagree about how to reform our state's upside-down tax code, Davidson brings years of experience with government finance, managing staff, smart investments of taxpayer dollars, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

    In contrast, banker Michael Waite has no experience overseeing government finances. We have concerns that he would use the office as a platform for anti-tax activism and insert himself into legislative debates outside the scope of the Treasurer’s office. Waite does support safe and legal abortion access and has earned the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii as well as NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.

    We recommend Davidson as the best of two conservative options.

    Duane Davidson

    Elected in 2003, Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson is the better of two conservative candidates vying to replace outgoing State Treasurer Jim McIntire.

  • Erin Jones is a teacher of foreign languages and African American studies who has won multiple awards for her innovative work to make learning more accessible for students of color. Jones most recently worked at Tacoma Public Schools as a literacy coach and previously served as Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement for the state of Washington, where she worked on policy and instruction practices to make schools a place where all students can learn. Jones' three kids attended Washington public schools.

    There are some concerns about the support Jones has received from prominent right-wing Republicans and conservative interest groups. In addition, The Stranger and Equal Rights Washington have raised important concerns about some of Jones' statements and positions on LGBTQ issues and associations with conservative groups opposed to LGBTQ equality. We take those concerns very seriously. After a careful review and a long discussion with her, it’s clear she has changed those positions. Although she had some learning to do on LGTBQ equality, we believe her heart is in the right place.

    While Jones has earned dual endorsements from several of our Progressive Voters Guide partners, we lean toward Reykdal in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Erin Jones

    Erin Jones is a teacher of foreign languages and African American studies who has won multiple awards for her innovative work to make learning more accessible for students of color.

    Erin Jones is a teacher of foreign languages and African American studies who has won multiple awards for her innovative work to make learning more accessible for students of color. Jones most recently worked at Tacoma Public Schools as a literacy coach and previously served as Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement for the state of Washington, where she worked on policy and instruction practices to make schools a place where all students can learn. Jones' three kids attended Washington public schools.

    There are some concerns about the support Jones has received from prominent right-wing Republicans and conservative interest groups. In addition, The Stranger and Equal Rights Washington have raised important concerns about some of Jones' statements and positions on LGBTQ issues and associations with conservative groups opposed to LGBTQ equality. We take those concerns very seriously. After a careful review and a long discussion with her, it’s clear she has changed those positions. Although she had some learning to do on LGTBQ equality, we believe her heart is in the right place.

    While Jones has earned dual endorsements from several of our Progressive Voters Guide partners, we lean toward Reykdal in this race.

    Erin Jones

    Erin Jones is a teacher of foreign languages and African American studies who has won multiple awards for her innovative work to make learning more accessible for students of color.

Legislative Races

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

  • Senator Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed recently to fill the seat of former state Senator Brian Hatfield. Takko has supported bills that invest money in jobs and infrastructure but has disappointed progressives on environmental issues and gun safety.

    Nonetheless, Takko is a much better choice than his opponent, Sue Kuehl Pederson, a member of the Independent GOP Party who has only offered sparse talking points on how she will address the concerns facing coastal Washingtonians.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dean Takko

    Senator Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed recently to fill the seat of former state Senator Brian Hatfield.

    Senator Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed recently to fill the seat of former state Senator Brian Hatfield. Takko has supported bills that invest money in jobs and infrastructure but has disappointed progressives on environmental issues and gun safety.

    Nonetheless, Takko is a much better choice than his opponent, Sue Kuehl Pederson, a member of the Independent GOP Party who has only offered sparse talking points on how she will address the concerns facing coastal Washingtonians.

    Dean Takko

    Senator Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th District since 2005. He previously served in the state House for 10 years before being appointed recently to fill the seat of former state Senator Brian Hatfield.

  • Representative Steve Tharinger is a strong progressive leader for the 24th District. Tharinger has supported community investments to create jobs, protected health care for the most vulnerable, and also advocated for the environment. His opponent, John D Alger of the GOP/Independent party, is not running a viable campaign. Steve Tharinger's track record in Olympia has earned him another term.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Steve Tharinger

    Representative Steve Tharinger is a strong progressive leader for the 24th District. Tharinger has supported community investments to create jobs, protected health care for the most vulnerable, and also advocated for the environment.

