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Deborah "Deb" Krishnadasan is running to retain her seat as the state Senator representing the 26th Legislative District. Krishnadasan was appointed in 2024 to replace Emily Randall, who was elected to Congress. Prior to her appointment, Krishnadasan was an active member of the Peninsula School Board, first serving as a full-time public school volunteer. She was later elected to the Peninsula School District Board of Directors and eventually served as the president. While on the board, Krishnadasan led efforts to increase school funding, including forming an advocacy group and campaigning for school levies and bonds. For her work in public service, Krishnadasan has received many awards, including Citizen of the Year and the Hugh McMillan and Community Leadership awards.
In our interview, Krishnadasan's commitment to improving public education was evident. Since assuming her Senate position, she has remained true to her progressive values, such as voting to establish anti-discrimination protections for students. She also voted to increase education funding and expand access to special education across the state.
Additionally, Krishnadasan has supported other progressive bills addressing health care and workers' rights. In 2025, she introduced legislation that required hospitals to perform abortions when necessary to protect the safety or health of a pregnant patient.
During her tenure, there have been some votes on which we have disagreed with the senator. For example, Krishnadasan was among only two Democrats who voted against a new excise tax on short-term rental properties that would have funded affordable housing. We also disagreed with her vote against creating a uniform recycling system for the state and solutions to reduce waste going into landfills. Nevertheless, she has been supportive of most progressive priorities in Olympia.
Deborah Krishnadasan has long been involved in her community and is a strong advocate for education and other progressive values. She is the clear choice for Senate from the 26th Legislative District.
Deborah "Deb" Krishnadasan is running to retain her seat as the state Senator representing the 26th Legislative District. Krishnadasan was appointed in 2024 to replace Emily Randall, who was elected to Congress. Prior to her appointment, Krishnadasan was an active member of the Peninsula School Board, first serving as a full-time public school volunteer. She was later elected to the Peninsula School District Board of Directors and eventually served as the president. While on the board, Krishnadasan led efforts to increase school funding, including forming an advocacy group and campaigning for school levies and bonds. For her work in public service, Krishnadasan has received many awards, including Citizen of the Year and the Hugh McMillan and Community Leadership awards.
In our interview, Krishnadasan's commitment to improving public education was evident. Since assuming her Senate position, she has remained true to her progressive values, such as voting to establish anti-discrimination protections for students. She also voted to increase education funding and expand access to special education across the state.
Additionally, Krishnadasan has supported other progressive bills addressing health care and workers' rights. In 2025, she introduced legislation that required hospitals to perform abortions when necessary to protect the safety or health of a pregnant patient.
During her tenure, there have been some votes on which we have disagreed with the senator. For example, Krishnadasan was among only two Democrats who voted against a new excise tax on short-term rental properties that would have funded affordable housing. We also disagreed with her vote against creating a uniform recycling system for the state and solutions to reduce waste going into landfills. Nevertheless, she has been supportive of most progressive priorities in Olympia.
Deborah Krishnadasan has long been involved in her community and is a strong advocate for education and other progressive values. She is the clear choice for Senate from the 26th Legislative District.
Deborah "Deb" Krishnadasan is running to retain her seat as the state Senator representing the 26th Legislative District. Krishnadasan was appointed in 2024 to replace Emily Randall, who was elected to Congress. Prior to her appointment, Krishnadasan was an active member of the Peninsula School Board, first serving as a full-time public school volunteer. She was later elected to the Peninsula School District Board of Directors and eventually served as the president. While on the board, Krishnadasan led efforts to increase school funding, including forming an advocacy group and campaigning for school levies and bonds. For her work in public service, Krishnadasan has received many awards, including Citizen of the Year and the Hugh McMillan and Community Leadership awards.
In our interview, Krishnadasan's commitment to improving public education was evident. Since assuming her Senate position, she has remained true to her progressive values, such as voting to establish anti-discrimination protections for students. She also voted to increase education funding and expand access to special education across the state.
Additionally, Krishnadasan has supported other progressive bills addressing health care and workers' rights. In 2025, she introduced legislation that required hospitals to perform abortions when necessary to protect the safety or health of a pregnant patient.
During her tenure, there have been some votes on which we have disagreed with the senator. For example, Krishnadasan was among only two Democrats who voted against a new excise tax on short-term rental properties that would have funded affordable housing. We also disagreed with her vote against creating a uniform recycling system for the state and solutions to reduce waste going into landfills. Nevertheless, she has been supportive of most progressive priorities in Olympia.
Deborah Krishnadasan has long been involved in her community and is a strong advocate for education and other progressive values. She is the clear choice for Senate from the 26th Legislative District.
After 15 years representing the 33rd District in the state House of Representatives, Tina Orwall was appointed in January to replace Senator Karen Keiser, who retired. Before being elected in 2009, she spent 20 years as a professional in the public mental health system, holding a position in Seattle’s Office of Housing, where she worked to connect people to direct services and resources. Orwall is now running unopposed to retain her seat in the state Senate.
During her tenure in Olympia, Orwall has been a strong advocate for survivors of sexual assault. In particular, she has worked to end Washington’s backlog of rape kits and pass legislation to support sex-trafficking victims.
Since her appointment to the Senate, Orwall has continued to be an advocate for mental health and housing initiatives. In January, Orwall sponsored a bill that would not only arrange for social workers in schools but would increase services in high-poverty schools. Additionally, she voted to increase education funding and expand access to special education services.
Tina Orwall has been a compassionate advocate and leader for the district. We are excited to see what she accomplishes in her full term representing the 33rd Legislative District in the Washington state Senate.
After 15 years representing the 33rd District in the state House of Representatives, Tina Orwall was appointed in January to replace Senator Karen Keiser, who retired. Before being elected in 2009, she spent 20 years as a professional in the public mental health system, holding a position in Seattle’s Office of Housing, where she worked to connect people to direct services and resources. Orwall is now running unopposed to retain her seat in the state Senate.
During her tenure in Olympia, Orwall has been a strong advocate for survivors of sexual assault. In particular, she has worked to end Washington’s backlog of rape kits and pass legislation to support sex-trafficking victims.
Since her appointment to the Senate, Orwall has continued to be an advocate for mental health and housing initiatives. In January, Orwall sponsored a bill that would not only arrange for social workers in schools but would increase services in high-poverty schools. Additionally, she voted to increase education funding and expand access to special education services.
Tina Orwall has been a compassionate advocate and leader for the district. We are excited to see what she accomplishes in her full term representing the 33rd Legislative District in the Washington state Senate.
After 15 years representing the 33rd District in the state House of Representatives, Tina Orwall was appointed in January to replace Senator Karen Keiser, who retired. Before being elected in 2009, she spent 20 years as a professional in the public mental health system, holding a position in Seattle’s Office of Housing, where she worked to connect people to direct services and resources. Orwall is now running unopposed to retain her seat in the state Senate.
During her tenure in Olympia, Orwall has been a strong advocate for survivors of sexual assault. In particular, she has worked to end Washington’s backlog of rape kits and pass legislation to support sex-trafficking victims.
