Sierra Club Endorsements

Sierra Club

If you want laws protecting our environment, the only way to get them is to elect good lawmakers. The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club interviews candidates running for public office, endorsing those it believes will be environmental leaders. The committee then supports endorsed candidates with funds from Sierra Club Political Action Committees (PAC), either by direct contribution to candidates, or through Sierra Club volunteer-powered campaigns.

Federal

U.S. Senator

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    Patty Murray

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  • 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. The fourth-ranking Democrat in the Senate, she has earned the respect of Democrats and Republicans alike by forging agreements on the budget, education, women's health, and other critical issues, all while continuing to fight for working people across our state.

    Her opponent is former Washington State Republican Party Chair Chris Vance. Vance, a partisan operative who championed George W. Bush for president, has led a lackluster campaign and does not bring new ideas to the table. Murray's leadership, experience, and progressive values make her the clear choice in this race.

    Patty Murray

    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. The fourth-ranking Democrat in the Senate, she has earned the respect of Democrats and Republicans alike by forging agreements on the budget, education, women's health, and other critical issues, all while continuing to fight for working people across our state.

    Her opponent is former Washington State Republican Party Chair Chris Vance. Vance, a partisan operative who championed George W. Bush for president, has led a lackluster campaign and does not bring new ideas to the table. Murray's leadership, experience, and progressive values make her the clear choice in this race.

    Patty Murray

    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.

Congress

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

1st Congressional District

U.S. Representative

6th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Derek Kilmer

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  • Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first two terms in Congress. A former state senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator.

    Kilmer faces Independent Mike Coverdale, a developer who stood up for the environment, Green Party activist Tyler Myles Vega, a Bernie Sanders supporter, as well as Democrat Paul Nuchims, Republican Todd Bloom, and Tea Party Activist Stephan Brodhead, who are not running effective campaigns. Kilmer deserves your vote.

    Derek Kilmer

    Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first two terms in Congress.

    Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first two terms in Congress. A former state senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator.

    Kilmer faces Independent Mike Coverdale, a developer who stood up for the environment, Green Party activist Tyler Myles Vega, a Bernie Sanders supporter, as well as Democrat Paul Nuchims, Republican Todd Bloom, and Tea Party Activist Stephan Brodhead, who are not running effective campaigns. Kilmer deserves your vote.

    Derek Kilmer

    Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first two terms in Congress.

9th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Adam Smith

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  • Representative Adam Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after the 9th CD became one of the most racially diverse districts in the state during the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.

    A good candidate facing Smith is Jesse Wineberry, a former state representative endorsed by the United Black Clergy of Washington who was inspired to run by Bernie Sanders. Also in this race is Democrat Daniel Smith, another "Berniecrat," Doug Basler, an unknown Republican from Kent, and Independent Jeary Flener. Smith has received the majority of our partner endorsements and deserves your vote.

    Adam Smith

    Representative Adam Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive taxation and immigration reform.

    Representative Adam Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive taxation and immigration reform. Smith has worked hard to connect with and represent his new constituents after the 9th CD became one of the most racially diverse districts in the state during the redistricting process. He continues to be an advocate for greater equality, and fought House Republicans' efforts to slash food stamps in the most recent farm bill.

    A good candidate facing Smith is Jesse Wineberry, a former state representative endorsed by the United Black Clergy of Washington who was inspired to run by Bernie Sanders. Also in this race is Democrat Daniel Smith, another "Berniecrat," Doug Basler, an unknown Republican from Kent, and Independent Jeary Flener. Smith has received the majority of our partner endorsements and deserves your vote.

    Adam Smith

    Representative Adam Smith is a moderate Democrat who has been a reliable vote on progressive taxation and immigration reform.

Statewide

Governor

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    Jay Inslee

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  • 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. He has also worked to fund schools by closing unjust tax loopholes and fought to close the gender pay gap. Before he was elected Governor in 2012, Inslee represented both sides of the Cascades in Congress, opposed the Iraq war, and worked to increase accountability and oversight for Wall Street banks.

    In contrast, Republican Bill Bryant opposes the Washington Voting Rights Act, is opposed to many public transportation projects, and is an obstacle to closing unjust tax loopholes. Also in this race are Democrats James Deal, Johnathon Dodds, and Patrick O'Rourke; Republicans Goodspaceguy and Bill Hirt; Mary Martin of the Socialist Workers Party; Independent Steve Rubenstein; David Blomstrom of the Fifth Republic Party; and Christian Pierre Joubert of the Holistic Party, none of whom are running competitive campaigns. While Inslee has his work cut out for him in his second term, we believe his strong moral compass and vision for improving our state make him the best choice in this race.

