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Bedria Abdullahi is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. According to her profile on the SeaTac Blog, she is an Assistant Community Director at a real estate broker.
Abdullahi is running to be a thoughtful and inclusive leader. She is prioritizing childcare capacity, economic development programs, diverse housing options, and parks and recreation. Although her platform is limited in detailed policy proposals, Abdullahi has earned the endorsements of the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and the King County Democrats. Based on the information available, we believe Bedria Abdullahi is the best choice for SeaTac City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Bedria Abdullahi is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. According to her profile on the SeaTac Blog, she is an Assistant Community Director at a real estate broker.
Abdullahi is running to be a thoughtful and inclusive leader. She is prioritizing childcare capacity, economic development programs, diverse housing options, and parks and recreation. Although her platform is limited in detailed policy proposals, Abdullahi has earned the endorsements of the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and the King County Democrats. Based on the information available, we believe Bedria Abdullahi is the best choice for SeaTac City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Endorsed By: 33rd Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats
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Bedria Abdullahi is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. According to her profile on the SeaTac Blog, she is an Assistant Community Director at a real estate broker.
Abdullahi is running to be a thoughtful and inclusive leader. She is prioritizing childcare capacity, economic development programs, diverse housing options, and parks and recreation. Although her platform is limited in detailed policy proposals, Abdullahi has earned the endorsements of the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and the King County Democrats. Based on the information available, we believe Bedria Abdullahi is the best choice for SeaTac City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Endorsed By: 33rd Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Last updated: 2025-10-03
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
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.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
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 hand 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.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
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 hand 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 hand 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.
Conservative Democrat Kevin Schilling is challenging Rep. Edwin Obras. He shares neither the values nor the priorities of local voters.
Schilling is currently the Mayor of Burien and was a council member from 2020 to 2024. He currently works as a lobbyist for the state's dental association in Olympia and previously served as the political director to Congressman Derek Kilmer.
Schilling has often sided with corporations and wealthy conservatives on important state and local issues. Schilling recently criticized progressive leaders in Olympia who worked to ensure the wealthy pay what they owe our communities. Last year, Schilling testified against progressive rent stabilization legislation that would have reduced costs for renters and seniors statewide.
While in office, Schilling regularly generated controversy for his hardline stances seeking to criminalize homelessness in Burien. Schilling voted against accepting $1 million and 35 pallet shelters from King County that would have provided an alternative to camping on sidewalks. This decision drew attention to the significant campaign contributions he received from Burien Toyota, which had leased the land the city likely would have used for the pallet shelters.
Schilling also played a leading role in removing Burien Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer for his outreach to people experiencing homelessness. He was visibly angry during the hearing, raising his voice and berating Schaefer in a way that was completely unprofessional and inappropriate. This event generated significant backlash, including the resignation of 11 other members of boards and commissions. Schilling's behavior in his official capacity should be a red flag for all voters in the district.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Conservative Democrat Kevin Schilling is challenging Rep. Edwin Obras. He shares neither the values nor the priorities of local voters.
Schilling is currently the Mayor of Burien and was a council member from 2020 to 2024. He currently works as a lobbyist for the state's dental association in Olympia and previously served as the political director to Congressman Derek Kilmer.
Schilling has often sided with corporations and wealthy conservatives on important state and local issues. Schilling recently criticized progressive leaders in Olympia who worked to ensure the wealthy pay what they owe our communities. Last year, Schilling testified against progressive rent stabilization legislation that would have reduced costs for renters and seniors statewide.
While in office, Schilling regularly generated controversy for his hardline stances seeking to criminalize homelessness in Burien. Schilling voted against accepting $1 million and 35 pallet shelters from King County that would have provided an alternative to camping on sidewalks. This decision drew attention to the significant campaign contributions he received from Burien Toyota, which had leased the land the city likely would have used for the pallet shelters.
Schilling also played a leading role in removing Burien Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer for his outreach to people experiencing homelessness. He was visibly angry during the hearing, raising his voice and berating Schaefer in a way that was completely unprofessional and inappropriate. This event generated significant backlash, including the resignation of 11 other members of boards and commissions. Schilling's behavior in his official capacity should be a red flag for all voters in the district.