Since her appointment to the Senate, Orwall has continued to be an advocate for mental health and housing initiatives. In January, Orwall sponsored a bill that would not only arrange for social workers in schools but would increase services in high-poverty schools. Additionally, she voted to increase education funding and expand access to special education services.
Tina Orwall has been a compassionate advocate and leader for the district. We are excited to see what she accomplishes in her full term representing the 33rd Legislative District in the Washington state Senate.
Democrat Edwin Obras is running to retain his seat representing the 33rd Legislative District, Position 1. Obras was appointed to this seat after former Rep. Tina Orwall moved to the Senate. Obras has over 25 years of experience working in human services, including homelessness, anti-hunger, capacity building, and youth development.
Since his appointment, Obras has been a champion of thoughtful solutions to the challenges local families face. He voted in favor of several progressive bills, including capping rent increases at 10%, reducing landfill waste, and establishing anti-discrimination protections in schools. He also sponsored a bill to limit excessive home buying, a move intended to open the market to first-time home buyers. He also won praise from labor unions for his steady head and hard work on bills to protect low-wage janitors and hotel workers.
If elected, Obras plans to continue advocating for housing affordability, criminal justice reform, and workers' rights. He is an advocate for labor protections for low-income and gig economy workers, fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions. He also hopes to use his professional background to help expand statewide access to mental health resources.
Edwin Obras is the best and most progressive choice in this race. He has earned your vote for the Legislature from the 33rd Legislative District.
Democrat Edwin Obras is running to retain his seat representing the 33rd Legislative District, Position 1. Obras was appointed to this seat after former Rep. Tina Orwall moved to the Senate. Obras has over 25 years of experience working in human services, including homelessness, anti-hunger, capacity building, and youth development.
Since his appointment, Obras has been a champion of thoughtful solutions to the challenges local families face. He voted in favor of several progressive bills, including capping rent increases at 10%, reducing landfill waste, and establishing anti-discrimination protections in schools. He also sponsored a bill to limit excessive home buying, a move intended to open the market to first-time home buyers. He also won praise from labor unions for his steady head and hard work on bills to protect low-wage janitors and hotel workers.
If elected, Obras plans to continue advocating for housing affordability, criminal justice reform, and workers' rights. He is an advocate for labor protections for low-income and gig economy workers, fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions. He also hopes to use his professional background to help expand statewide access to mental health resources.
Edwin Obras is the best and most progressive choice in this race. He has earned your vote for the Legislature from the 33rd Legislative District.
Democrat Edwin Obras is running to retain his seat representing the 33rd Legislative District, Position 1. Obras was appointed to this seat after former Rep. Tina Orwall moved to the Senate. Obras has over 25 years of experience working in human services, including homelessness, anti-hunger, capacity building, and youth development.
Since his appointment, Obras has been a champion of thoughtful solutions to the challenges local families face. He voted in favor of several progressive bills, including capping rent increases at 10%, reducing landfill waste, and establishing anti-discrimination protections in schools. He also sponsored a bill to limit excessive home buying, a move intended to open the market to first-time home buyers. He also won praise from labor unions for his steady head and hard work on bills to protect low-wage janitors and hotel workers.
If elected, Obras plans to continue advocating for housing affordability, criminal justice reform, and workers' rights. He is an advocate for labor protections for low-income and gig economy workers, fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions. He also hopes to use his professional background to help expand statewide access to mental health resources.
Edwin Obras is the best and most progressive choice in this race. He has earned your vote for the Legislature from the 33rd Legislative District.
Sen. Emily Alvarado is running unopposed to retain her seat representing the 34th Legislative District. She spent five years working at Seattle's Office of Housing, including two as its director. She was previously an organizer at Planned Parenthood and currently serves on the board of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, among several other leadership roles in community organizations.
Alvarado emerged as a progressive leader in the state Senate during her first legislative session after being appointed to the Senate seat. As it was in the House, her top priority is to maintain and expand affordable housing. She is a proponent of increased housing density and creating "more housing choices in all communities." This year, Alvarado successfully passed her rent stabilization bill to cap yearly rent increases, which will help reduce homelessness and allow families to remain in their homes.
Alvarado is also a champion for early learning. In 2025, she sponsored a bill to change permitting and zoning for child-care centers to integrate them into urban planning. In her current campaign, she continues to advocate for greater access to affordable and quality childcare.
Emily Alvarado has earned your vote to continue representing the 34th Legislative District in the Washington state Senate.
Sen. Emily Alvarado is running unopposed to retain her seat representing the 34th Legislative District. She spent five years working at Seattle's Office of Housing, including two as its director. She was previously an organizer at Planned Parenthood and currently serves on the board of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, among several other leadership roles in community organizations.
Alvarado emerged as a progressive leader in the state Senate during her first legislative session after being appointed to the Senate seat. As it was in the House, her top priority is to maintain and expand affordable housing. She is a proponent of increased housing density and creating "more housing choices in all communities." This year, Alvarado successfully passed her rent stabilization bill to cap yearly rent increases, which will help reduce homelessness and allow families to remain in their homes.
Alvarado is also a champion for early learning. In 2025, she sponsored a bill to change permitting and zoning for child-care centers to integrate them into urban planning. In her current campaign, she continues to advocate for greater access to affordable and quality childcare.
Emily Alvarado has earned your vote to continue representing the 34th Legislative District in the Washington state Senate.
Sen. Emily Alvarado is running unopposed to retain her seat representing the 34th Legislative District. She spent five years working at Seattle's Office of Housing, including two as its director. She was previously an organizer at Planned Parenthood and currently serves on the board of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, among several other leadership roles in community organizations.
Alvarado emerged as a progressive leader in the state Senate during her first legislative session after being appointed to the Senate seat. As it was in the House, her top priority is to maintain and expand affordable housing. She is a proponent of increased housing density and creating "more housing choices in all communities." This year, Alvarado successfully passed her rent stabilization bill to cap yearly rent increases, which will help reduce homelessness and allow families to remain in their homes.
Alvarado is also a champion for early learning. In 2025, she sponsored a bill to change permitting and zoning for child-care centers to integrate them into urban planning. In her current campaign, she continues to advocate for greater access to affordable and quality childcare.
Emily Alvarado has earned your vote to continue representing the 34th Legislative District in the Washington state Senate.
Brianna Thomas is running to retain her position as a state representative in the 34th Legislative District. Thomas was appointed to this position earlier this year to replace former Rep. Emily Alvarado. Prior to becoming a House representative, Thomas was the chief of staff for former Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez. Previously, she led the effort to bring democracy vouchers to Seattle through the Honest Elections Initiative and also worked on the “Yes for SeaTac” campaign to raise the minimum wage to $15.
While her current campaign website is not available as of early June, Thomas has followed through on her previous campaign promises. She voted in favor of limiting rent increases to 10%, which will help improve housing affordability, and voted in favor of building more housing near transit. Additionally, she voted to strengthen anti-discrimination policies in schools and prohibit the removal of students from school grounds during the school day without parental authorization.
While Brianna Thomas is running unopposed in this race, she has certainly earned your vote to retain her position representing the 34th Legislative District in Position 1.