    Representative Steve Tharinger is a strong progressive leader for the 24th District. Tharinger has supported community investments to create jobs, protected health care for the most vulnerable, and also advocated for the environment. His opponent, John D Alger of the GOP/Independent party, is not running a viable campaign. Steve Tharinger's track record in Olympia has earned him another term.

    Steve Tharinger

    Representative Steve Tharinger is a strong progressive leader for the 24th District. Tharinger has supported community investments to create jobs, protected health care for the most vulnerable, and also advocated for the environment.

  • Mike Pellicciotti is a prosecuting attorney who has worked alongside public safety officials to keep our community safe for more than a decade. This past year, he worked with Attorney General Bob Ferguson to hold pharmaceutical companies and other health care providers who overcharged vulnerable consumers accountable. Pellicciotti is running to bring the same commitment to corporate and government accountability to Olympia.

    Pellicciotti faces incumbent Rep. Linda Kochmar, a conservative Republican who voted against raising the minimum wage and also voted no to ensuring women earn equal pay for doing the same job as a man. Pellicciotti is the best choice in this race and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mike Pellicciotti

    Mike Pellicciotti is a prosecuting attorney who has worked alongside public safety officials to keep our community safe for more than a decade.

    Mike Pellicciotti is a prosecuting attorney who has worked alongside public safety officials to keep our community safe for more than a decade. This past year, he worked with Attorney General Bob Ferguson to hold pharmaceutical companies and other health care providers who overcharged vulnerable consumers accountable. Pellicciotti is running to bring the same commitment to corporate and government accountability to Olympia.

    Pellicciotti faces incumbent Rep. Linda Kochmar, a conservative Republican who voted against raising the minimum wage and also voted no to ensuring women earn equal pay for doing the same job as a man. Pellicciotti is the best choice in this race and deserves your vote.

    Mike Pellicciotti

    Mike Pellicciotti is a prosecuting attorney who has worked alongside public safety officials to keep our community safe for more than a decade.

  • Representative Tina Orwall is a reliable vote on most progressive issues. In Olympia, she has sponsored legislation to prevent truancy issues for students and has also sponsored a bill to help fight human trafficking. Unfortunately, Orwall played a lead role in defeating gun safety legislation that would have allowed families and law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily suspend a person’s access to firearms if an individual is threatening harm to themselves or others.

    Orwall is opposed by Republican John Potter, who opposes access to safe and legal abortion for women. Despite her poor record on gun safety, Orwall is still the best choice in the race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tina Orwall

    Representative Tina Orwall is a reliable vote on most progressive issues. In Olympia, she has sponsored legislation to prevent truancy issues for students and has also sponsored a bill to help fight human trafficking.

    Representative Tina Orwall is a reliable vote on most progressive issues. In Olympia, she has sponsored legislation to prevent truancy issues for students and has also sponsored a bill to help fight human trafficking. Unfortunately, Orwall played a lead role in defeating gun safety legislation that would have allowed families and law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily suspend a person’s access to firearms if an individual is threatening harm to themselves or others.

    Orwall is opposed by Republican John Potter, who opposes access to safe and legal abortion for women. Despite her poor record on gun safety, Orwall is still the best choice in the race.

    Tina Orwall

    Representative Tina Orwall is a reliable vote on most progressive issues. In Olympia, she has sponsored legislation to prevent truancy issues for students and has also sponsored a bill to help fight human trafficking.

  • Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the Legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics. Fitzgibbon championed a plan to help fund our schools through a price on carbon pollution.

    He faces Republican Andrew Pilloud, an anti-tax conservative who does not share Fitzgibbon's breadth of policy experience. Fitzgibbon's smart and effective leadership and endorsements from a wide variety of progressive advocates make him the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Joe Fitzgibbon

    Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the Legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics.

    Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the Legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics. Fitzgibbon championed a plan to help fund our schools through a price on carbon pollution.

