Pro-Choice Washington strives to elect pro-choice officials to secure, protect and strengthen reproductive freedom and choice. As a non-partisan organization we endorse candidates based solely on their support for a wide range of reproductive healthcare issues. Our endorsement process includes a candidate questionnaire followed by a personal interview between the candidate and our Political Action Committee.
Since Patty Murray was first elected in 1992, the "Mom in Tennis Shoes" has been an incredible champion for women, working people, veterans, and an economy that works for everyone.
Since Patty Murray was first elected in 1992, the "Mom in Tennis Shoes" has been an incredible champion for women, working people, veterans, and an economy that works for everyone.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington, including tackling transportation problems, increasing the minimum wage, and fighting global warming.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington, including tackling transportation problems, increasing the minimum wage, and fighting global warming.
Tina Podlodowski is running for Secretary of State to increase voter participation and turnout as the state’s chief elections officer. She is a former Microsoft executive who also served on the Seattle City Council and has strong track record of non-profit leadership.
Tina Podlodowski is running for Secretary of State to increase voter participation and turnout as the state’s chief elections officer. She is a former Microsoft executive who also served on the Seattle City Council and has strong track record of non-profit leadership.
Jeff Sprung is a lawyer and former Planned Parenthood Votes board member who is running to increase transparency and accountability in state government. He previously worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney investigating and prosecuting corruption in low-income housing programs.
Jeff Sprung is a lawyer and former Planned Parenthood Votes board member who is running to increase transparency and accountability in state government. He previously worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney investigating and prosecuting corruption in low-income housing programs.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive.
Hilary Franz is the Executive Director of Futurewise and former Bainbridge Island Councilmember who brings 20 years of experience working at the state and local level protecting working families and communities that rely on forestry, farmland, and waterways.
Hilary Franz is the Executive Director of Futurewise and former Bainbridge Island Councilmember who brings 20 years of experience working at the state and local level protecting working families and communities that rely on forestry, farmland, and waterways.
As the state Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler has brought a range of experience to the position and defended the interests of Washington residents against big insurance companies.
As the state Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler has brought a range of experience to the position and defended the interests of Washington residents against big insurance companies.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.
Derek Stanford has been an effective legislator guided by progressive values. He is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights, consumer protection, job creation, a sustainable budget, and education.
Derek Stanford has been an effective legislator guided by progressive values. He is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights, consumer protection, job creation, a sustainable budget, and education.
Kirkland City Councilwoman Shelley Kloba is running for this open seat vacated by Luis Moscoso, who is running for state Senate. Kloba has been a strong voice for parks and human services in Kirkland, serving on the Eastside Human Resources Forum and the regional Domestic Violence Task Force.
Kirkland City Councilwoman Shelley Kloba is running for this open seat vacated by Luis Moscoso, who is running for state Senate. Kloba has been a strong voice for parks and human services in Kirkland, serving on the Eastside Human Resources Forum and the regional Domestic Violence Task Force.
Tamborine Borrelli is a small business owner and local activist who was inspired to run for office by Bernie Sanders' campaign. She is running to fully fund education, close unnecessary corporate tax loopholes, and get money out of politics.
Tamborine Borrelli is a small business owner and local activist who was inspired to run for office by Bernie Sanders' campaign. She is running to fully fund education, close unnecessary corporate tax loopholes, and get money out of politics.
Amy Pivetta Hoffman is a strong candidate who is running for the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Graham Hunt after he resigned for falsifying military records.
Amy Pivetta Hoffman is a strong candidate who is running for the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Graham Hunt after he resigned for falsifying military records.
Derek Maynes is a disabled Iraq War veteran running to bring integrity and leadership back to this seat. He was endorsed by our partners at NARAL Pro-Choice Washington. Also in this race is progressive Nathaniel Downes, a writer and editor.
Derek Maynes is a disabled Iraq War veteran running to bring integrity and leadership back to this seat. He was endorsed by our partners at NARAL Pro-Choice Washington. Also in this race is progressive Nathaniel Downes, a writer and editor.
Senator Andy Billig is a strong leader and progressive champion who has broad support from the Spokane community. As a state representative, Billig helped pass a transportation bill that created 43,000 jobs and worked to reduce pollution in the Spokane River.
Senator Andy Billig is a strong leader and progressive champion who has broad support from the Spokane community. As a state representative, Billig helped pass a transportation bill that created 43,000 jobs and worked to reduce pollution in the Spokane River.
Marcus Riccelli is an effective progressive advocate who has served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell's Eastern Washington Director and former state Senator Lisa Brown's senior policy aide.
Marcus Riccelli is an effective progressive advocate who has served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell's Eastern Washington Director and former state Senator Lisa Brown's senior policy aide.