Brianna Thomas is running to retain her position as a state representative in the 34th Legislative District. Thomas was appointed to this position earlier this year to replace former Rep. Emily Alvarado. Prior to becoming a House representative, Thomas was the chief of staff for former Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez. Previously, she led the effort to bring democracy vouchers to Seattle through the Honest Elections Initiative and also worked on the “Yes for SeaTac” campaign to raise the minimum wage to $15.
While her current campaign website is not available as of early June, Thomas has followed through on her previous campaign promises. She voted in favor of limiting rent increases to 10%, which will help improve housing affordability, and voted in favor of building more housing near transit. Additionally, she voted to strengthen anti-discrimination policies in schools and prohibit the removal of students from school grounds during the school day without parental authorization.
While Brianna Thomas is running unopposed in this race, she has certainly earned your vote to retain her position representing the 34th Legislative District in Position 1.
Brianna Thomas is running to retain her position as a state representative in the 34th Legislative District. Thomas was appointed to this position earlier this year to replace former Rep. Emily Alvarado. Prior to becoming a House representative, Thomas was the chief of staff for former Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez. Previously, she led the effort to bring democracy vouchers to Seattle through the Honest Elections Initiative and also worked on the “Yes for SeaTac” campaign to raise the minimum wage to $15.
While her current campaign website is not available as of early June, Thomas has followed through on her previous campaign promises. She voted in favor of limiting rent increases to 10%, which will help improve housing affordability, and voted in favor of building more housing near transit. Additionally, she voted to strengthen anti-discrimination policies in schools and prohibit the removal of students from school grounds during the school day without parental authorization.
While Brianna Thomas is running unopposed in this race, she has certainly earned your vote to retain her position representing the 34th Legislative District in Position 1.
Rep. Janice Zahn is running to retain Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District. Zahn emigrated from Hong Kong as a child and has dedicated her adult life to stewarding public infrastructure and services. She is the chief engineer for the Port of Seattle and served on the Bellevue City Council until her appointment to the Legislature in January.
Zahn has been a consistent and outspoken progressive leader in our community. In our interview, she shared that her priorities include supporting affordable housing, paid family leave, efficient project management, and protecting public education for students. She approaches policy with an eye on equity and wants to "help those who are furthest from power to create a level playing field for them to advocate for themselves."
One of Zahn's proudest accomplishments during her time on the Bellevue City Council was the development and implementation of a safe parking program. The program supported approximately 60 children experiencing housing instability by providing a safe space for families to park their cars, rest, study, and have a meal. The program particularly supported single working moms, helping them find their own stability and move into transitional housing.
Janice Zahn is a caring and compassionate leader who has hosted over 250 constituent meetings to hear their concerns. She has earned your vote for Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District.
Rep. Janice Zahn is running to retain Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District. Zahn emigrated from Hong Kong as a child and has dedicated her adult life to stewarding public infrastructure and services. She is the chief engineer for the Port of Seattle and served on the Bellevue City Council until her appointment to the Legislature in January.
Zahn has been a consistent and outspoken progressive leader in our community. In our interview, she shared that her priorities include supporting affordable housing, paid family leave, efficient project management, and protecting public education for students. She approaches policy with an eye on equity and wants to "help those who are furthest from power to create a level playing field for them to advocate for themselves."
One of Zahn's proudest accomplishments during her time on the Bellevue City Council was the development and implementation of a safe parking program. The program supported approximately 60 children experiencing housing instability by providing a safe space for families to park their cars, rest, study, and have a meal. The program particularly supported single working moms, helping them find their own stability and move into transitional housing.
Janice Zahn is a caring and compassionate leader who has hosted over 250 constituent meetings to hear their concerns. She has earned your vote for Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District.
Rep. Janice Zahn is running to retain Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District. Zahn emigrated from Hong Kong as a child and has dedicated her adult life to stewarding public infrastructure and services. She is the chief engineer for the Port of Seattle and served on the Bellevue City Council until her appointment to the Legislature in January.
Zahn has been a consistent and outspoken progressive leader in our community. In our interview, she shared that her priorities include supporting affordable housing, paid family leave, efficient project management, and protecting public education for students. She approaches policy with an eye on equity and wants to "help those who are furthest from power to create a level playing field for them to advocate for themselves."
One of Zahn's proudest accomplishments during her time on the Bellevue City Council was the development and implementation of a safe parking program. The program supported approximately 60 children experiencing housing instability by providing a safe space for families to park their cars, rest, study, and have a meal. The program particularly supported single working moms, helping them find their own stability and move into transitional housing.
Janice Zahn is a caring and compassionate leader who has hosted over 250 constituent meetings to hear their concerns. She has earned your vote for Position 1 representing the 41st Legislative District.
Democrat Vandana Slatter is running to retain her position representing the 48th Legislative District in the state Senate. In January, Slatter was appointed by the King County Council to replace Sen. Patty Kuderer, who won her recent election for Washington Insurance Commissioner. Slatter previously served on the Bellevue City Council as the first Indian-American city council member, as well as on the boards of organizations such as the Children's Institute for Learning Differences and NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.
In the Legislature, Slatter has built a reputation as a progressive champion for students and working people. She recently supported bills to strengthen gun safety through a number of common-sense measures, teach inclusive curricula at school, and support collective bargaining rights for workers. In previous sessions, she worked to pass legislation that funds zero-emission school buses and improves access to food assistance programs for those in our community who need them. Her appointment from the King County Council and strong community support from past campaigns confirm that she is a respected and effective progressive leader in Olympia.
We highly recommend voting to retain Senator Vandana Slatter to represent the 48th Legislative District.
Democrat Vandana Slatter is running to retain her position representing the 48th Legislative District in the state Senate. In January, Slatter was appointed by the King County Council to replace Sen. Patty Kuderer, who won her recent election for Washington Insurance Commissioner. Slatter previously served on the Bellevue City Council as the first Indian-American city council member, as well as on the boards of organizations such as the Children's Institute for Learning Differences and NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.
In the Legislature, Slatter has built a reputation as a progressive champion for students and working people. She recently supported bills to strengthen gun safety through a number of common-sense measures, teach inclusive curricula at school, and support collective bargaining rights for workers. In previous sessions, she worked to pass legislation that funds zero-emission school buses and improves access to food assistance programs for those in our community who need them. Her appointment from the King County Council and strong community support from past campaigns confirm that she is a respected and effective progressive leader in Olympia.
We highly recommend voting to retain Senator Vandana Slatter to represent the 48th Legislative District.
Democrat Vandana Slatter is running to retain her position representing the 48th Legislative District in the state Senate. In January, Slatter was appointed by the King County Council to replace Sen. Patty Kuderer, who won her recent election for Washington Insurance Commissioner. Slatter previously served on the Bellevue City Council as the first Indian-American city council member, as well as on the boards of organizations such as the Children's Institute for Learning Differences and NARAL Pro-Choice Washington.
In the Legislature, Slatter has built a reputation as a progressive champion for students and working people. She recently supported bills to strengthen gun safety through a number of common-sense measures, teach inclusive curricula at school, and support collective bargaining rights for workers. In previous sessions, she worked to pass legislation that funds zero-emission school buses and improves access to food assistance programs for those in our community who need them. Her appointment from the King County Council and strong community support from past campaigns confirm that she is a respected and effective progressive leader in Olympia.