    He faces Republican Andrew Pilloud, an anti-tax conservative who does not share Fitzgibbon's breadth of policy experience. Fitzgibbon's smart and effective leadership and endorsements from a wide variety of progressive advocates make him the best choice in this race.

    Joe Fitzgibbon

    Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon is a progressive star in the Legislature and a real leader on conservation issues as the Chair of the House Environment Committee. He supports progressive tax reform, expanding transit, protecting the environment, and making it easier to participate in politics.

  • Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and longtime representative in the 37th. As Chair of the House Education Committee, she has been an advocate of opportunity for all kids, including her sponsorship of an education opportunity gap bill that passed this past session. Santos has also stood with progressives in support of gun safety, funding for education, and other progressive revenue reforms.

    Her opponent, John Dickinson, is a conspiracy theorist without realistic plans to improve the 37th district. For her solid record on education, Santos deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Sharon Tomiko Santos

    Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and longtime representative in the 37th. As Chair of the House Education Committee, she has been an advocate of opportunity for all kids, including her sponsorship of an education opportunity gap bill that passed this past session.

    Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and longtime representative in the 37th. As Chair of the House Education Committee, she has been an advocate of opportunity for all kids, including her sponsorship of an education opportunity gap bill that passed this past session. Santos has also stood with progressives in support of gun safety, funding for education, and other progressive revenue reforms.

    Her opponent, John Dickinson, is a conspiracy theorist without realistic plans to improve the 37th district. For her solid record on education, Santos deserves your vote.

    Sharon Tomiko Santos

    Sharon Tomiko Santos is a moderate Democrat and longtime representative in the 37th. As Chair of the House Education Committee, she has been an advocate of opportunity for all kids, including her sponsorship of an education opportunity gap bill that passed this past session.

  • Eric Pettigrew is a moderate Democrat running to retain his seat. Pettigrew has been a leader on women's health, sponsoring the Reproductive Parity Act, and has also led on criminal justice issues, including work to help prisoners obtain higher education and a bill to ensure young offenders have equal access to rehabilitation services. Though Pettigrew has a less than stellar record on labor and education issues, including votes against public employee health care pensions, we were happy to see he voted in favor of raising the minimum wage this year.

    Pettigrew faces no party candidate Tamra Smilanich, who ran for this seat and lost twice before in 2012 and 2014. Due to the unique and important work he is doing on criminal justice issues, Pettigrew deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Eric Pettigrew

    Eric Pettigrew is a moderate Democrat running to retain his seat.

    Eric Pettigrew is a moderate Democrat running to retain his seat. Pettigrew has been a leader on women's health, sponsoring the Reproductive Parity Act, and has also led on criminal justice issues, including work to help prisoners obtain higher education and a bill to ensure young offenders have equal access to rehabilitation services. Though Pettigrew has a less than stellar record on labor and education issues, including votes against public employee health care pensions, we were happy to see he voted in favor of raising the minimum wage this year.

    Pettigrew faces no party candidate Tamra Smilanich, who ran for this seat and lost twice before in 2012 and 2014. Due to the unique and important work he is doing on criminal justice issues, Pettigrew deserves your vote.

    Eric Pettigrew

    Eric Pettigrew is a moderate Democrat running to retain his seat.

  • Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health. She created jobs through investments in infrastructure and supported legislation to crack down on drunk driving.

    Her opponent is Republican Michael Appleby, who is not running an effective campaign. Clibbon deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Judy Clibborn

    Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health.

    Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health. She created jobs through investments in infrastructure and supported legislation to crack down on drunk driving.

    Her opponent is Republican Michael Appleby, who is not running an effective campaign. Clibbon deserves your vote.

    Judy Clibborn

    Representative Judy Clibborn is a moderate Democrat who chairs the House Transportation Committee. Clibborn is progressive on social issues and has stood up for marriage equality and women's health.

  • Rep. Larry Springer is a small business owner and moderate Democrat who prioritizes education. He is progressive on social issues and more conservative on environmental and labor issues. Disappointingly, Rep. Springer refused to support legislation that would have held Boeing accountable for keeping jobs in Washington in order for the company to receive a tax break. Springer is running unopposed in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Larry Springer

    Rep. Larry Springer is a small business owner and moderate Democrat who prioritizes education. He is progressive on social issues and more conservative on environmental and labor issues. Disappointingly, Rep.

