Brittney Bush Bollay
Bollay is the incumbent and currently serving as Vice Chair of the King Conservation Board of Supervisors. During her first term, she focused on responsible spending and transparency of the use of public funds, in addition to prioritizing equity in all actions of the KCD. She remains steadfast in supporting local agriculture, clean waterways, our forests (both urban and rural), and healthy salmon habitat. She has also worked to move this election to a regular cycle to encourage more voters to participate. Bollay’s career is with the Sierra Club, and she has been active with the Democrats in the 36th legislative district.
Nick Brown
Brown, a Harvard Law School grad, has a diverse background and lifelong commitment to public service. His experience as a Judge Advocate General Officer in the U.S. military, U.S. Attorney, and involvement in civil-rights work highlight his dedication to justice and community well-being. As Attorney General, he will bring his legal expertise and leadership in shaping policies and protecting the rights of Washingtonians.
Lisa Callan
Callan brings years of experience as a legislator, school board member, and engineer to the State House. She is a passionate fighter for K-12 education and mental health services. As Vice Chair of the Capital Budget Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee she brings the interests of the 5th LD to new levels.
Maria Cantwell
Cantwell, a four-term U.S. Senator, chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. She is a respected leader who supports middle-class tax cuts and works to protect aerospace-industry jobs while promoting energy independence. We recommend endorsing her for a fifth term.
Bob Ferguson
Ferguson has proven his readiness to ascend to Governor during his tenure as Attorney General. He has had a laser focus on defending and advocating for the good of the people across the state. His knowledge of the systems and his connection to the people of Washington make him uniquely qualified to represent and lead our state.
Erik Goheen
Goheen is a local farmer who knows the challenges in our county of water conservation, healthy soils management, and fisheries. He has experience working in several roles to affect policy, improving Washington farmers’ viability and prioritizing clean water in our rivers, our lakes, and the Sound. Erik is committed to climate-change mitigation and environmental healing, and he knows how to work with stakeholders to achieve this.
Goheen has been a Democratic party organizer and activist, and he offers those skills in communicating and organizing. If elected, Goheen would be the only rural dweller on the council.
Denny Heck
Heck has done an exceptional job as Lieutenant Governor by leading the Senate and supporting Governor Jay Inslee with helpful legislative efforts. He leads with transparency, fairness and devotes energy to fighting for the most vulnerable among us.
Victoria Hunt
The race for State Rep., Pos. 1, presented our committee with its most difficult decision. We have multiple candidates who are our dear friends. Each brings unique strengths and points of view to the race, but endorsing all would be meaningless. Because of that, we recommend Hunt. She has gained an impressive list of community endorsements, built alliances throughout the region, and brings expertise in the field of environmental studies, a great addition to the legislature. We thank all the candidates for participating in our interviews and forum. We would be proud to be represented by any one of them.
Patty Kuderer
Kuderer, with her impressive legal and legislative background, is uniquely qualified for the role of Insurance Commissioner. She is committed to addressing critical community issues, including healthcare access, gun safety, access to reproductive and gender-affirming care, and climate change by improving insurance protection against climate-related disasters. Kuderer advocates for consumers and holds insurance companies accountable.
Pat McCarthy
McCarthy has demonstrated her commitment to government transparency and accountability by performing and publishing audits of operations and expenditures, generating reports, recommending improvements, and creating resources to help local governments operate more efficiently. She is a tireless public servant and deserves our support.
Mike Pellicciotti
Pellicciotti has strengthened our state’s financial health and credit rating by reducing our debt all while leading policies that promote economic opportunity for all. He is a proponent of financial education in our schools, co-authored the “baby bond” bill and is working to provide retirement security for all.
Bill Ramos
If you need to get something done, ask a busy person to do it. Ramos is that person; in addition to representing us as our state rep., he serves as a leader of the Members of Color Caucus, vice chair of the Latino Democratic Caucus, vice chair of the Transportation Committee, plus chair of the State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. Ramos consistently defends and protects our environment, protects our rights, and works across the aisle to improve outcomes for all communities.
Chris Reykdal
Reykdal brings a progressive view of public education as well as alliances he has formed through years in the state legislature and his time as superintendent. He has a holistic understanding of what our state needs to move forward and has curated this department of more than 400 employees to support every student in our schools, both K-12 and post-secondary. Reykdal works closely with the legislature to formulate and pass bills that support public education.
Kim Schrier
CD8 has had the good fortune of being represented by the only female Doctor in the House. Schrier has been a pragmatic voice in the House willing to work across the aisle and successfully passing 18 bills to benefit her constituents. She is committed to listening and addressing issues hitting our pocketbooks by holding companies accountable, such as big oil and gas, and she is a pro-choice advocate. When re-elected, Schrier’s priorities will include protecting democracy, fighting climate change, and helping families with affordable childcare while also supporting farmers. Schrier has asked for our support and endorsement for a fourth term.
Adam Smith
Elected to Congress in 1996, Smith risen in responsibilities and stature, including chairing the Committee on Armed Services. His strategic, thoughtful, and pragmatic approach to complex problems warrants returning him to Congress for his 15th term.