We highly recommend voting to retain Senator Vandana Slatter to represent the 48th Legislative District.
Immigration attorney and Renton City Council member Kim-Khanh Van is running for the District 5 seat on the King County Council. Van has served on the Renton City Council since 2020 and unsuccessfully challenged conservative Councilmember Reagan Dunn for the District 9 seat in 2021. Van’s family settled in King County as Vietnamese refugees, and she has dedicated her legal career to providing legal aid services to immigrant communities. She co-founded AAPI Against Hate and serves in a number of other community leadership roles, including with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and on the mayor’s Inclusion Task Force.
On the Renton City Council, Van has supported creative housing solutions to alleviate the crisis, clean air and water policy, and equitable growth and opportunity within the city. In this race, her vision for the council seat is built on three pillars: opportunity, transparency, and safety. If elected, Van plans to invest in small businesses and workforce development, while advocating for living wages and a lower cost of living, including access to essential necessities such as rent, gas, groceries, and medicine. She also wants to ensure that South King County residents are heard and represented in county council decisions and would expand holistic crisis response in the region to make our communities safer.
We lean towards Kim-Khanh Van for King County Council due to her work on immigration rights and social justice reform, which align well with the needs of the diverse communities in District 5.
Immigration attorney and Renton City Council member Kim-Khanh Van is running for the District 5 seat on the King County Council. Van has served on the Renton City Council since 2020 and unsuccessfully challenged conservative Councilmember Reagan Dunn for the District 9 seat in 2021. Van’s family settled in King County as Vietnamese refugees, and she has dedicated her legal career to providing legal aid services to immigrant communities. She co-founded AAPI Against Hate and serves in a number of other community leadership roles, including with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and on the mayor’s Inclusion Task Force.
On the Renton City Council, Van has supported creative housing solutions to alleviate the crisis, clean air and water policy, and equitable growth and opportunity within the city. In this race, her vision for the council seat is built on three pillars: opportunity, transparency, and safety. If elected, Van plans to invest in small businesses and workforce development, while advocating for living wages and a lower cost of living, including access to essential necessities such as rent, gas, groceries, and medicine. She also wants to ensure that South King County residents are heard and represented in county council decisions and would expand holistic crisis response in the region to make our communities safer.
We lean towards Kim-Khanh Van for King County Council due to her work on immigration rights and social justice reform, which align well with the needs of the diverse communities in District 5.
Immigration attorney and Renton City Council member Kim-Khanh Van is running for the District 5 seat on the King County Council. Van has served on the Renton City Council since 2020 and unsuccessfully challenged conservative Councilmember Reagan Dunn for the District 9 seat in 2021. Van’s family settled in King County as Vietnamese refugees, and she has dedicated her legal career to providing legal aid services to immigrant communities. She co-founded AAPI Against Hate and serves in a number of other community leadership roles, including with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and on the mayor’s Inclusion Task Force.
On the Renton City Council, Van has supported creative housing solutions to alleviate the crisis, clean air and water policy, and equitable growth and opportunity within the city. In this race, her vision for the council seat is built on three pillars: opportunity, transparency, and safety. If elected, Van plans to invest in small businesses and workforce development, while advocating for living wages and a lower cost of living, including access to essential necessities such as rent, gas, groceries, and medicine. She also wants to ensure that South King County residents are heard and represented in county council decisions and would expand holistic crisis response in the region to make our communities safer.
We lean towards Kim-Khanh Van for King County Council due to her work on immigration rights and social justice reform, which align well with the needs of the diverse communities in District 5.
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran unsuccessfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran unsuccessfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Jessica Rienstra is running for Whatcom County Council, District 3. Rienstra ran unsuccessfully for the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission in 2024.
Her current campaign was inspired by the 2021 Nooksack flood, after she spent weeks helping her community recover from the wreckage. Due to this experience, Rienstra is prioritizing connectivity and infrastructure to not only strengthen her community but to promote emergency preparedness. She is also prioritizing diverse perspectives and equitable service. While her campaign website lacks specific policies she would support or implement, she demonstrates progressive priorities and values.
Rienstra has earned impressive early support from local progressive leaders and organizations. Jessica Rienstra is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, District 3.
Sam Mendez is running for Position 3 on the Burien City Council. Mendez was raised by a single mom who was an Australian immigrant and eventually built her own housecleaning business. Mendez went on to law school "with a drive to improve the lives of working people." Since 2020, Mendez has worked with the Washington State Health Care Authority, where he protects the sensitive health data of Washingtonians.
In his campaign for city council, Mendez is prioritizing affordable and community-centered housing, safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists, and government transparency and accountability. While he is supportive of some progressive solutions, such as pro-density housing and greener climate policies, we would like to see him provide more specific details about his plans for addressing these issues.
We recommend Sam Mendez for Burien City Council, Position 3, because of his progressive platform and impressive support from community leaders.
Sam Mendez is running for Position 3 on the Burien City Council. Mendez was raised by a single mom who was an Australian immigrant and eventually built her own housecleaning business. Mendez went on to law school "with a drive to improve the lives of working people." Since 2020, Mendez has worked with the Washington State Health Care Authority, where he protects the sensitive health data of Washingtonians.
In his campaign for city council, Mendez is prioritizing affordable and community-centered housing, safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists, and government transparency and accountability. While he is supportive of some progressive solutions, such as pro-density housing and greener climate policies, we would like to see him provide more specific details about his plans for addressing these issues.
We recommend Sam Mendez for Burien City Council, Position 3, because of his progressive platform and impressive support from community leaders.
Sam Mendez is running for Position 3 on the Burien City Council. Mendez was raised by a single mom who was an Australian immigrant and eventually built her own housecleaning business. Mendez went on to law school "with a drive to improve the lives of working people." Since 2020, Mendez has worked with the Washington State Health Care Authority, where he protects the sensitive health data of Washingtonians.
In his campaign for city council, Mendez is prioritizing affordable and community-centered housing, safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists, and government transparency and accountability. While he is supportive of some progressive solutions, such as pro-density housing and greener climate policies, we would like to see him provide more specific details about his plans for addressing these issues.
We recommend Sam Mendez for Burien City Council, Position 3, because of his progressive platform and impressive support from community leaders.
Sarah Moore is running for re-election for Burien City Council, Position 5. Moore joined the City Council in 2022 and, in January 2025, began her position as Deputy Mayor. Previously, she co-founded ACLU Burien People Power and spend more than 20 years working at the Pacific Science Center.
Moore was one of only two city council members to vote against the harsh emergency ordinance to criminalize homelessness on public property at all times. On the ordinance, Moore said "the law makes the city one that 'offers a severe weather shelter on a 32 degree day and exile on a 33 degree day.'" In 2023, Moore also voted in favor of a $1 million proposal from King County to build a tiny home village for community members experiencing homelessness. Those in favor of the proposal argued that it was a step towards permanent housing. In addition, Moore stood with councilmember Hugo Garcia in support of raising the local minimum wage, which the voters of Burien approved in February.
Due to her continued progressive work in Burien, we strongly support Sarah Moore for Burien City Council, Position 5.