    Rep. Larry Springer is a small business owner and moderate Democrat who prioritizes education. He is progressive on social issues and more conservative on environmental and labor issues. Disappointingly, Rep. Springer refused to support legislation that would have held Boeing accountable for keeping jobs in Washington in order for the company to receive a tax break. Springer is running unopposed in this race.

    Larry Springer

    Rep. Larry Springer is a small business owner and moderate Democrat who prioritizes education. He is progressive on social issues and more conservative on environmental and labor issues. Disappointingly, Rep.

  • Brooke Valentine is a passionate education advocate who has served on many advisory committees with the Kent School District, including her leadership as co-chair of the recent successful levy campaign "Citizens for Kent Schools." She has also served as Legislative Director and in other various roles on the Washington state PTA.

    Her opponent, far-right incumbent Rep. Mark Hargrove, said during a debate this year that investing $15,000 in safety measures for kids' school buses was "too much money." Hargrove has also been a consistent opponent of women's health choices and LGBT equality. For her leadership around smart education solutions, Valentine deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Brooke Valentine

    Brooke Valentine is a passionate education advocate who has served on many advisory committees with the Kent School District, including her leadership as co-chair of the recent successful levy campaign "Citizens for Kent Schools." She has also served as Legislative Director and in other various r

    Brooke Valentine is a passionate education advocate who has served on many advisory committees with the Kent School District, including her leadership as co-chair of the recent successful levy campaign "Citizens for Kent Schools." She has also served as Legislative Director and in other various roles on the Washington state PTA.

    Her opponent, far-right incumbent Rep. Mark Hargrove, said during a debate this year that investing $15,000 in safety measures for kids' school buses was "too much money." Hargrove has also been a consistent opponent of women's health choices and LGBT equality. For her leadership around smart education solutions, Valentine deserves your vote.

    Brooke Valentine

    Brooke Valentine is a passionate education advocate who has served on many advisory committees with the Kent School District, including her leadership as co-chair of the recent successful levy campaign "Citizens for Kent Schools." She has also served as Legislative Director and in other various r

  • Rep. Sharon Wylie is a moderate Democrat who has more than 20 years of non-profit and government experience. In the Legislature, she has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing, women's access to health care, and meeting the McCleary requirements to fund education.

    Wylie's challenger, progressive Bernie-crat Kaitlyn Beck, unfortunately had to drop from the race due to a family emergency, though Beck's name will still be on the ballot. For her long track record of work in the district, Wylie deserve your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Sharon Wylie

    Rep. Sharon Wylie is a moderate Democrat who has more than 20 years of non-profit and government experience. In the Legislature, she has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing, women's access to health care, and meeting the McCleary requirements to fund education.

    Rep. Sharon Wylie is a moderate Democrat who has more than 20 years of non-profit and government experience. In the Legislature, she has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing, women's access to health care, and meeting the McCleary requirements to fund education.

    Wylie's challenger, progressive Bernie-crat Kaitlyn Beck, unfortunately had to drop from the race due to a family emergency, though Beck's name will still be on the ballot. For her long track record of work in the district, Wylie deserve your vote.

    Sharon Wylie

    Rep. Sharon Wylie is a moderate Democrat who has more than 20 years of non-profit and government experience. In the Legislature, she has been a vocal supporter of affordable housing, women's access to health care, and meeting the McCleary requirements to fund education.

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

  • Recently appointed County Council member Hans Dunshee brings 20 years of experience as a legislator in Olympia, including his unique ability to reach across the aisle in order to build consensus on budget issues. Dunshee is an environmental champion with a great deal of integrity who has been instrumental in passing significant green jobs bills. He championed a bipartisan bill to fund the construction of schools in 2014 and also led the passage of his Jobs NOW package in 2012.