    Jay Inslee

    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. He has also worked to fund schools by closing unjust tax loopholes and fought to close the gender pay gap. Before he was elected Governor in 2012, Inslee represented both sides of the Cascades in Congress, opposed the Iraq war, and worked to increase accountability and oversight for Wall Street banks.

    In contrast, Republican Bill Bryant opposes the Washington Voting Rights Act, is opposed to many public transportation projects, and is an obstacle to closing unjust tax loopholes. Also in this race are Democrats James Deal, Johnathon Dodds, and Patrick O'Rourke; Republicans Goodspaceguy and Bill Hirt; Mary Martin of the Socialist Workers Party; Independent Steve Rubenstein; David Blomstrom of the Fifth Republic Party; and Christian Pierre Joubert of the Holistic Party, none of whom are running competitive campaigns. While Inslee has his work cut out for him in his second term, we believe his strong moral compass and vision for improving our state make him the best choice in this race.

    Jay Inslee

    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.

Commissioner of Public Lands

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    Dave Upthegrove

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  • King County Councilmember and former state Rep. Dave Upthegrove is also running for Lands Commissioner. Upthegrove is the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia who has been a strong environmental champion throughout his career. As a King County Councilmember, he prioritized environmental issues including restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. Upthegrove has received the support of most labor unions that have endorsed in this race.

    Dave Upthegrove

    King County Councilmember and former state Rep. Dave Upthegrove is also running for Lands Commissioner. Upthegrove is the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia who has been a strong environmental champion throughout his career.

    King County Councilmember and former state Rep. Dave Upthegrove is also running for Lands Commissioner. Upthegrove is the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia who has been a strong environmental champion throughout his career. As a King County Councilmember, he prioritized environmental issues including restoring salmon habitat on the Green River and cleanup for the Duwamish. Upthegrove has received the support of most labor unions that have endorsed in this race.

    Dave Upthegrove

    King County Councilmember and former state Rep. Dave Upthegrove is also running for Lands Commissioner. Upthegrove is the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia who has been a strong environmental champion throughout his career.

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    Hilary Franz

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  • 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. Franz is a former Washington Environmental Council and Conservation Northwest board member, she sat on the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council, and was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Washington State Climate Action Team. She will prioritize restoring forest health, preventing wildfires, and creating clean energy on our public lands.

    Hilary Franz

    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. Franz is a former Washington Environmental Council and Conservation Northwest board member, she sat on the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council, and was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Washington State Climate Action Team. She will prioritize restoring forest health, preventing wildfires, and creating clean energy on our public lands.

    Hilary Franz

    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.

Legislative Races

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

1st Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Derek Stanford

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  • 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.

    Stanford is opposed by three candidates, including Neil Thannisch, a Republican who does not share the broad community support of Stanford. Stanford is also opposed by Republican Brian Travis and Democrat Kazuaki Sugiyama, who are not running competitive campaigns. Stanford deserves your vote.

    Derek Stanford

    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.

    Stanford is opposed by three candidates, including Neil Thannisch, a Republican who does not share the broad community support of Stanford. Stanford is also opposed by Republican Brian Travis and Democrat Kazuaki Sugiyama, who are not running competitive campaigns. Stanford deserves your vote.

    Derek Stanford

    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.

State Representative, Position #2

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    Shelley Kloba

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  • 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. She previously served two years as the Washington State PTA Legislative Director where she advocated for education funding, and just finished a six-year term as a trustee for the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Kloba is now running for the legislature because of her strong commitment to affordable housing and education funding.

    She faces Democrats Aaron Moreau-Cook, Darshan Rauniyar, and Kyoko Matsumoto-Wright, who are not running competitive campaigns, as well as Republican Jim Langston, a child care center owner who does not share the same breadth of experience as Kloba. Because of her longstanding commitment to parks, education, and housing options that work for all, Kloba deserves your vote.

    Shelley Kloba

    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. She previously served two years as the Washington State PTA Legislative Director where she advocated for education funding, and just finished a six-year term as a trustee for the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Kloba is now running for the legislature because of her strong commitment to affordable housing and education funding.