Sarah Moore is running for re-election for Burien City Council, Position 5. Moore joined the City Council in 2022 and, in January 2025, began her position as Deputy Mayor. Previously, she co-founded ACLU Burien People Power and spend more than 20 years working at the Pacific Science Center.
Moore was one of only two city council members to vote against the harsh emergency ordinance to criminalize homelessness on public property at all times. On the ordinance, Moore said "the law makes the city one that 'offers a severe weather shelter on a 32 degree day and exile on a 33 degree day.'" In 2023, Moore also voted in favor of a $1 million proposal from King County to build a tiny home village for community members experiencing homelessness. Those in favor of the proposal argued that it was a step towards permanent housing. In addition, Moore stood with councilmember Hugo Garcia in support of raising the local minimum wage, which the voters of Burien approved in February.
Due to her continued progressive work in Burien, we strongly support Sarah Moore for Burien City Council, Position 5.
Sarah Moore is running for re-election for Burien City Council, Position 5. Moore joined the City Council in 2022 and, in January 2025, began her position as Deputy Mayor. Previously, she co-founded ACLU Burien People Power and spend more than 20 years working at the Pacific Science Center.
Moore was one of only two city council members to vote against the harsh emergency ordinance to criminalize homelessness on public property at all times. On the ordinance, Moore said "the law makes the city one that 'offers a severe weather shelter on a 32 degree day and exile on a 33 degree day.'" In 2023, Moore also voted in favor of a $1 million proposal from King County to build a tiny home village for community members experiencing homelessness. Those in favor of the proposal argued that it was a step towards permanent housing. In addition, Moore stood with councilmember Hugo Garcia in support of raising the local minimum wage, which the voters of Burien approved in February.
Due to her continued progressive work in Burien, we strongly support Sarah Moore for Burien City Council, Position 5.
Incumbent Paula Rhyne is seeking re-election for Everett City Council Position 2. During her tenure on the Everett City Council, Rhyne kept her campaign promises to address community concerns, including public safety, affordable housing, and worker protections.
Rhyne has worked to bar employers found guilty of wage theft from being awarded city contracts. She also advocated for federal funding for Alternative Response Teams to handle the mental health crisis, as well as the Emergency Mobile Opioid Treatment Everett (EMOTE) to help treat those struggling with opioid addiction. Additionally, she helped downtown business owners offset the financial impact of COVID through funding for the Downtown Everett Association to support their storefront grants.
Over the course of her first four years in office, Rhyne has demonstrated herself to be a strong leader committed to serving the Everett community. We recommend re-electing Paula Rhyne for Everett City Council Position 2.
Incumbent Paula Rhyne is seeking re-election for Everett City Council Position 2. During her tenure on the Everett City Council, Rhyne kept her campaign promises to address community concerns, including public safety, affordable housing, and worker protections.
Rhyne has worked to bar employers found guilty of wage theft from being awarded city contracts. She also advocated for federal funding for Alternative Response Teams to handle the mental health crisis, as well as the Emergency Mobile Opioid Treatment Everett (EMOTE) to help treat those struggling with opioid addiction. Additionally, she helped downtown business owners offset the financial impact of COVID through funding for the Downtown Everett Association to support their storefront grants.
Over the course of her first four years in office, Rhyne has demonstrated herself to be a strong leader committed to serving the Everett community. We recommend re-electing Paula Rhyne for Everett City Council Position 2.
Incumbent Paula Rhyne is seeking re-election for Everett City Council Position 2. During her tenure on the Everett City Council, Rhyne kept her campaign promises to address community concerns, including public safety, affordable housing, and worker protections.
Rhyne has worked to bar employers found guilty of wage theft from being awarded city contracts. She also advocated for federal funding for Alternative Response Teams to handle the mental health crisis, as well as the Emergency Mobile Opioid Treatment Everett (EMOTE) to help treat those struggling with opioid addiction. Additionally, she helped downtown business owners offset the financial impact of COVID through funding for the Downtown Everett Association to support their storefront grants.
Over the course of her first four years in office, Rhyne has demonstrated herself to be a strong leader committed to serving the Everett community. We recommend re-electing Paula Rhyne for Everett City Council Position 2.
Joshua "Josh" Binda is running for re-election for Lynnwood City Council, Position 3. First elected in 2021, Binda became the youngest African American ever elected in Washington state history. Prior to serving on the council, Binda was the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission for Lynnwood.
Binda's re-election campaign is prioritizing a variety of progressive solutions. Affordability is one of his top priorities, as he advocates for more affordable housing and improved public transportation. Binda takes a more holistic approach to public safety, focusing on wellness and prevention, particularly through youth and mental health services. He also supported the Lynnwood Police gun buyback program, which offered the safe removal of unwanted firearms.
Since the start of his term, Binda has faced multiple controversies and intense scrutiny from some of his colleagues and the local media. He faced challenges from his fellow council members regarding his voter registration, which was ultimately dismissed by the county auditor, as well as misuse of campaign funds. He was subject to a recall petition after it was found that he had spent $2,800 of campaign funds on personal expenses, including dental work and luxury goods. In an interview, Binda stated that he learned from his mistakes and repaid the misused funds.
Binda is the most progressive candidate in this race, but his repeated ethics and judgment issues raised concerns among many Snohomish County progressives. We hope that he continues to learn from these experiences and is more mindful of his use of public resources in the future.
Joshua "Josh" Binda is running for re-election for Lynnwood City Council, Position 3. First elected in 2021, Binda became the youngest African American ever elected in Washington state history. Prior to serving on the council, Binda was the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission for Lynnwood.
Binda's re-election campaign is prioritizing a variety of progressive solutions. Affordability is one of his top priorities, as he advocates for more affordable housing and improved public transportation. Binda takes a more holistic approach to public safety, focusing on wellness and prevention, particularly through youth and mental health services. He also supported the Lynnwood Police gun buyback program, which offered the safe removal of unwanted firearms.
Since the start of his term, Binda has faced multiple controversies and intense scrutiny from some of his colleagues and the local media. He faced challenges from his fellow council members regarding his voter registration, which was ultimately dismissed by the county auditor, as well as misuse of campaign funds. He was subject to a recall petition after it was found that he had spent $2,800 of campaign funds on personal expenses, including dental work and luxury goods. In an interview, Binda stated that he learned from his mistakes and repaid the misused funds.
Binda is the most progressive candidate in this race, but his repeated ethics and judgment issues raised concerns among many Snohomish County progressives. We hope that he continues to learn from these experiences and is more mindful of his use of public resources in the future.
Joshua "Josh" Binda is running for re-election for Lynnwood City Council, Position 3. First elected in 2021, Binda became the youngest African American ever elected in Washington state history. Prior to serving on the council, Binda was the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission for Lynnwood.
Binda's re-election campaign is prioritizing a variety of progressive solutions. Affordability is one of his top priorities, as he advocates for more affordable housing and improved public transportation. Binda takes a more holistic approach to public safety, focusing on wellness and prevention, particularly through youth and mental health services. He also supported the Lynnwood Police gun buyback program, which offered the safe removal of unwanted firearms.