Timm Ormsby is a reliable progressive and an active member of the Spokane community. He is the current president of the Spokane Regional Labor Council and a board member of the United Way of Spokane County.
Timm Ormsby is a reliable progressive and an active member of the Spokane community. He is the current president of the Spokane Regional Labor Council and a board member of the United Way of Spokane County.
Jason Ritchie is a rising star who is running an energetic campaign to defeat the incumbent Republican Rep. Jay Rodne. Ritchie started a business remodeling homes for people with disabilities after his father had a stroke and suffered from limited mobility.
Jason Ritchie is a rising star who is running an energetic campaign to defeat the incumbent Republican Rep. Jay Rodne. Ritchie started a business remodeling homes for people with disabilities after his father had a stroke and suffered from limited mobility.
Democrat Darcy Burner is a passionate progressive champion who is running to advocate for a clean energy economy, fully fund education, and ensure workers who play by the rules have enough to feed themselves and their families.
Democrat Darcy Burner is a passionate progressive champion who is running to advocate for a clean energy economy, fully fund education, and ensure workers who play by the rules have enough to feed themselves and their families.
Lynnette Vehrs is running for the seat being vacated by current Rep. Kevin Parker who decided not to seek re-election.
Lynnette Vehrs is running for the seat being vacated by current Rep. Kevin Parker who decided not to seek re-election.
Shar Lichty, a community organizer with the local non-profit Peace and Justice Action League, would bring a welcome change to the legislature. Lichty is an experienced manager of government operations and is also a strong advocate for racial, economic, and social justice.
Shar Lichty, a community organizer with the local non-profit Peace and Justice Action League, would bring a welcome change to the legislature. Lichty is an experienced manager of government operations and is also a strong advocate for racial, economic, and social justice.
Jennifer Goulet is a local progressive leader with a long history of community involvement on racial equity, women’s rights, and the environment.
Jennifer Goulet is a local progressive leader with a long history of community involvement on racial equity, women’s rights, and the environment.
Senator Bob Hasegawa has distinguished himself through his social justice work. Since first being elected to the House in 2005, his focus has been on supporting working families, small businesses and disenfranchised communities.
Senator Bob Hasegawa has distinguished himself through his social justice work. Since first being elected to the House in 2005, his focus has been on supporting working families, small businesses and disenfranchised communities.
Rep. Zack Hudgins is a strong progressive incumbent and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for re-election. He has been a thoughtful and effective leader in the legislature who has led on issues of veterans affairs, election transparency, and affordable housing.
Rep. Zack Hudgins is a strong progressive incumbent and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for re-election. He has been a thoughtful and effective leader in the legislature who has led on issues of veterans affairs, election transparency, and affordable housing.
Rep. Steve Bergquist is a public school teacher who has been a strong advocate for public schools. As one of the few teachers in the Legislature, Bergquist brings a much-needed perspective to many important education issues.
Rep. Steve Bergquist is a public school teacher who has been a strong advocate for public schools. As one of the few teachers in the Legislature, Bergquist brings a much-needed perspective to many important education issues.
Moderate Democrat and former state Rep. Tim Probst is running for an open seat against Republican Rep. Lynda Wilson. Probst has been employed in workforce development for 18 years, helping working people land good jobs.
Moderate Democrat and former state Rep. Tim Probst is running for an open seat against Republican Rep. Lynda Wilson. Probst has been employed in workforce development for 18 years, helping working people land good jobs.
Incumbent Representative, former city council member, and local cheese shop owner Strom Peterson has proven to be a smart and capable leader in the Edmonds community. This year, Peterson sponsored a bill to help solve the state's heroin and opioid epidemic, which passed.
Incumbent Representative, former city council member, and local cheese shop owner Strom Peterson has proven to be a smart and capable leader in the Edmonds community. This year, Peterson sponsored a bill to help solve the state's heroin and opioid epidemic, which passed.
Representative Sam Hunt is a reliable progressive who is now running to replace Karen Fraser in the state Senate. He is a strong advocate of open and fair elections and has sponsored to encourage online voter registration.
Representative Sam Hunt is a reliable progressive who is now running to replace Karen Fraser in the state Senate. He is a strong advocate of open and fair elections and has sponsored to encourage online voter registration.
Laurie Dolan is an educator and former director for Spokane Public Schools who is passionate about fully funding our classrooms. She brings with her the working knowledge of being on both sides of the bargaining table and will be able to do what is best for teachers and kids at our schools.
Laurie Dolan is an educator and former director for Spokane Public Schools who is passionate about fully funding our classrooms. She brings with her the working knowledge of being on both sides of the bargaining table and will be able to do what is best for teachers and kids at our schools.