Two outstanding progressive leaders are running for King County Executive this year: Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci. Both cite housing, public safety, and transportation as their priorities. Either would serve the county very well and provide strong leadership to help us navigate the challenges of the Trump administration. Building momentum after an impressive showing in the primary, Zahilay has earned most of the endorsements from our progressive partner organizations.
Zahilay has an impressive track record of fighting for racial and social justice. He has supported efforts to make government more inclusive and a stronger tool for supporting upward mobility and opportunities for all. Balducci offers extensive, distinguished experience in making government work well for all of us across a range of issues, as well as a passion for solving transportation problems.
King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. He is an attorney with experience in both the corporate and public sectors. Zahilay also founded Rising Leaders, a nonprofit that uplifts underserved middle school students to reach their full potential. Born in a refugee settlement in Sudan and raised in Seattle’s public housing, he made his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration.
On the county council, Zahilay has focused on pressing issues such as community safety, the cost of living, and making investments in local public services. His accomplishments demonstrate a comprehensive and progressive approach to enhancing the quality of life for all county residents. Zahilay led the Food Bank Motion to bring greater food security and affordability to our region, helped efforts to transform Skyway, including greater public transit coverage, and worked to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Zahilay's campaign focuses on a wide range of progressive priorities. His own personal experience with homelessness informs his approach to the issue, prioritizing solutions such as investing in additional shelter beds, zoning reforms, rental assistance programs, and youth-oriented programming to prevent homelessness. He is also a strong supporter of not only protecting but expanding access to reproductive health care, including gender-affirming care. Some of his other priorities include public safety, gun violence prevention, and more. Zahilay's platform is carefully and thoroughly constructed, with well-researched progressive solutions.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. He is an attorney with experience in both the corporate and public sectors. Zahilay also founded Rising Leaders, a nonprofit that uplifts underserved middle school students to reach their full potential. Born in a refugee settlement in Sudan and raised in Seattle’s public housing, he made his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration.
On the county council, Zahilay has focused on pressing issues such as community safety, the cost of living, and making investments in local public services. His accomplishments demonstrate a comprehensive and progressive approach to enhancing the quality of life for all county residents. Zahilay led the Food Bank Motion to bring greater food security and affordability to our region, helped efforts to transform Skyway, including greater public transit coverage, and worked to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Zahilay's campaign focuses on a wide range of progressive priorities. His own personal experience with homelessness informs his approach to the issue, prioritizing solutions such as investing in additional shelter beds, zoning reforms, rental assistance programs, and youth-oriented programming to prevent homelessness. He is also a strong supporter of not only protecting but expanding access to reproductive health care, including gender-affirming care. Some of his other priorities include public safety, gun violence prevention, and more. Zahilay's platform is carefully and thoroughly constructed, with well-researched progressive solutions.
King County Council President Girmay Zahilay has represented District 2 (Central and South Seattle) since his first election in 2019. He is an attorney with experience in both the corporate and public sectors. Zahilay also founded Rising Leaders, a nonprofit that uplifts underserved middle school students to reach their full potential. Born in a refugee settlement in Sudan and raised in Seattle’s public housing, he made his way through Stanford University to serve in the Obama administration.
On the county council, Zahilay has focused on pressing issues such as community safety, the cost of living, and making investments in local public services. His accomplishments demonstrate a comprehensive and progressive approach to enhancing the quality of life for all county residents. Zahilay led the Food Bank Motion to bring greater food security and affordability to our region, helped efforts to transform Skyway, including greater public transit coverage, and worked to establish five crisis care centers that will help our neighbors struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Zahilay's campaign focuses on a wide range of progressive priorities. His own personal experience with homelessness informs his approach to the issue, prioritizing solutions such as investing in additional shelter beds, zoning reforms, rental assistance programs, and youth-oriented programming to prevent homelessness. He is also a strong supporter of not only protecting but expanding access to reproductive health care, including gender-affirming care. Some of his other priorities include public safety, gun violence prevention, and more. Zahilay's platform is carefully and thoroughly constructed, with well-researched progressive solutions.
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci has served District 6 (Bellevue and East King County) since 2015. She began her career as a public interest lawyer fighting for women and LGBTQ+ people. She was a neighborhood organizer who went on to serve on the Bellevue City Council, including for a term as mayor. Balducci has served as chair of the county council and serves as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, where she successfully advocated for an early opening of the "starter line" in East King County.