Since the start of his term, Binda has faced multiple controversies and intense scrutiny from some of his colleagues and the local media. He faced challenges from his fellow council members regarding his voter registration, which was ultimately dismissed by the county auditor, as well as misuse of campaign funds. He was subject to a recall petition after it was found that he had spent $2,800 of campaign funds on personal expenses, including dental work and luxury goods. In an interview, Binda stated that he learned from his mistakes and repaid the misused funds.
Binda is the most progressive candidate in this race, but his repeated ethics and judgment issues raised concerns among many Snohomish County progressives. We hope that he continues to learn from these experiences and is more mindful of his use of public resources in the future.
Katie Wilson is running for Mayor of Seattle on a bold progressive platform. Wilson is the general secretary for the Transit Riders Union, which advocates for public transit, affordable housing, and more. She regularly contributes to The Stranger, The Urbanist, and other local progressive publications. She is very active organizing in the community, having helped create the ORCA LIFT program and the Seattle Youth ORCA Program, as well as serving on the Seattle Revenue Stabilization Workgroup, which Mayor Harrell disbanded. She is a coalition builder and renter with strong community relationships and a proven track record of advocacy.
Like Wilson’s career in organizing, her campaign for mayor is exceptionally progressive in vision, values, and support. She is advocating for making the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe so that our communities can afford housing and health care. During our interview, she advocated for policies that would ensure clean air and water for all, protect civil liberties, expand access to substance abuse treatment, and support diverse arts and cultural offerings.
Wilson is an advocate for Seattle’s new social housing policy, and she supports even more diversity in affordable housing types as well as increased shelter capacity and wraparound services. She also shared support for scaling up the LEAD diversion program, safeguarding the rights of immigrants and other targets of Trump’s federal attacks, investing public funding into local news, and more. As a renter, Wilson understands the challenges many Seattleites face with the rapidly increasing cost of housing.
Wilson’s critics question whether she has the experience and ability to make the jump from being an extremely progressive campaigner running a small non-profit to managing the tough political and practical realities of governing a major city.
Wilson is a good choice for mayor if you're looking for a progressive organizer with policy experience and a strong vision for challenging existing approaches to Seattle's problems.
Katie Wilson is running for Mayor of Seattle on a bold progressive platform. Wilson is the general secretary for the Transit Riders Union, which advocates for public transit, affordable housing, and more. She regularly contributes to The Stranger, The Urbanist, and other local progressive publications. She is very active organizing in the community, having helped create the ORCA LIFT program and the Seattle Youth ORCA Program, as well as serving on the Seattle Revenue Stabilization Workgroup, which Mayor Harrell disbanded. She is a coalition builder and renter with strong community relationships and a proven track record of advocacy.
Like Wilson’s career in organizing, her campaign for mayor is exceptionally progressive in vision, values, and support. She is advocating for making the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe so that our communities can afford housing and health care. During our interview, she advocated for policies that would ensure clean air and water for all, protect civil liberties, expand access to substance abuse treatment, and support diverse arts and cultural offerings.
Wilson is an advocate for Seattle’s new social housing policy, and she supports even more diversity in affordable housing types as well as increased shelter capacity and wraparound services. She also shared support for scaling up the LEAD diversion program, safeguarding the rights of immigrants and other targets of Trump’s federal attacks, investing public funding into local news, and more. As a renter, Wilson understands the challenges many Seattleites face with the rapidly increasing cost of housing.
Wilson’s critics question whether she has the experience and ability to make the jump from being an extremely progressive campaigner running a small non-profit to managing the tough political and practical realities of governing a major city.
Wilson is a good choice for mayor if you're looking for a progressive organizer with policy experience and a strong vision for challenging existing approaches to Seattle's problems.
Katie Wilson is running for Mayor of Seattle on a bold progressive platform. Wilson is the general secretary for the Transit Riders Union, which advocates for public transit, affordable housing, and more. She regularly contributes to The Stranger, The Urbanist, and other local progressive publications. She is very active organizing in the community, having helped create the ORCA LIFT program and the Seattle Youth ORCA Program, as well as serving on the Seattle Revenue Stabilization Workgroup, which Mayor Harrell disbanded. She is a coalition builder and renter with strong community relationships and a proven track record of advocacy.
Like Wilson’s career in organizing, her campaign for mayor is exceptionally progressive in vision, values, and support. She is advocating for making the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe so that our communities can afford housing and health care. During our interview, she advocated for policies that would ensure clean air and water for all, protect civil liberties, expand access to substance abuse treatment, and support diverse arts and cultural offerings.
Wilson is an advocate for Seattle’s new social housing policy, and she supports even more diversity in affordable housing types as well as increased shelter capacity and wraparound services. She also shared support for scaling up the LEAD diversion program, safeguarding the rights of immigrants and other targets of Trump’s federal attacks, investing public funding into local news, and more. As a renter, Wilson understands the challenges many Seattleites face with the rapidly increasing cost of housing.
Wilson’s critics question whether she has the experience and ability to make the jump from being an extremely progressive campaigner running a small non-profit to managing the tough political and practical realities of governing a major city.
Wilson is a good choice for mayor if you're looking for a progressive organizer with policy experience and a strong vision for challenging existing approaches to Seattle's problems.
Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans is running a progressive campaign for Seattle City Attorney. Evans quit her position as a federal prosecutor earlier this year, after four years of working on hate crimes, drug trafficking, and violent crimes, due to the increasingly dangerous executive orders she saw from the Trump administration. She has a diverse legal background, which also includes work as a pro tem judge for the SeaTac, Tukwila, and Puyallup municipal courts, as well as four years spent in Seattle’s city attorney's office.
Evans’ departure from the federal prosecution position is emblematic of her defining priority in this race: opposing Trump’s undemocratic and unjust policies. In our interview, Evans shared her vision for preparing the city attorney’s office to defend DEI, reproductive health freedoms, and climate protections, even proposing that the office add an entirely new and staffed environmental law section. She is proud of Seattle’s status as a sanctuary city and is unafraid to sue the Trump administration for violations of civil liberties in our community, drawing on her prosecutorial and federal experience.
If elected, Evans would reinstate the Seattle Community Court and expand the employment office to protect against wage theft. In addition, she would prioritize negotiating a new police contract with a greater emphasis on accountability, which is motivated by her own experience of being illegally detained by the police as a law student.
Erika Evans is a fearless and passionate leader who will stand up to attacks from the Trump administration. She would be a strong choice for Seattle City Attorney.
Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans is running a progressive campaign for Seattle City Attorney. Evans quit her position as a federal prosecutor earlier this year, after four years of working on hate crimes, drug trafficking, and violent crimes, due to the increasingly dangerous executive orders she saw from the Trump administration. She has a diverse legal background, which also includes work as a pro tem judge for the SeaTac, Tukwila, and Puyallup municipal courts, as well as four years spent in Seattle’s city attorney's office.
Evans’ departure from the federal prosecution position is emblematic of her defining priority in this race: opposing Trump’s undemocratic and unjust policies. In our interview, Evans shared her vision for preparing the city attorney’s office to defend DEI, reproductive health freedoms, and climate protections, even proposing that the office add an entirely new and staffed environmental law section. She is proud of Seattle’s status as a sanctuary city and is unafraid to sue the Trump administration for violations of civil liberties in our community, drawing on her prosecutorial and federal experience.
