UFCW 3000 Endorsements

UFCW 3000

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 3000 was formed from the merger of UFCW 21 and UFCW 1439. It is the largest private-sector union in Washington, with over 50,000 members working in grocery store, retail, health care, cannabis, meat processing and other industry jobs in Washington, northeast Oregon, and northern Idaho. It represents more retail and grocery employees and more professional and technical health care employees than any other union in the state.

Congress

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

7th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

9th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    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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    Democrat

    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.

Lt. Governor

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    Democrat

    Cyrus Habib

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  • Sen. Cyrus Habib has been an effective champion for public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine. He is an impressive legislator who has received the most support from our Progressive Voters Guide partner organizations.

    Cyrus Habib

    Sen. Cyrus Habib has been an effective champion for public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine.

    Sen. Cyrus Habib has been an effective champion for public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine. He is an impressive legislator who has received the most support from our Progressive Voters Guide partner organizations.

    Cyrus Habib

    Sen. Cyrus Habib has been an effective champion for public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine.

State Auditor

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    Democrat

    Jeff Sprung

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  • 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. He supports increasing whistleblower protections to better identify fraud and potential inefficiencies in government. Sprung is running the strongest campaign and has received the most support from our progressive partners.

    Former Pierce County Auditor and current Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy is another good candidate in this race. She is running to use her experience managing large budgets and agencies to improve efficiency and transparency.

    Their opponent is the socially-conservative Republican Senator Mark Miloscia, who earned dual endorsements along with Sprung from our labor partners at SEIU 925, SEIU 775, and the Washington Federation of State Employees. Miloscia also earned a sole endorsement from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. Unfortunately, Miloscia supports allowing employers to deny coverage for birth control and co-sponsored a bill that could ban many forms of birth control. We're concerned that if elected, Miloscia could use his office to launch politically-fueled investigations of Planned Parenthood and other women's health groups.

    Also in this race is Independent Mark Wilson and No Party Preference candidate David Golden. Sprung is the best choice in this race.

    Jeff Sprung

    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. He supports increasing whistleblower protections to better identify fraud and potential inefficiencies in government. Sprung is running the strongest campaign and has received the most support from our progressive partners.

    Former Pierce County Auditor and current Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy is another good candidate in this race. She is running to use her experience managing large budgets and agencies to improve efficiency and transparency.

    Their opponent is the socially-conservative Republican Senator Mark Miloscia, who earned dual endorsements along with Sprung from our labor partners at SEIU 925, SEIU 775, and the Washington Federation of State Employees. Miloscia also earned a sole endorsement from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. Unfortunately, Miloscia supports allowing employers to deny coverage for birth control and co-sponsored a bill that could ban many forms of birth control. We're concerned that if elected, Miloscia could use his office to launch politically-fueled investigations of Planned Parenthood and other women's health groups.

    Also in this race is Independent Mark Wilson and No Party Preference candidate David Golden. Sprung is the best choice in this race.

    Jeff Sprung

    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

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    Democrat

    Bob Ferguson

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  • Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive. From delivering millions of dollars back to consumers who were wronged by fraudulent corporations and his ongoing battle with the federal government to clean up the Hanford nuclear waste site to successfully fighting two Tim Eyman initiatives, Ferguson has been a strong and effective advocate for people in Washington. Ferguson faces Libertarian Josh Trumbull, who is not running a competitive campaign. Ferguson deserves your vote.

    Bob Ferguson

    Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive.

    Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive. From delivering millions of dollars back to consumers who were wronged by fraudulent corporations and his ongoing battle with the federal government to clean up the Hanford nuclear waste site to successfully fighting two Tim Eyman initiatives, Ferguson has been a strong and effective advocate for people in Washington. Ferguson faces Libertarian Josh Trumbull, who is not running a competitive campaign. Ferguson deserves your vote.

    Bob Ferguson

    Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive.

Legislative Races

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

3rd Legislative District

State Senator

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    Democrat

    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.

6th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Democrat

    Shar Lichty

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  • 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. She faces current Republican Rep. Jeff Holy, who is one of the far-right members of his party. Lichty is the clear choice in this race.

    Shar Lichty

    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. She faces current Republican Rep. Jeff Holy, who is one of the far-right members of his party. Lichty is the clear choice in this race.

    Shar Lichty

    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.

22nd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #2

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    Beth Doglio

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  • Climate Solutions Campaign Director and former PTA President Beth Doglio is running unopposed for this seat vacated by Sam Hunt. Doglio is a champion of environmental advocacy, women, and education, and will serve the 22nd legislative district well as she continues to work toward a sustainable clean energy future.

    Beth Doglio

    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. Doglio is a champion of environmental advocacy, women, and education, and will serve the 22nd legislative district well as she continues to work toward a sustainable clean energy future.

    Beth Doglio

    Climate Solutions Campaign Director and former PTA President Beth Doglio is running unopposed for this seat vacated by Sam Hunt.

24th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    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.

25th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Jamie Smith

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  • 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.

    Her opponent, incumbent Republican Melanie Stambaugh, made a statement in support of defunding Planned Parenthood on the House floor and voted against raising the minimum wage. Due to our schools' dire need and the solutions she offers, Smith deserves your vote.

    Jamie Smith

    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.

    Her opponent, incumbent Republican Melanie Stambaugh, made a statement in support of defunding Planned Parenthood on the House floor and voted against raising the minimum wage. Due to our schools' dire need and the solutions she offers, Smith deserves your vote.

    Jamie Smith

    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.

28th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    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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    Democrat

    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.

38th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

43rd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Nicole Macri

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  • Nicole Macri has been an effective leader on affordable housing, homelessness, human services, and mental health for many years. Macri - an out lesbian - would be the first woman elected to the state House in the 43rd in more than 20 years. Macri has received the most endorsements from our Progressive Voters Guide partners.

    Nicole Macri

    Nicole Macri has been an effective leader on affordable housing, homelessness, human services, and mental health for many years. Macri - an out lesbian - would be the first woman elected to the state House in the 43rd in more than 20 years.

    Nicole Macri has been an effective leader on affordable housing, homelessness, human services, and mental health for many years. Macri - an out lesbian - would be the first woman elected to the state House in the 43rd in more than 20 years. Macri has received the most endorsements from our Progressive Voters Guide partners.

    Nicole Macri

    Nicole Macri has been an effective leader on affordable housing, homelessness, human services, and mental health for many years. Macri - an out lesbian - would be the first woman elected to the state House in the 43rd in more than 20 years.

45th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1