In her nearly two decades of public service, Balducci has prioritized progressive solutions to the issues facing our region, including improving transportation options, promoting affordable housing, enhancing community safety, addressing climate action, and supporting arts and culture. Her track record is strong in all of these areas, including an arts levy to invest in science, heritage, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as legislation to keep “forever chemicals” out of our local environment. She was a tenacious advocate for the East Link light rail and the 10-station, 14-mile expansion plan slated for completion in early 2026.
Balducci is running for the executive position with a vision of an inclusive, vibrant, and climate-friendly county where all residents can thrive. She emphasizes her track record of effective leadership at the city and county levels that has delivered results for her communities. As a bus and bike commuter, Balducci is an avid supporter of expanding transit options, particularly light rail and bus routes. Additionally, she is an advocate for transit-oriented housing as a means of improving affordability, as well as cutting red tape to expedite the construction of badly needed housing in our region. Furthermore, she has outlined thoughtful plans to reduce gun violence, expand mental health and addiction treatment services, and youth prevention programs.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci has served District 6 (Bellevue and East King County) since 2015. She began her career as a public interest lawyer fighting for women and LGBTQ+ people. She was a neighborhood organizer who went on to serve on the Bellevue City Council, including for a term as mayor. Balducci has served as chair of the county council and serves as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, where she successfully advocated for an early opening of the "starter line" in East King County.
In her nearly two decades of public service, Balducci has prioritized progressive solutions to the issues facing our region, including improving transportation options, promoting affordable housing, enhancing community safety, addressing climate action, and supporting arts and culture. Her track record is strong in all of these areas, including an arts levy to invest in science, heritage, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as legislation to keep “forever chemicals” out of our local environment. She was a tenacious advocate for the East Link light rail and the 10-station, 14-mile expansion plan slated for completion in early 2026.
Balducci is running for the executive position with a vision of an inclusive, vibrant, and climate-friendly county where all residents can thrive. She emphasizes her track record of effective leadership at the city and county levels that has delivered results for her communities. As a bus and bike commuter, Balducci is an avid supporter of expanding transit options, particularly light rail and bus routes. Additionally, she is an advocate for transit-oriented housing as a means of improving affordability, as well as cutting red tape to expedite the construction of badly needed housing in our region. Furthermore, she has outlined thoughtful plans to reduce gun violence, expand mental health and addiction treatment services, and youth prevention programs.
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci has served District 6 (Bellevue and East King County) since 2015. She began her career as a public interest lawyer fighting for women and LGBTQ+ people. She was a neighborhood organizer who went on to serve on the Bellevue City Council, including for a term as mayor. Balducci has served as chair of the county council and serves as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, where she successfully advocated for an early opening of the "starter line" in East King County.
In her nearly two decades of public service, Balducci has prioritized progressive solutions to the issues facing our region, including improving transportation options, promoting affordable housing, enhancing community safety, addressing climate action, and supporting arts and culture. Her track record is strong in all of these areas, including an arts levy to invest in science, heritage, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as legislation to keep “forever chemicals” out of our local environment. She was a tenacious advocate for the East Link light rail and the 10-station, 14-mile expansion plan slated for completion in early 2026.
Balducci is running for the executive position with a vision of an inclusive, vibrant, and climate-friendly county where all residents can thrive. She emphasizes her track record of effective leadership at the city and county levels that has delivered results for her communities. As a bus and bike commuter, Balducci is an avid supporter of expanding transit options, particularly light rail and bus routes. Additionally, she is an advocate for transit-oriented housing as a means of improving affordability, as well as cutting red tape to expedite the construction of badly needed housing in our region. Furthermore, she has outlined thoughtful plans to reduce gun violence, expand mental health and addiction treatment services, and youth prevention programs.
Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running for re-election for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1, where he has served since 2017. He works for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as an advisor on offshore wind and maritime infrastructure. Previously, Calkins also ran a successful import and distribution company and started a local nonprofit focused on supporting small business entrepreneurship. His background in business, maritime infrastructure, and public service makes him a highly qualified voice on the commission.