If elected, Evans would reinstate the Seattle Community Court and expand the employment office to protect against wage theft. In addition, she would prioritize negotiating a new police contract with a greater emphasis on accountability, which is motivated by her own experience of being illegally detained by the police as a law student.
Erika Evans is a fearless and passionate leader who will stand up to attacks from the Trump administration. She would be a strong choice for Seattle City Attorney.
Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans is running a progressive campaign for Seattle City Attorney. Evans quit her position as a federal prosecutor earlier this year, after four years of working on hate crimes, drug trafficking, and violent crimes, due to the increasingly dangerous executive orders she saw from the Trump administration. She has a diverse legal background, which also includes work as a pro tem judge for the SeaTac, Tukwila, and Puyallup municipal courts, as well as four years spent in Seattle’s city attorney's office.
Evans’ departure from the federal prosecution position is emblematic of her defining priority in this race: opposing Trump’s undemocratic and unjust policies. In our interview, Evans shared her vision for preparing the city attorney’s office to defend DEI, reproductive health freedoms, and climate protections, even proposing that the office add an entirely new and staffed environmental law section. She is proud of Seattle’s status as a sanctuary city and is unafraid to sue the Trump administration for violations of civil liberties in our community, drawing on her prosecutorial and federal experience.
If elected, Evans would reinstate the Seattle Community Court and expand the employment office to protect against wage theft. In addition, she would prioritize negotiating a new police contract with a greater emphasis on accountability, which is motivated by her own experience of being illegally detained by the police as a law student.
Erika Evans is a fearless and passionate leader who will stand up to attacks from the Trump administration. She would be a strong choice for Seattle City Attorney.
Progressive local attorney Rory O’Sullivan is also running for Seattle City Attorney. He has had a productive career in policy and law, including a stint working for Congressman Jim McDermott on Capitol Hill, serving as an administrative law judge, leading the University of Washington’s student legal services, and serving as a partner at Washington Employment Benefits Advocates, a private practice firm to represent workers’ benefits which he himself founded. O’Sullivan has also been heavily involved in local politics through his campaign work to secure ranked-choice voting by 2027 and serving on the redistricting committee to rebalance the city’s voting districts.
O’Sullivan is running on a progressive platform focused on fighting Trump’s deportation attempts, building better relationships between the police and the community, reducing recidivism through alternative courts that focus on productive second chances, and pursuing prompt prosecution in cases of DUIs and domestic violence instances. In our interview with him, O’Sullivan stated he is willing to enter arbitration with the police guild in order to fight for community-driven police reform, wants to take on the federal government for undemocratic overreach and failing to honor contracts, and believes that court and incarceration reform can help reduce recidivism and keep our city safer.
Although Rory O'Sullivan is a strong progressive voice who dedicated his career to serving his community, we believe both Evans and Rouse have more relevant professional and lived experience that would allow them to make a bigger impact as Seattle City Attorney.
Progressive local attorney Rory O’Sullivan is also running for Seattle City Attorney. He has had a productive career in policy and law, including a stint working for Congressman Jim McDermott on Capitol Hill, serving as an administrative law judge, leading the University of Washington’s student legal services, and serving as a partner at Washington Employment Benefits Advocates, a private practice firm to represent workers’ benefits which he himself founded. O’Sullivan has also been heavily involved in local politics through his campaign work to secure ranked-choice voting by 2027 and serving on the redistricting committee to rebalance the city’s voting districts.
O’Sullivan is running on a progressive platform focused on fighting Trump’s deportation attempts, building better relationships between the police and the community, reducing recidivism through alternative courts that focus on productive second chances, and pursuing prompt prosecution in cases of DUIs and domestic violence instances. In our interview with him, O’Sullivan stated he is willing to enter arbitration with the police guild in order to fight for community-driven police reform, wants to take on the federal government for undemocratic overreach and failing to honor contracts, and believes that court and incarceration reform can help reduce recidivism and keep our city safer.
Although Rory O'Sullivan is a strong progressive voice who dedicated his career to serving his community, we believe both Evans and Rouse have more relevant professional and lived experience that would allow them to make a bigger impact as Seattle City Attorney.
Progressive local attorney Rory O’Sullivan is also running for Seattle City Attorney. He has had a productive career in policy and law, including a stint working for Congressman Jim McDermott on Capitol Hill, serving as an administrative law judge, leading the University of Washington’s student legal services, and serving as a partner at Washington Employment Benefits Advocates, a private practice firm to represent workers’ benefits which he himself founded. O’Sullivan has also been heavily involved in local politics through his campaign work to secure ranked-choice voting by 2027 and serving on the redistricting committee to rebalance the city’s voting districts.
O’Sullivan is running on a progressive platform focused on fighting Trump’s deportation attempts, building better relationships between the police and the community, reducing recidivism through alternative courts that focus on productive second chances, and pursuing prompt prosecution in cases of DUIs and domestic violence instances. In our interview with him, O’Sullivan stated he is willing to enter arbitration with the police guild in order to fight for community-driven police reform, wants to take on the federal government for undemocratic overreach and failing to honor contracts, and believes that court and incarceration reform can help reduce recidivism and keep our city safer.
Although Rory O'Sullivan is a strong progressive voice who dedicated his career to serving his community, we believe both Evans and Rouse have more relevant professional and lived experience that would allow them to make a bigger impact as Seattle City Attorney.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is seeking re-election to the Seattle City Council in Position 8, a citywide seat she first won last year. Before joining the city council, Rinck worked as an assistant director for policy, planning, and state operations for the University of Washington. She also worked as a policy analyst for the Sound Cities Association and with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. She has a long history of community empowerment, including raising funds for reproductive health care and previously serving on the board of Fuse Washington, the organization that produces this guide.
Rinck's familial experience with homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse guides her approach to city issues and our local social safety net. Since January, Rinck has worked to protect Seattle residents from the effects of Trump’s dangerous agenda. Her council policy goals include making progress on climate change through investments in clean energy, electrification infrastructure, and public transportation. Rinck also aims to support greater housing access across all income levels, increase pathways to higher education, and continue building lasting community safety through policy initiatives that address gun violence and explore alternatives to policing.
Alexis Mercedes Rinck is the clear choice for Position 8 on the Seattle City Council.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is seeking re-election to the Seattle City Council in Position 8, a citywide seat she first won last year. Before joining the city council, Rinck worked as an assistant director for policy, planning, and state operations for the University of Washington. She also worked as a policy analyst for the Sound Cities Association and with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. She has a long history of community empowerment, including raising funds for reproductive health care and previously serving on the board of Fuse Washington, the organization that produces this guide.
Rinck's familial experience with homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse guides her approach to city issues and our local social safety net. Since January, Rinck has worked to protect Seattle residents from the effects of Trump’s dangerous agenda. Her council policy goals include making progress on climate change through investments in clean energy, electrification infrastructure, and public transportation. Rinck also aims to support greater housing access across all income levels, increase pathways to higher education, and continue building lasting community safety through policy initiatives that address gun violence and explore alternatives to policing.