    She faces Democrats Aaron Moreau-Cook, Darshan Rauniyar, and Kyoko Matsumoto-Wright, who are not running competitive campaigns, as well as Republican Jim Langston, a child care center owner who does not share the same breadth of experience as Kloba. Because of her longstanding commitment to parks, education, and housing options that work for all, Kloba deserves your vote.

    Shelley Kloba

    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.

2nd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Amy Pivetta Hoffman

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  • 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. Pivetta Hoffman is an accomplished attorney and small business owner who has served on the Bethel School Board and as the President of the Frederickson Land Use Advisory Council. She is uniquely positioned to help guide our state through some of its challenges with education funding, and will bring her business mindset to the state budget.

    Pivetta Hoffman faces Rep. Andrew Barkis, who is a very conservative legislator and owner of a property management company. Pivetta Hoffman has earned your vote.

    Amy Pivetta Hoffman

    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. Pivetta Hoffman is an accomplished attorney and small business owner who has served on the Bethel School Board and as the President of the Frederickson Land Use Advisory Council. She is uniquely positioned to help guide our state through some of its challenges with education funding, and will bring her business mindset to the state budget.

    Pivetta Hoffman faces Rep. Andrew Barkis, who is a very conservative legislator and owner of a property management company. Pivetta Hoffman has earned your vote.

    Amy Pivetta Hoffman

    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.

3rd Legislative District

State Senator

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    Andy Billig

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  • 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. He's also been a strong leader advocating for high quality early learning programs and better campaign finance reform to increase transparency in government, including two bills he passed to make elections more fair in our state.

    His opponent is conservative James Apker, who is not running a viable campaign. Andy Billig is the clear choice in this race.

    Andy Billig

    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. He's also been a strong leader advocating for high quality early learning programs and better campaign finance reform to increase transparency in government, including two bills he passed to make elections more fair in our state.

    His opponent is conservative James Apker, who is not running a viable campaign. Andy Billig is the clear choice in this race.

    Andy Billig

    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.

State Representative, Position #1

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    Marcus Riccelli

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  • 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. Ricelli has been a strong advocate of a state basic health plan, and has also been a vocal supporter of equal pay, sustainable education funding, and mental health reform.

    He faces Libertarian Randy McGlenn II, who is not running a competitive campaign. Riccelli is a great choice in this race.

    Marcus Riccelli

    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. Ricelli has been a strong advocate of a state basic health plan, and has also been a vocal supporter of equal pay, sustainable education funding, and mental health reform.

    He faces Libertarian Randy McGlenn II, who is not running a competitive campaign. Riccelli is a great choice in this race.

    Marcus Riccelli

    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.

5th Legislative District

State Senator

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    Mark Mullet

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  • Sen. Mark Mullet is a moderate small business owner and former Issaquah City Councilman running for re-election. He currently owns the Zeeks Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream store in Issaquah. Mullet's private sector experience has helped him work across party lines to get results on transportation, budget issues, and health care transparency.

    He faces Republican Rep. Chad Magendanz, who is the only East King County legislator of either party to vote against the transportation budget that will improve I-405, reduce traffic gridlock, and upgrade our transit options. Mullet's strong legislative track record and support for improving transportation make him the best choice in this race.

    Mark Mullet

    Sen. Mark Mullet is a moderate small business owner and former Issaquah City Councilman running for re-election. He currently owns the Zeeks Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream store in Issaquah.

    Sen. Mark Mullet is a moderate small business owner and former Issaquah City Councilman running for re-election. He currently owns the Zeeks Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream store in Issaquah. Mullet's private sector experience has helped him work across party lines to get results on transportation, budget issues, and health care transparency.

    He faces Republican Rep. Chad Magendanz, who is the only East King County legislator of either party to vote against the transportation budget that will improve I-405, reduce traffic gridlock, and upgrade our transit options. Mullet's strong legislative track record and support for improving transportation make him the best choice in this race.

    Mark Mullet

    Sen. Mark Mullet is a moderate small business owner and former Issaquah City Councilman running for re-election. He currently owns the Zeeks Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream store in Issaquah.

10th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Doris Brevoort

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  • Doris Brevoort faces an uphill battle to unseat conservative incumbent David Hayes. Brevoort is an educator and family caregiver who is running to protect our environment and support the working farms of Skagit County. Hayes has voted against raising the minimum wage, closing tax loopholes and other progressive legislation. Brevoort is a better choice in this race.