    Dunshee faces Lake Stevens Council President Sam Low, a cookie cutter Republican who opposes transit options that keep our community moving and is backed by some of the most far-right members of the Republican party. For his longtime service and knowledge of how to reach across the aisle to get things done, Dunshee deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Hans Dunshee

    Recently appointed County Council member Hans Dunshee brings 20 years of experience as a legislator in Olympia, including his unique ability to reach across the aisle in order to build consensus on budget issues.

    Recently appointed County Council member Hans Dunshee brings 20 years of experience as a legislator in Olympia, including his unique ability to reach across the aisle in order to build consensus on budget issues. Dunshee is an environmental champion with a great deal of integrity who has been instrumental in passing significant green jobs bills. He championed a bipartisan bill to fund the construction of schools in 2014 and also led the passage of his Jobs NOW package in 2012.

    Dunshee faces Lake Stevens Council President Sam Low, a cookie cutter Republican who opposes transit options that keep our community moving and is backed by some of the most far-right members of the Republican party. For his longtime service and knowledge of how to reach across the aisle to get things done, Dunshee deserves your vote.

    Hans Dunshee

    Recently appointed County Council member Hans Dunshee brings 20 years of experience as a legislator in Olympia, including his unique ability to reach across the aisle in order to build consensus on budget issues.

County Commission

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

  • Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm is running for the open county commissioner seat vacated by Republican Todd Mielke. Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health. She voted to support earned sick leave for all workers in Spokane and is a vocal advocate for a stronger bus system.

    Mumm faces conservative Josh Kerns, the current legislative aide for Republican Rep. Jeff Holy. Candace Mumm is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Candace Mumm

    Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm is running for the open county commissioner seat vacated by Republican Todd Mielke. Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health.

    Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm is running for the open county commissioner seat vacated by Republican Todd Mielke. Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health. She voted to support earned sick leave for all workers in Spokane and is a vocal advocate for a stronger bus system.

    Mumm faces conservative Josh Kerns, the current legislative aide for Republican Rep. Jeff Holy. Candace Mumm is the clear choice in this race.

    Candace Mumm

    Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm is running for the open county commissioner seat vacated by Republican Todd Mielke. Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health.

  • Army veteran, United Way CEO, and Olympia City Councilman Jim Cooper is running for the open District 1 seat on the Thurston County Commission. Cooper wants to ensure smart growth policies are implemented as more people move to Thurston and will focus on the health and safety of all residents. On the City Council, Cooper worked to preserve parks and open spaces as well as helped lead a sustainable budgeting process.

    Cooper faces conservative former Tenino police chief John Hutchings, who was ousted from his job for overstepping authority and working hours beyond what taxpayers were able to pay. For his leadership and experience making Thurston County a better place to live, Cooper deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jim Cooper

    Army veteran, United Way CEO, and Olympia City Councilman Jim Cooper is running for the open District 1 seat on the Thurston County Commission. Cooper wants to ensure smart growth policies are implemented as more people move to Thurston and will focus on the health and safety of all residents.

    Army veteran, United Way CEO, and Olympia City Councilman Jim Cooper is running for the open District 1 seat on the Thurston County Commission. Cooper wants to ensure smart growth policies are implemented as more people move to Thurston and will focus on the health and safety of all residents. On the City Council, Cooper worked to preserve parks and open spaces as well as helped lead a sustainable budgeting process.

    Cooper faces conservative former Tenino police chief John Hutchings, who was ousted from his job for overstepping authority and working hours beyond what taxpayers were able to pay. For his leadership and experience making Thurston County a better place to live, Cooper deserves your vote.

    Jim Cooper

    Army veteran, United Way CEO, and Olympia City Councilman Jim Cooper is running for the open District 1 seat on the Thurston County Commission. Cooper wants to ensure smart growth policies are implemented as more people move to Thurston and will focus on the health and safety of all residents.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Sierra Club, WA Federation of State Employees, Thurston Environmental Voters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, UFCW Local 367
  • Chief Justice Barbara Madsen has led our state Supreme Court in a fair and impartial manner through a series of high profile cases. First elected in 1992, Madsen was only the third woman to ever serve on our highest court. She has won numerous awards for her service, especially for her work creating opportunities for young female lawyers and judges. Despite Republican efforts to politicize our court over rulings about education funding and several Tim Eyman initiatives, Madsen has maintained a steadfast commitment to upholding equal justice under the law.