Alexis Mercedes Rinck is the clear choice for Position 8 on the Seattle City Council.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is seeking re-election to the Seattle City Council in Position 8, a citywide seat she first won last year. Before joining the city council, Rinck worked as an assistant director for policy, planning, and state operations for the University of Washington. She also worked as a policy analyst for the Sound Cities Association and with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. She has a long history of community empowerment, including raising funds for reproductive health care and previously serving on the board of Fuse Washington, the organization that produces this guide.
Rinck's familial experience with homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse guides her approach to city issues and our local social safety net. Since January, Rinck has worked to protect Seattle residents from the effects of Trump’s dangerous agenda. Her council policy goals include making progress on climate change through investments in clean energy, electrification infrastructure, and public transportation. Rinck also aims to support greater housing access across all income levels, increase pathways to higher education, and continue building lasting community safety through policy initiatives that address gun violence and explore alternatives to policing.
Alexis Mercedes Rinck is the clear choice for Position 8 on the Seattle City Council.
Dionne Foster is running for Seattle City Council, Position 9 (At-Large), challenging incumbent Sara Nelson. Foster enters this race with government experience and a robust background in the nonprofit sector. Her previous work includes serving as a climate policy analyst for Puget Sound Sage, a senior advisor in the city's Office of Policy and Innovation, and a senior program officer at the Seattle Foundation. Most recently, Foster served as the Executive Director of the Progress Alliance of Washington, a nonprofit committed to racial justice and equity.
In our interview with her, Foster demonstrated her passion for finding progressive solutions to the issues facing our community. Her goals include promoting healthy and safe communities through investing in intervention and prevention strategies to treat drug addiction, as well as continued support for the CARE Team and gun violence prevention. Foster is also a proponent of affordable housing solutions, such as increased density, rent stabilization, and anti-displacement policies. In addition, she supports permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing housing instability.
Foster's other priorities include climate resilience, workforce protections, and thriving communities. She strongly supports policies that ensure equitable energy access and fair pricing, while also improving accessibility to public transit.
Throughout her professional career, Dionne Foster has consistently demonstrated a clear commitment to collaboration and equitable policies that benefit everyone in our community. She is a practical progressive who understands government and will bring much-needed leadership to the City Council. We enthusiastically recommend Dionne Foster for Seattle City Council, Position 9 (At-Large).
Dionne Foster is running for Seattle City Council, Position 9 (At-Large), challenging incumbent Sara Nelson. Foster enters this race with government experience and a robust background in the nonprofit sector. Her previous work includes serving as a climate policy analyst for Puget Sound Sage, a senior advisor in the city's Office of Policy and Innovation, and a senior program officer at the Seattle Foundation. Most recently, Foster served as the Executive Director of the Progress Alliance of Washington, a nonprofit committed to racial justice and equity.
In our interview with her, Foster demonstrated her passion for finding progressive solutions to the issues facing our community. Her goals include promoting healthy and safe communities through investing in intervention and prevention strategies to treat drug addiction, as well as continued support for the CARE Team and gun violence prevention. Foster is also a proponent of affordable housing solutions, such as increased density, rent stabilization, and anti-displacement policies. In addition, she supports permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing housing instability.
Foster's other priorities include climate resilience, workforce protections, and thriving communities. She strongly supports policies that ensure equitable energy access and fair pricing, while also improving accessibility to public transit.
Throughout her professional career, Dionne Foster has consistently demonstrated a clear commitment to collaboration and equitable policies that benefit everyone in our community. She is a practical progressive who understands government and will bring much-needed leadership to the City Council. We enthusiastically recommend Dionne Foster for Seattle City Council, Position 9 (At-Large).
Dionne Foster is running for Seattle City Council, Position 9 (At-Large), challenging incumbent Sara Nelson. Foster enters this race with government experience and a robust background in the nonprofit sector. Her previous work includes serving as a climate policy analyst for Puget Sound Sage, a senior advisor in the city's Office of Policy and Innovation, and a senior program officer at the Seattle Foundation. Most recently, Foster served as the Executive Director of the Progress Alliance of Washington, a nonprofit committed to racial justice and equity.
In our interview with her, Foster demonstrated her passion for finding progressive solutions to the issues facing our community. Her goals include promoting healthy and safe communities through investing in intervention and prevention strategies to treat drug addiction, as well as continued support for the CARE Team and gun violence prevention. Foster is also a proponent of affordable housing solutions, such as increased density, rent stabilization, and anti-displacement policies. In addition, she supports permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing housing instability.
Foster's other priorities include climate resilience, workforce protections, and thriving communities. She strongly supports policies that ensure equitable energy access and fair pricing, while also improving accessibility to public transit.
Throughout her professional career, Dionne Foster has consistently demonstrated a clear commitment to collaboration and equitable policies that benefit everyone in our community. She is a practical progressive who understands government and will bring much-needed leadership to the City Council. We enthusiastically recommend Dionne Foster for Seattle City Council, Position 9 (At-Large).
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Kim Harless is running for re-election to Vancouver City Council, Position 1. Professionally, Harless works in community development at the non-profit NAYA Family Center, which sustains traditions and provides mutual support for Native Americans in the Portland metro area.
Harless has spent the last four years helping to provide solutions for homeownership, supporting policies and funding to move people out of homelessness, and elevating the voices of community members who are often left out of decision-making processes. Harless is running again to ensure Vancouver’s climate policy is implemented effectively and with urgency, and includes Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. She wants every policy to be fair, every process transparent, and every neighborhood to be heard. She seeks to provide more homeownership opportunities, strengthen tenant protections, and move from crisis to solutions.
Kim Harless has earned your vote for re-election to the Vancouver City Council, Position 1.
Kim Harless is running for re-election to Vancouver City Council, Position 1. Professionally, Harless works in community development at the non-profit NAYA Family Center, which sustains traditions and provides mutual support for Native Americans in the Portland metro area.
Harless has spent the last four years helping to provide solutions for homeownership, supporting policies and funding to move people out of homelessness, and elevating the voices of community members who are often left out of decision-making processes. Harless is running again to ensure Vancouver’s climate policy is implemented effectively and with urgency, and includes Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. She wants every policy to be fair, every process transparent, and every neighborhood to be heard. She seeks to provide more homeownership opportunities, strengthen tenant protections, and move from crisis to solutions.
Kim Harless has earned your vote for re-election to the Vancouver City Council, Position 1.
Kim Harless is running for re-election to Vancouver City Council, Position 1. Professionally, Harless works in community development at the non-profit NAYA Family Center, which sustains traditions and provides mutual support for Native Americans in the Portland metro area.
Harless has spent the last four years helping to provide solutions for homeownership, supporting policies and funding to move people out of homelessness, and elevating the voices of community members who are often left out of decision-making processes. Harless is running again to ensure Vancouver’s climate policy is implemented effectively and with urgency, and includes Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. She wants every policy to be fair, every process transparent, and every neighborhood to be heard. She seeks to provide more homeownership opportunities, strengthen tenant protections, and move from crisis to solutions.
Kim Harless has earned your vote for re-election to the Vancouver City Council, Position 1.