    Doris Brevoort

    Doris Brevoort faces an uphill battle to unseat conservative incumbent David Hayes. Brevoort is an educator and family caregiver who is running to protect our environment and support the working farms of Skagit County.

    Doris Brevoort faces an uphill battle to unseat conservative incumbent David Hayes. Brevoort is an educator and family caregiver who is running to protect our environment and support the working farms of Skagit County. Hayes has voted against raising the minimum wage, closing tax loopholes and other progressive legislation. Brevoort is a better choice in this race.

    Doris Brevoort

    Doris Brevoort faces an uphill battle to unseat conservative incumbent David Hayes. Brevoort is an educator and family caregiver who is running to protect our environment and support the working farms of Skagit County.

    • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA , Sierra Club , 10th LD Democrats

11th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Zack Hudgins

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  • 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. He faces conservative Erin Aboudara, a member of the Log Cabin Republicans of Washington who is not running a competitive campaign. Hudgins has been endorsed by a wide variety of our progressive partners and deserves your vote.

    Zack Hudgins

    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. He faces conservative Erin Aboudara, a member of the Log Cabin Republicans of Washington who is not running a competitive campaign. Hudgins has been endorsed by a wide variety of our progressive partners and deserves your vote.

    Zack Hudgins

    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.

17th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Don Orange

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  • Don Orange is a small business owner who has stood up for economic protections for workers such as earned sick leave and is also dedicated to fully funding our kids' schools. He has also been a dedicated opponent of the proposed oil export terminal and has organized other small business owners to oppose the dangerous project. While Orange has not earned as many endorsements from our Progressive Voters Guide partners as Kim, he would be another good choice in this race.

    Don Orange

    Don Orange is a small business owner who has stood up for economic protections for workers such as earned sick leave and is also dedicated to fully funding our kids' schools.

    Don Orange is a small business owner who has stood up for economic protections for workers such as earned sick leave and is also dedicated to fully funding our kids' schools. He has also been a dedicated opponent of the proposed oil export terminal and has organized other small business owners to oppose the dangerous project. While Orange has not earned as many endorsements from our Progressive Voters Guide partners as Kim, he would be another good choice in this race.

    Don Orange

    Don Orange is a small business owner who has stood up for economic protections for workers such as earned sick leave and is also dedicated to fully funding our kids' schools.

    • Endorsed By: Sierra Club , Washington CAN!

21st Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Strom Peterson

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  • 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. He has also prioritized the environment, workforce development, and fully funding our schools. He faces Libertarian Alex Hels, who is not running a competitive campaign. Peterson deserves your vote.

    Strom Peterson

    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. He has also prioritized the environment, workforce development, and fully funding our schools. He faces Libertarian Alex Hels, who is not running a competitive campaign. Peterson deserves your vote.

    Strom Peterson

    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.

State Representative, Position #2

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    Lillian Ortiz-Self

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  • Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children's services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District. She also founded two separate organizations that provide mental health counseling and help Latino youth achieve academic success, helping bridge barriers they face to succeed. In Olympia, she used her experience to bring a bill forward that will help improve students' success in Washington schools by examining outside factors that are impacting their performance.

    Ortiz-Self is opposed by Republican Jeff Scherrer, Libertarian Bruce Guthrie, and Mohammed Riaz Khan, who states No Party Preference. However, none of these candidates are running competitive campaigns. Rep. Ortiz-Self has earned your vote.

    Lillian Ortiz-Self

    Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children's services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District.

    Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children's services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District. She also founded two separate organizations that provide mental health counseling and help Latino youth achieve academic success, helping bridge barriers they face to succeed. In Olympia, she used her experience to bring a bill forward that will help improve students' success in Washington schools by examining outside factors that are impacting their performance.

    Ortiz-Self is opposed by Republican Jeff Scherrer, Libertarian Bruce Guthrie, and Mohammed Riaz Khan, who states No Party Preference. However, none of these candidates are running competitive campaigns. Rep. Ortiz-Self has earned your vote.

    Lillian Ortiz-Self

    Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children's services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District.

23rd Legislative District

State Senator

24th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Mike Chapman

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  • Clallam County Commissioner and former law enforcement officer Mike Chapman is running for the open seat vacated by Rep. Kevin Van de Wege. In addition to his public safety background, Chapman is running to ensure the environment and job growth co-exist side by side, to fully fund our schools, and to care for those who are struggling with mental illness.