The Port of Seattle oversees public assets in travel, trade, and commerce for the region. Over the last eight years, Calkins has helped push the commission in a more progressive direction. He advocates for equity, sustainability, and prosperity to port leadership, and he has supported measures to protect our port’s local ecosystem, fight for workers’ rights, and improve local immigration policy. Calkins is campaigning on a platform that emphasizes environmental justice, sustainable economic development, and creating living-wage jobs
Ryan Calkins deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 on the Seattle Port Commission.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running for re-election for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1, where he has served since 2017. He works for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as an advisor on offshore wind and maritime infrastructure. Previously, Calkins also ran a successful import and distribution company and started a local nonprofit focused on supporting small business entrepreneurship. His background in business, maritime infrastructure, and public service makes him a highly qualified voice on the commission.
The Port of Seattle oversees public assets in travel, trade, and commerce for the region. Over the last eight years, Calkins has helped push the commission in a more progressive direction. He advocates for equity, sustainability, and prosperity to port leadership, and he has supported measures to protect our port’s local ecosystem, fight for workers’ rights, and improve local immigration policy. Calkins is campaigning on a platform that emphasizes environmental justice, sustainable economic development, and creating living-wage jobs
Ryan Calkins deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 on the Seattle Port Commission.
Incumbent Commissioner Ryan Calkins is running for re-election for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1, where he has served since 2017. He works for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as an advisor on offshore wind and maritime infrastructure. Previously, Calkins also ran a successful import and distribution company and started a local nonprofit focused on supporting small business entrepreneurship. His background in business, maritime infrastructure, and public service makes him a highly qualified voice on the commission.
The Port of Seattle oversees public assets in travel, trade, and commerce for the region. Over the last eight years, Calkins has helped push the commission in a more progressive direction. He advocates for equity, sustainability, and prosperity to port leadership, and he has supported measures to protect our port’s local ecosystem, fight for workers’ rights, and improve local immigration policy. Calkins is campaigning on a platform that emphasizes environmental justice, sustainable economic development, and creating living-wage jobs
Ryan Calkins deserves your vote for another term in Position 1 on the Seattle Port Commission.
Incumbent Hamdi Mohamed is running unopposed for re-election for Commissioner Position 3 on the Port of Seattle. Mohamed was first elected to the position in 2021 on a visionary progressive platform, making her the first Black woman to serve on the commission. Mohamed’s mother worked for the airport when her family first settled in SeaTac as Somali refugees – an upbringing that has deepened her knowledge of the port’s community importance. She is the department director for Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and previously worked as a policy advisor for the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. She is currently the only commissioner who resides in South King County.
Mohamed is a leader in people-focused policy, taking seriously the real impact of port commission decisions on the local community, ecosystem, and economy. On the commission, she has prioritized economic development to create good-paying local jobs, support workers’ rights, and help small businesses flourish. She has also been a strong voice for addressing airport noise disruptions, reducing port pollution that impacts the South King County communities, and promoting renewable energy solutions.
We recommend Hamdi Mohamed for another term as Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3, to continue bringing strong, progressive leadership to the to the region.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Incumbent Hamdi Mohamed is running unopposed for re-election for Commissioner Position 3 on the Port of Seattle. Mohamed was first elected to the position in 2021 on a visionary progressive platform, making her the first Black woman to serve on the commission. Mohamed’s mother worked for the airport when her family first settled in SeaTac as Somali refugees – an upbringing that has deepened her knowledge of the port’s community importance. She is the department director for Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and previously worked as a policy advisor for the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. She is currently the only commissioner who resides in South King County.
Mohamed is a leader in people-focused policy, taking seriously the real impact of port commission decisions on the local community, ecosystem, and economy. On the commission, she has prioritized economic development to create good-paying local jobs, support workers’ rights, and help small businesses flourish. She has also been a strong voice for addressing airport noise disruptions, reducing port pollution that impacts the South King County communities, and promoting renewable energy solutions.
We recommend Hamdi Mohamed for another term as Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3, to continue bringing strong, progressive leadership to the to the region.