    Madsen is opposed by Greg Zempel, a Republican prosecutor from Kittitas County. Zempel has said he is running because he disagrees with some recent decisions. Madsen deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Barbara Madsen

    Chief Justice Barbara Madsen has led our state Supreme Court in a fair and impartial manner through a series of high profile cases. First elected in 1992, Madsen was only the third woman to ever serve on our highest court.

    Chief Justice Barbara Madsen has led our state Supreme Court in a fair and impartial manner through a series of high profile cases. First elected in 1992, Madsen was only the third woman to ever serve on our highest court. She has won numerous awards for her service, especially for her work creating opportunities for young female lawyers and judges. Despite Republican efforts to politicize our court over rulings about education funding and several Tim Eyman initiatives, Madsen has maintained a steadfast commitment to upholding equal justice under the law.

    Madsen is opposed by Greg Zempel, a Republican prosecutor from Kittitas County. Zempel has said he is running because he disagrees with some recent decisions. Madsen deserves your vote.

    Barbara Madsen

    Chief Justice Barbara Madsen has led our state Supreme Court in a fair and impartial manner through a series of high profile cases. First elected in 1992, Madsen was only the third woman to ever serve on our highest court.

  • Endorsed By: National Women's Political Caucus of WA, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, The Stranger, WA State Council of Firefighters, Washington State Labor Council Bar Association Ratings: King County Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified; QLaw: The LGBT Bar Association: Well Qualified; Latina/o Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified
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  • The rapid growth of our region has left Puget Sound families stuck in traffic gridlock every day. With a million more people expected to move to our region over the next two decades, traffic will only get worse. Proposition 1 will expand light rail, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, and express bus service. The plan includes expanding light rail service to Ballard, West Seattle, Issaquah, Kirkland, Federal Way, Tacoma, Lynnwood and Everett. It will also provide expanded Sounder commuter rail in Pierce County and more bus rapid transit in North King and Snohomish Counties. It will cost the average taxpayer $14 per month. Other funding sources such as bonds and matching federal transportation funds will also be used to support the system's expansion.

    We know it's not cheap, but we believe that our region can’t afford to wait any longer. Investing now in safe, fast and reliable transit will give us more options to get out of traffic, provide jobs, improve our quality of life and protect our environment. Vote YES for Proposition 1.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The rapid growth of our region has left Puget Sound families stuck in traffic gridlock every day. With a million more people expected to move to our region over the next two decades, traffic will only get worse. Proposition 1 will expand light rail, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, and express bus service. The plan includes expanding light rail service to Ballard, West Seattle, Issaquah, Kirkland, Federal Way, Tacoma, Lynnwood and Everett. It will also provide expanded Sounder commuter rail in Pierce County and more bus rapid transit in North King and Snohomish Counties. It will cost the average taxpayer $14 per month. Other funding sources such as bonds and matching federal transportation funds will also be used to support the system's expansion.

    We know it's not cheap, but we believe that our region can’t afford to wait any longer. Investing now in safe, fast and reliable transit will give us more options to get out of traffic, provide jobs, improve our quality of life and protect our environment. Vote YES for Proposition 1.
    The rapid growth of our region has left Puget Sound families stuck in traffic gridlock every day. With a million more people expected to move to our region over the next two decades, traffic will only get worse. Proposition 1 will expand light rail, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, and express bus service. The plan includes expanding light rail service to Ballard, West Seattle, Issaquah, Kirkland, Federal Way, Tacoma, Lynnwood and Everett. It will also provide expanded Sounder commuter rail in Pierce County and more bus rapid transit in North King and Snohomish Counties. It will cost the average taxpayer $14 per month. Other funding sources such as bonds and matching federal transportation funds will also be used to support the system's expansion.

    We know it's not cheap, but we believe that our region can’t afford to wait any longer. Investing now in safe, fast and reliable transit will give us more options to get out of traffic, provide jobs, improve our quality of life and protect our environment. Vote YES for Proposition 1.