    He faces Democrat Tammy Ramsay, who is running a solid campaign and is dedicated to solving homelessness but does not have the same institutional support, as well as a Republican who is not running a competitive campaign. Chapman deserves your vote.

    Mike Chapman

    Clallam County Commissioner and former law enforcement officer Mike Chapman is running for the open seat vacated by Rep. Kevin Van de Wege.

    Clallam County Commissioner and former law enforcement officer Mike Chapman is running for the open seat vacated by Rep. Kevin Van de Wege. In addition to his public safety background, Chapman is running to ensure the environment and job growth co-exist side by side, to fully fund our schools, and to care for those who are struggling with mental illness.

    He faces Democrat Tammy Ramsay, who is running a solid campaign and is dedicated to solving homelessness but does not have the same institutional support, as well as a Republican who is not running a competitive campaign. Chapman deserves your vote.

    Mike Chapman

    Clallam County Commissioner and former law enforcement officer Mike Chapman is running for the open seat vacated by Rep. Kevin Van de Wege.

27th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Jake Fey

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  • 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. Fey also serves on the House Education Committee and is committed to fully funding our schools. He is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Jake Fey

    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. Fey also serves on the House Education Committee and is committed to fully funding our schools. He is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Jake Fey

    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.

28th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Mari Leavitt

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  • Mari Leavitt is the deputy director of Pierce County Connections and a former president of University Place PTA. Through her community leadership, she has gained a vast amount of experience supporting veterans, enhancing early childhood learning, and promoting workforce development to help struggling families land on their feet. She is running to close outdated tax loopholes, prioritize mental health care and veterans services, and support equal pay for women, foster care services, and homelessness solutions.

    Leavitt faces incumbent Rep. Dick Muri, who voted against raising the minimum wage and equal pay for women, and Democrat Anne Setsuko Giroux, who is not running a competitive campaign. Leavitt deserves your vote.

    Mari Leavitt

    Mari Leavitt is the deputy director of Pierce County Connections and a former president of University Place PTA.

    Mari Leavitt is the deputy director of Pierce County Connections and a former president of University Place PTA. Through her community leadership, she has gained a vast amount of experience supporting veterans, enhancing early childhood learning, and promoting workforce development to help struggling families land on their feet. She is running to close outdated tax loopholes, prioritize mental health care and veterans services, and support equal pay for women, foster care services, and homelessness solutions.

    Leavitt faces incumbent Rep. Dick Muri, who voted against raising the minimum wage and equal pay for women, and Democrat Anne Setsuko Giroux, who is not running a competitive campaign. Leavitt deserves your vote.

    Mari Leavitt

    Mari Leavitt is the deputy director of Pierce County Connections and a former president of University Place PTA.

State Representative, Position #2

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    Christine Kilduff

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  • 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. She has also been a great advocate for veterans and military families during her time in the Legislature. This past session, she sponsored legislation to increase community outreach programs to veterans in rural and remote areas, ensuring they can access health care, education, and employment services.

    Kilduff is opposed by the very conservative candidate Paul Wagemann, who has run for this seat unsuccessfully every year since 2010, Libertarian Brandon Lyons, and Michael Winkler, another conservative candidate. Wagemann supports outlawing abortion even in cases of rape and incest and has questioned whether or not schools need more funding. Kilduff's other Republican opponent, Winkler, supported the discriminatory I-1515 that would have overturned our state's human rights protections for transgender people. Due to her service to the community and support for public schools, Kilduff deserves your vote.

    Christine Kilduff

    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. She has also been a great advocate for veterans and military families during her time in the Legislature. This past session, she sponsored legislation to increase community outreach programs to veterans in rural and remote areas, ensuring they can access health care, education, and employment services.

    Kilduff is opposed by the very conservative candidate Paul Wagemann, who has run for this seat unsuccessfully every year since 2010, Libertarian Brandon Lyons, and Michael Winkler, another conservative candidate. Wagemann supports outlawing abortion even in cases of rape and incest and has questioned whether or not schools need more funding. Kilduff's other Republican opponent, Winkler, supported the discriminatory I-1515 that would have overturned our state's human rights protections for transgender people. Due to her service to the community and support for public schools, Kilduff deserves your vote.

    Christine Kilduff

    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.

32nd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Ruth Kagi

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  • 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. She has passed bills to fund preschool programs, ensure that incarcerated juveniles can close their records, and prevent childhood homelessness.