Incumbent Hamdi Mohamed is running unopposed for re-election for Commissioner Position 3 on the Port of Seattle. Mohamed was first elected to the position in 2021 on a visionary progressive platform, making her the first Black woman to serve on the commission. Mohamed’s mother worked for the airport when her family first settled in SeaTac as Somali refugees – an upbringing that has deepened her knowledge of the port’s community importance. She is the department director for Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and previously worked as a policy advisor for the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. She is currently the only commissioner who resides in South King County.
Mohamed is a leader in people-focused policy, taking seriously the real impact of port commission decisions on the local community, ecosystem, and economy. On the commission, she has prioritized economic development to create good-paying local jobs, support workers’ rights, and help small businesses flourish. She has also been a strong voice for addressing airport noise disruptions, reducing port pollution that impacts the South King County communities, and promoting renewable energy solutions.
We recommend Hamdi Mohamed for another term as Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 3, to continue bringing strong, progressive leadership to the to the region.
Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running for re-election to Commissioner Position 4 on the Port of Seattle. Hasegawa was first elected to the position in 2021, becoming one of the first women of color to serve on the commission, alongside her colleague Hamdi Mohamed. Hasegawa is the former executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), an advocacy organization that advises government agencies on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She currently serves on the boards of Densho and the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, both organizations that uplift the city’s Japanese American community.
On the commission, Hasegawa has been a voice for community empowerment, equitable prosperity, and regional sustainability. She was a critical advocate protecting North SeaTac Park, led efforts to increase childcare and health care for airport employees, helped set ambitious goals to decarbonize the cruise industry, expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund, and more. If re–elected, Hasegawa will continue her tireless work to fight for clean water and air, strong workers' protections, and economic development that benefits local communities first in her progressive vision for the commission.
We recommend Hasegawa for a second term on the Seattle Port Commission.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running for re-election to Commissioner Position 4 on the Port of Seattle. Hasegawa was first elected to the position in 2021, becoming one of the first women of color to serve on the commission, alongside her colleague Hamdi Mohamed. Hasegawa is the former executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), an advocacy organization that advises government agencies on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She currently serves on the boards of Densho and the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, both organizations that uplift the city’s Japanese American community.
On the commission, Hasegawa has been a voice for community empowerment, equitable prosperity, and regional sustainability. She was a critical advocate protecting North SeaTac Park, led efforts to increase childcare and health care for airport employees, helped set ambitious goals to decarbonize the cruise industry, expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund, and more. If re–elected, Hasegawa will continue her tireless work to fight for clean water and air, strong workers' protections, and economic development that benefits local communities first in her progressive vision for the commission.
We recommend Hasegawa for a second term on the Seattle Port Commission.
Commission president Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is running for re-election to Commissioner Position 4 on the Port of Seattle. Hasegawa was first elected to the position in 2021, becoming one of the first women of color to serve on the commission, alongside her colleague Hamdi Mohamed. Hasegawa is the former executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), an advocacy organization that advises government agencies on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She currently serves on the boards of Densho and the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, both organizations that uplift the city’s Japanese American community.
On the commission, Hasegawa has been a voice for community empowerment, equitable prosperity, and regional sustainability. She was a critical advocate protecting North SeaTac Park, led efforts to increase childcare and health care for airport employees, helped set ambitious goals to decarbonize the cruise industry, expanded the South King County Community Impact Fund, and more. If re–elected, Hasegawa will continue her tireless work to fight for clean water and air, strong workers' protections, and economic development that benefits local communities first in her progressive vision for the commission.
We recommend Hasegawa for a second term on the Seattle Port Commission.
Social worker Caitlin Konya is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 2. Konya has worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for the past four years. She was raised in South King County by two active union members who instilled in her the importance of workers’ rights. She is a first-time candidate but has volunteered with SeaTac’s Community Services Advisory Committee since 2023 and is a member of WFSE Local 872.
Konya is campaigning on an optimistic vision of affordability, access, and abundance in SeaTac. If elected, she aims to support the small business community, fund public infrastructure repairs and upgrades, and develop a sustainable development model that enables increasing density. Previously, Konya offered outspoken support for making the wealthy pay what they owe in taxes to support our youth and working families, as well as state workers who have borne the brunt of budget cuts.