Climate Solutions Campaign Director and former PTA President Beth Doglio is running unopposed for this seat vacated by Sam Hunt.
Climate Solutions Campaign Director and former PTA President Beth Doglio is running unopposed for this seat vacated by Sam Hunt.
Representative Sherry Appleton, a former two-term Poulsbo City Council member, is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on women's health, military, and transportation issues.
Representative Sherry Appleton, a former two-term Poulsbo City Council member, is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on women's health, military, and transportation issues.
Karl Mecklenburg is an Air Force veteran and bank recruiter who is running for the open seat vacated by Sen. Bruce Dammeier. He is prioritizing fully funding education and addressing homelessness as his top issues.
Karl Mecklenburg is an Air Force veteran and bank recruiter who is running for the open seat vacated by Sen. Bruce Dammeier. He is prioritizing fully funding education and addressing homelessness as his top issues.
Jamie Smith is a teacher at Puyallup High School who is running a solid campaign for state representative. She supports fully funding education, a living wage for all hard workers, and ensuring health care is accessible to all.
Jamie Smith is a teacher at Puyallup High School who is running a solid campaign for state representative. She supports fully funding education, a living wage for all hard workers, and ensuring health care is accessible to all.
Michelle Chatterton is an emergency management coordinator and a member of the City of Puyallup's Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board running for the open seat vacated by Rep. Hans Zeiger.
Michelle Chatterton is an emergency management coordinator and a member of the City of Puyallup's Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board running for the open seat vacated by Rep. Hans Zeiger.
Former Rep. Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who previously chaired the Higher Education Committee.
Former Rep. Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who previously chaired the Higher Education Committee.
Retired small business owner and former teacher Randy Spitzer is running against recently elected Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier. Spitzer is an independent Democrat who is running to ease the tax burden on middle class families, fully fund education, and protect our environment.
Retired small business owner and former teacher Randy Spitzer is running against recently elected Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier. Spitzer is an independent Democrat who is running to ease the tax burden on middle class families, fully fund education, and protect our environment.
Sen. Jeannie Darneille has been a strong advocate for the 27th legislative district in her 12 years in the House and four years in the Senate, particularly for families who are struggling to make ends meet.
Sen. Jeannie Darneille has been a strong advocate for the 27th legislative district in her 12 years in the House and four years in the Senate, particularly for families who are struggling to make ends meet.
Rep. Laurie Jinkins is a public health professional and the first openly lesbian women to serve in the state legislature. She has been a progressive champion and leading voice on the need to close unnecessary tax loopholes, fully fund our schools, and protect liberty and equality for all.
Rep. Laurie Jinkins is a public health professional and the first openly lesbian women to serve in the state legislature. She has been a progressive champion and leading voice on the need to close unnecessary tax loopholes, fully fund our schools, and protect liberty and equality for all.
Rep. Jake Fey is a former Tacoma City Councilman who is an environmental champion. As the vice-chair of the House Transportation Committee, Fey has been a strong supporter of transit, as well as clean air and a sustainable future for all of us.
Rep. Jake Fey is a former Tacoma City Councilman who is an environmental champion. As the vice-chair of the House Transportation Committee, Fey has been a strong supporter of transit, as well as clean air and a sustainable future for all of us.
U.S. Army Colonel and former PTA regional director Marisa Peloquin has stepped up to challenge far-right Senator Steve O’Ban.
U.S. Army Colonel and former PTA regional director Marisa Peloquin has stepped up to challenge far-right Senator Steve O’Ban.
Rep. Christine Kilduff is a former University Place School Board member who serves as Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. She is a strong and effective advocate for improving economic opportunities in the district, strengthening our schools, and improving access to health care.
Rep. Christine Kilduff is a former University Place School Board member who serves as Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. She is a strong and effective advocate for improving economic opportunities in the district, strengthening our schools, and improving access to health care.
Rep. David Sawyer is an up and coming progressive legislator who wants to do more work to solve childhood homelessness, fix our broken tax system, and ensure everyone has opportunities to succeed.
Rep. David Sawyer is an up and coming progressive legislator who wants to do more work to solve childhood homelessness, fix our broken tax system, and ensure everyone has opportunities to succeed.
Rep. Steve Kirby has represented the 29th District for six terms and previously served four terms on the Tacoma City Council. He currently serves as the Chair of the powerful Business and Financial Services Committee.
Rep. Steve Kirby has represented the 29th District for six terms and previously served four terms on the Tacoma City Council. He currently serves as the Chair of the powerful Business and Financial Services Committee.
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.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure.
Representative Cindy Ryu is the former Mayor of Shoreline and a strong progressive running for re-election to her seat.
Representative Cindy Ryu is the former Mayor of Shoreline and a strong progressive running for re-election to her seat.
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues.
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues.
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.