    In addition to Republican David Schirle and Libertarian Alex Hart, Rep. Kagi is being challenged by progressive Wesley Irwin, a teacher who was inspired by Bernie Sanders' campaign for president. Due to her support from our progressive partners, Kagi deserves your vote.

    Ruth Kagi

    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. She has passed bills to fund preschool programs, ensure that incarcerated juveniles can close their records, and prevent childhood homelessness.

    In addition to Republican David Schirle and Libertarian Alex Hart, Rep. Kagi is being challenged by progressive Wesley Irwin, a teacher who was inspired by Bernie Sanders' campaign for president. Due to her support from our progressive partners, Kagi deserves your vote.

    Ruth Kagi

    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.

34th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Eileen Cody

  • Rep. Eileen Cody is the Chair of the House Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill that would end tax loopholes for corporate jets, big banks, and a dirty coal-fired power plant in order to fund basic health care.

    Cody is opposed by Democrat Brandon Kolding, a law enforcement officer who appears to hold many of the same values as Cody, though he does not share her broad support, as well as Republican Matthew Benson, who is not running a competitive campaign. For her tireless work on behalf of her community, Cody deserves your vote.

    Eileen Cody

    Rep. Eileen Cody is the Chair of the House Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health.

    Rep. Eileen Cody is the Chair of the House Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health. She worked on the Reproductive Parity Act and a bill that would end tax loopholes for corporate jets, big banks, and a dirty coal-fired power plant in order to fund basic health care.

    Cody is opposed by Democrat Brandon Kolding, a law enforcement officer who appears to hold many of the same values as Cody, though he does not share her broad support, as well as Republican Matthew Benson, who is not running a competitive campaign. For her tireless work on behalf of her community, Cody deserves your vote.

    Eileen Cody

    Rep. Eileen Cody is the Chair of the House Health and Wellness Committee and a leading advocate for reproductive freedom and addressing mental health.

37th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Eric Pettigrew

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  • 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 is not running a competitive campaign. 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.

    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 is not running a competitive campaign. 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.

38th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

State Representative, Position #2

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    Mike Sells

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  • Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. Sells is a former teacher and labor leader who used this position to create legislation dedicated to improving higher education as well as leading the efforts to bring a nursing program to Everett Community College University Center.

    He faces Independent Bert Johnson, who is not running a competitive campaign. Sells deserves your vote.

    Mike Sells

    Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee.

    Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. Sells is a former teacher and labor leader who used this position to create legislation dedicated to improving higher education as well as leading the efforts to bring a nursing program to Everett Community College University Center.

    He faces Independent Bert Johnson, who is not running a competitive campaign. Sells deserves your vote.

    Mike Sells

    Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee.

41st Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

43rd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Sameer Ranade

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  • Sameer Ranade is an environmental organizer at Washington Environmental Council who is campaigning on climate justice issues. He has been endorsed by our partners at Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club for his background in environmental advocacy.

    Sameer Ranade

    Sameer Ranade is an environmental organizer at Washington Environmental Council who is campaigning on climate justice issues. He has been endorsed by our partners at Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club for his background in environmental advocacy.

    Sameer Ranade is an environmental organizer at Washington Environmental Council who is campaigning on climate justice issues. He has been endorsed by our partners at Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club for his background in environmental advocacy.

    Sameer Ranade

    Sameer Ranade is an environmental organizer at Washington Environmental Council who is campaigning on climate justice issues. He has been endorsed by our partners at Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club for his background in environmental advocacy.

State Representative, Position #2

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    Frank Chopp

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  • Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn, and this year led even the most conservative members of his caucus to unprecedented support around the minimum wage and voting rights. Chopp is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Frank Chopp

    Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues.

    Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues. He played a critical role in helping prevent even more destructive budget cuts to essential investments in health care, housing, and social services during the economic downturn, and this year led even the most conservative members of his caucus to unprecedented support around the minimum wage and voting rights. Chopp is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Frank Chopp

    Speaker of the House Frank Chopp has established an impressive track record as a strong advocate and effective leader on a wide range of progressive issues.

45th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

46th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Jessyn Farrell

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  • Rep. Jessyn Farrell is a strong progressive champion and advocate for working people. The former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition has worked hard to improve efficiency for buses, light rail, and other transportation options. She was the prime sponsor of the bill to raise Washington state's minimum wage for working families and also a strong advocate for increased transparency in oil shipments. Farrell is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Jessyn Farrell

    Rep. Jessyn Farrell is a strong progressive champion and advocate for working people. The former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition has worked hard to improve efficiency for buses, light rail, and other transportation options.