We recommend electing Caitlyn Konya for SeaTac City Council, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Social worker Caitlin Konya is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 2. Konya has worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for the past four years. She was raised in South King County by two active union members who instilled in her the importance of workers’ rights. She is a first-time candidate but has volunteered with SeaTac’s Community Services Advisory Committee since 2023 and is a member of WFSE Local 872.
Konya is campaigning on an optimistic vision of affordability, access, and abundance in SeaTac. If elected, she aims to support the small business community, fund public infrastructure repairs and upgrades, and develop a sustainable development model that enables increasing density. Previously, Konya offered outspoken support for making the wealthy pay what they owe in taxes to support our youth and working families, as well as state workers who have borne the brunt of budget cuts.
We recommend electing Caitlyn Konya for SeaTac City Council, Position 2.
Social worker Caitlin Konya is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 2. Konya has worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for the past four years. She was raised in South King County by two active union members who instilled in her the importance of workers’ rights. She is a first-time candidate but has volunteered with SeaTac’s Community Services Advisory Committee since 2023 and is a member of WFSE Local 872.
Konya is campaigning on an optimistic vision of affordability, access, and abundance in SeaTac. If elected, she aims to support the small business community, fund public infrastructure repairs and upgrades, and develop a sustainable development model that enables increasing density. Previously, Konya offered outspoken support for making the wealthy pay what they owe in taxes to support our youth and working families, as well as state workers who have borne the brunt of budget cuts.
We recommend electing Caitlyn Konya for SeaTac City Council, Position 2.
Takele Gobena is running for another term on the SeaTac City Council, Position 2. He was previously elected to the council in 2019 and resigned in 2023. As of early October, Gobena does not have a detailed campaign website available, and his platform is unknown. While Gobena has previously stood for progressive causes, his frequent absences from council meetings during his tenure raised concern from many residents. In this race, we recommend voting for Caitlyn Konya to serve on the SeaTac City Council.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Takele Gobena is running for another term on the SeaTac City Council, Position 2. He was previously elected to the council in 2019 and resigned in 2023. As of early October, Gobena does not have a detailed campaign website available, and his platform is unknown. While Gobena has previously stood for progressive causes, his frequent absences from council meetings during his tenure raised concern from many residents. In this race, we recommend voting for Caitlyn Konya to serve on the SeaTac City Council.
Mayor Mohamed Egal is running for re-election to Position 4 on the SeaTac City Council. Egal is a Somali immigrant who was first elected to the city council in 2021 with a slate of other progressive candidates. He is a job developer at Hopelink, an organization that connects immigrants, individuals facing poverty, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable community members with the resources they need. Egal has spent over a decade in social and human services, including as a King County Municipal Court interpreter.
Egal has been a thoughtful community leader on the council. He has focused on the issues of affordable housing, health care access, community safety, and workforce development as key concerns facing SeaTac. He helped lead the creation of the SeaTac Small Business Capital Access Program, which provides local small businesses with a range of support services. He has also worked to reduce the environmental impact of the airport on the SeaTac community. Egal has yet to release a campaign platform as of mid-September, but his track record shows that he would continue to lead with community values if re-elected.
We recommend re-electing Mohamed Egal to another term on the SeaTac City Council in Position 4, due to his commitment to progressive leadership for the community.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Mayor Mohamed Egal is running for re-election to Position 4 on the SeaTac City Council. Egal is a Somali immigrant who was first elected to the city council in 2021 with a slate of other progressive candidates. He is a job developer at Hopelink, an organization that connects immigrants, individuals facing poverty, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable community members with the resources they need. Egal has spent over a decade in social and human services, including as a King County Municipal Court interpreter.
Egal has been a thoughtful community leader on the council. He has focused on the issues of affordable housing, health care access, community safety, and workforce development as key concerns facing SeaTac. He helped lead the creation of the SeaTac Small Business Capital Access Program, which provides local small businesses with a range of support services. He has also worked to reduce the environmental impact of the airport on the SeaTac community. Egal has yet to release a campaign platform as of mid-September, but his track record shows that he would continue to lead with community values if re-elected.
We recommend re-electing Mohamed Egal to another term on the SeaTac City Council in Position 4, due to his commitment to progressive leadership for the community.