    Rep. Jessyn Farrell is a strong progressive champion and advocate for working people. The former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition has worked hard to improve efficiency for buses, light rail, and other transportation options. She was the prime sponsor of the bill to raise Washington state's minimum wage for working families and also a strong advocate for increased transparency in oil shipments. Farrell is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Jessyn Farrell

    Rep. Jessyn Farrell is a strong progressive champion and advocate for working people. The former Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition has worked hard to improve efficiency for buses, light rail, and other transportation options.

47th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Pat Sullivan

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  • Representative Pat Sullivan is the former Mayor of Covington who currently serves as the Democratic Majority Leader. Sullivan is an effective progressive leader who has sponsored bills to invest more in our schools, deliver tax credits to small businesses, and strengthen laws against online predators.

    His opponent, Barry Knowles, is a cookie-cutter Republican who lack's Sullivan's experience and track record of public service. Sullivan is the clear choice in this race.

    Pat Sullivan

    Representative Pat Sullivan is the former Mayor of Covington who currently serves as the Democratic Majority Leader.

    Representative Pat Sullivan is the former Mayor of Covington who currently serves as the Democratic Majority Leader. Sullivan is an effective progressive leader who has sponsored bills to invest more in our schools, deliver tax credits to small businesses, and strengthen laws against online predators.

    His opponent, Barry Knowles, is a cookie-cutter Republican who lack's Sullivan's experience and track record of public service. Sullivan is the clear choice in this race.

    Pat Sullivan

    Representative Pat Sullivan is the former Mayor of Covington who currently serves as the Democratic Majority Leader.

48th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Joan McBride

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  • Rep. Joan McBride is the former Mayor of Kirkland who hit the ground running her first two sessions in the legislature. She sponsored numerous bills, including one to ensure homeless youth have access to health care. McBride was also a strong advocate of transportation options that work for everyone, supporting women's health, LGBTQ equality, and Puget Sound cleanup.

    She is opposed by libertarian Benjamin Judah Phelps, who is not running a credible campaign. McBride deserves your vote.

    Joan McBride

    Rep. Joan McBride is the former Mayor of Kirkland who hit the ground running her first two sessions in the legislature. She sponsored numerous bills, including one to ensure homeless youth have access to health care.

    Rep. Joan McBride is the former Mayor of Kirkland who hit the ground running her first two sessions in the legislature. She sponsored numerous bills, including one to ensure homeless youth have access to health care. McBride was also a strong advocate of transportation options that work for everyone, supporting women's health, LGBTQ equality, and Puget Sound cleanup.

    She is opposed by libertarian Benjamin Judah Phelps, who is not running a credible campaign. McBride deserves your vote.

    Joan McBride

    Rep. Joan McBride is the former Mayor of Kirkland who hit the ground running her first two sessions in the legislature. She sponsored numerous bills, including one to ensure homeless youth have access to health care.

Snohomish County Council

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

Snohomish County Council, Distrito N.º 5

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    Hans Dunshee

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  • 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.

    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.

Seattle Ballot Measures

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

Seattle City Proposition #1

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    Vote YES on Proposition 1

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  • Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which is pushing rent and real estate prices higher every month. As a result, many working families, seniors, and young people are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Many are forced to live far away from where they work - making traffic worse - or leave Seattle altogether just to afford their rent. We must do better.

    Seattle's Proposition 1 is $290 million replacement and expansion of the existing affordable housing levy that would cost the average homeowner $122 per year. This critically important proposition would build 2,150 new affordable apartments and provide emergency rental help for 4,500 families on the brink of being homeless. Vote YES on Proposition 1 to ensure Seattle remains a place where working people, seniors, and young people can afford to live!
    Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which is pushing rent and real estate prices higher every month. As a result, many working families, seniors, and young people are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Many are forced to live far away from where they work - making traffic worse - or leave Seattle altogether just to afford their rent. We must do better.

    Seattle's Proposition 1 is $290 million replacement and expansion of the existing affordable housing levy that would cost the average homeowner $122 per year. This critically important proposition would build 2,150 new affordable apartments and provide emergency rental help for 4,500 families on the brink of being homeless. Vote YES on Proposition 1 to ensure Seattle remains a place where working people, seniors, and young people can afford to live!