Mayor Mohamed Egal is running for re-election to Position 4 on the SeaTac City Council. Egal is a Somali immigrant who was first elected to the city council in 2021 with a slate of other progressive candidates. He is a job developer at Hopelink, an organization that connects immigrants, individuals facing poverty, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable community members with the resources they need. Egal has spent over a decade in social and human services, including as a King County Municipal Court interpreter.
Egal has been a thoughtful community leader on the council. He has focused on the issues of affordable housing, health care access, community safety, and workforce development as key concerns facing SeaTac. He helped lead the creation of the SeaTac Small Business Capital Access Program, which provides local small businesses with a range of support services. He has also worked to reduce the environmental impact of the airport on the SeaTac community. Egal has yet to release a campaign platform as of mid-September, but his track record shows that he would continue to lead with community values if re-elected.
We recommend re-electing Mohamed Egal to another term on the SeaTac City Council in Position 4, due to his commitment to progressive leadership for the community.
Isabelle Kerner is a self-employed private investigator who has run for various positions, most recently in 2023 for the Seattle City Council. She is now running for SeaTac City Council, Position 4, challenging incumbent Mohamed Egal. While Kerner has not updated her current campaign, she previously ran on more conservative platforms, indicating a continued conservative stance. In a 2023 survey with The Seattle Times, she expressed opposition to several progressive proposals, including rent control, affordable housing measures, and the establishment of a new department for non-police emergency response.
Isabelle Kerner would be an obstacle to progress on the council. We recommend re-electing Mohamed Egal for another term on the SeaTac City Council due to his continued commitment to progressive change.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Isabelle Kerner is a self-employed private investigator who has run for various positions, most recently in 2023 for the Seattle City Council. She is now running for SeaTac City Council, Position 4, challenging incumbent Mohamed Egal. While Kerner has not updated her current campaign, she previously ran on more conservative platforms, indicating a continued conservative stance. In a 2023 survey with The Seattle Times, she expressed opposition to several progressive proposals, including rent control, affordable housing measures, and the establishment of a new department for non-police emergency response.
Isabelle Kerner would be an obstacle to progress on the council. We recommend re-electing Mohamed Egal for another term on the SeaTac City Council due to his continued commitment to progressive change.
Bedria Abdullahi is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. According to her profile on the SeaTac Blog, she is an Assistant Community Director at a real estate broker.
Abdullahi is running to be a thoughtful and inclusive leader. She is prioritizing childcare capacity, economic development programs, diverse housing options, and parks and recreation. Although her platform is limited in detailed policy proposals, Abdullahi has earned the endorsements of the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and the King County Democrats. Based on the information available, we believe Bedria Abdullahi is the best choice for SeaTac City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Bedria Abdullahi is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. According to her profile on the SeaTac Blog, she is an Assistant Community Director at a real estate broker.
Abdullahi is running to be a thoughtful and inclusive leader. She is prioritizing childcare capacity, economic development programs, diverse housing options, and parks and recreation. Although her platform is limited in detailed policy proposals, Abdullahi has earned the endorsements of the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and the King County Democrats. Based on the information available, we believe Bedria Abdullahi is the best choice for SeaTac City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Endorsed By: 33rd Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats
Bedria Abdullahi is running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. According to her profile on the SeaTac Blog, she is an Assistant Community Director at a real estate broker.
Abdullahi is running to be a thoughtful and inclusive leader. She is prioritizing childcare capacity, economic development programs, diverse housing options, and parks and recreation. Although her platform is limited in detailed policy proposals, Abdullahi has earned the endorsements of the 33rd Legislative District Democrats and the King County Democrats. Based on the information available, we believe Bedria Abdullahi is the best choice for SeaTac City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Endorsed By: 33rd Legislative District Democrats, King County Democrats
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Michael Sanford is also running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. Sanford is a retired Army National Guard veteran and a retired business owner. Unfortunately, Sanford does not have a detailed platform available outside of his personal and lived experiences. His voter pamphlet entry does not detail any specific campaign goals or policies he intends to implement if elected.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
Michael Sanford is also running for SeaTac City Council, Position 6. Sanford is a retired Army National Guard veteran and a retired business owner. Unfortunately, Sanford does not have a detailed platform available outside of his personal and lived experiences. His voter pamphlet entry does not detail any specific campaign goals or policies he intends to implement if elected.
Last updated: 2025-09-30
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