5th Legislative District Democrats

Countdown to Election 2022
2022-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Confluence Park, 595 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah, 98027
Celebrate the final day of summer with food, fun, and friends!

Wednesday, September 21 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
Issaquah’s Confluence Park (595 Rainier Blvd N.)

Join us for dinner (food provided), yard games, camaraderie, and FUN as we wind down summer and turn our attention to Election Day! This in-person, outdoor social gathering will replace our September General Meeting and give us an opportunity to get ENERGIZED for the final push to the general election on Nov. 8.
Members and guests of the 5th LD Democrats are invited, as well as friends, families, and (leashed) pets. Mexican food will be provided with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. No need to RSVP, no tickets necessary, free attendance – we just need you there to make it fun!

Board meeting
2022-09-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Meeting, WA, United States
At this monthly meeting, the board of the 5th LD Democrats will discuss district business. All are welcome to attend, but please register at least 24 hours in advance.

Monthly potluck
2022-08-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | 385 SE Andrews St, 385 SE Andrews St, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Join us for the return of our potlucks on the fourth Wednesday of the month! Bring something to eat or drink to share, or just show up. (No need to RSVP.) We’ll rally to support Reps. Callan and Ramos for the win in November! Kids, family, and friends are welcome.

Snoqualmie Days
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-20
For this event, you can sign up to help staff the booth or just swing by! For more information, reach out to our Events team.
For background, Snoqualmie Days (formerly known as Snoqualmie Railroad Days) is the annual celebration of the Snoqualmie Valley, its people, and its culture! The festival was originally organized by volunteer firefighters to celebrate the arrival of the town’s first fire truck in 1939, and the celebration continues 83 years later!

General meeting
2022-08-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-07-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-06-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-05-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-04-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-03-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-02-16 18:30 | Zoom Meeting, WA, United States
All are welcome to join our general meetings, which we hold on the third Wednesday of every month. For this meeting, we’ll meet over Zoom, and you must register at least 24 hours in advance.
Registered participants will receive Zoom meeting details and materials by email. We’ll use the 6:30-7p “social time” for informal breakout discussions and to address any technical questions. If you need help with virtual participation, please reach out to Kristiana de Leon (kristiana.deleon@outlook.com).

Festival at Mt. Si
2022-08-13 - 2022-08-14
For this event, you can sign up to help staff the booth, walk in the parade, or just swing by! For more information, reach out to our Events team.
In addition to the parade, this event will also feature live music, food trucks, contests for shooting hoops and eating cherry pie, a pickleball tournament, yard games, and more!

Watch Party on Primary Night
2022-08-02 19:00 - 21:30 | 385 SE Andrews St, 385 SE Andrews St, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Come one, come all to munch street tacos, watch the results of the primary, and generally celebrate all that the Ramos and Callan campaigns have accomplished so far! Special shoutout to every volunteer who spent time canvassing, calling, texting, driving, sign planting/waving, and everything else to get us to this moment. Lisa and Bill appreciate each contribution, financial or otherwise, because they all add up!
Click here to RSVP, and then put this event on your calendar. You won’t want to miss it!

State convention
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-26
Save the date for this hybrid meeting (Tacoma/virtual), where our delegates will update the party platform and discuss resolutions.

Callan campaign kickoff
2022-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Avenue NE, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Join State Rep. Lisa Callan, Washington State House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, and King County Councilmember Sarah Perry as we celebrate the hard work we’ve done for Washington so far and the effort we will put in to keep moving forward!
Rep. Callan’s campaign is in full swing, knocking on doors and reaching out to voters. I am looking forward to gathering with you to fill you in on how it’s going and get us all charged up for the primary election.
All are welcome, and we can’t wait to see you at our celebration!
Click here to sign up

Maple Valley Canvass
2022-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Gravity Coffee House, 23912 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Maple Valley, WA, 98038
Meet Rep. Bill Ramos and Rep. Lisa Callan at Gravity Coffee in Maple Valley, and then speak to the voters of LD5 about the importance of our upcoming primary election!
Register here
If you’re new to canvassing, we’ll offer training so that you feel fully prepared to speak with voters.
Can’t make it this weekend, but want to help Lisa and Bill on a different day? Sign up here!

Maple Valley Parade
2022-06-11 09:30 - 11:00
Join Rep. Bill Ramos and Rep. Lisa Callan to walk in the parade for Maple Valley Days! We’ll meet on SE 240th Street between Witte Road and 225th Avenue SE (south of the QFC) at 9:30AM, and the parade will start at 10AM.
Click here to let us know you’re coming, and then get there early for best parking!
Questions? Call/text Anne at (425) 270-8619.

Ramos campaign kickoff
2022-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Avenue NE, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Meet State Rep. Bill Ramos and hear about his plans for re-election! With three challengers (two Republican and one Independent), we need “all hands on deck” this year. You won’t want to miss the start of this exciting journey to November!

Click here to register for this in-person event, which will include special guests WA State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski and State Representative David Hackney (11th LD).
Click here to donate to the Vote Ramos campaign.

PCO rally: S. King County
2022-05-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Sunset Park, 1306 69th St SE, Auburn, 98092
Join us for breakfast burritos, some learning, and socializing with PCOs from other LDs in South King County. Hosted, no cost, but donations welcomed. Guest attendees will include our own state legislators.

Adam Smith: campaign kickoff
2022-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | LiUNA 242 Union Hall, 22323 Pacific Hwy. South, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Join Congressman Adam Smith for
Annual Taste of the 9th
and Campaign Kickoff

A community celebration featuring the diverse
cultures of the 9th Congressional District and
Congressman Smith’s 2022 Champion of Justice Awards
Click here for more info

Kim Schrier: campaign kickoff
2022-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Avenue NE, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Join Dr. Kim Schrier in Issaquah to kick off her 2022 campaign! The campaign will get the team together and pumped up for the campaign ahead of us. Light refreshments will be provided. Additional speakers TBA.
Space is limited, so please RSVP!

Monthly social
2022-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | No Boat Brewing, 35214 SE Center Street, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, United States
Please join district leadership, precinct-committee officers, other volunteers, candidates, and elected officials for casual conversation and camaraderie! This meeting has no set agenda: drop by, and bring your questions, hot takes, and visions of communities that serve all their members well. Come as you are, in your Sunday best or a t-shirt from a long-ago concert.
This event is a no-host deal, so bring a few bucks, and grab a beer (or another beverage) plus some grub from the Five Hooks food truck.

District caucus
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting, WA, United States
At this virtual meeting, we’ll elect delegates to represent us at the state convention, where the party platform will be updated and resolutions discussed. Join our March general meeting and/or check your email to find out more about this important event, which will last until its purpose has been served. (It might be shorter or longer than the duration indicated below.)
Please click here to register for the caucus before Tuesday, March 22, at midnight.

Town hall with state legislators
2022-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Click here to watch this event on YouTube (Washington State Senate Democrats’ channel).

Monthly social
2022-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting, WA, United States
Please join district leadership, precinct-committee officers, other volunteers, and special guest speakers for casual conversation and camaraderie over Zoom! This meeting has a host but no set agenda. Drop in anytime, and bring your questions, hot takes, and visions of communities that serve all their members well. Come as you are, in your Sunday best or a t-shirt from a long-ago concert. Bonus points if your pet makes a cameo appearance, and you can even finish up dinner in the first half-hour.
You don’t need to leave your house or even register. Just click here to join the party.

Winter soiree [King County]
2022-02-05 17:00 - 18:30
Join the King County Democrats to raise much-needed funds for voting and reproductive rights, racial and climate justice, and more. Get dressed up, raise a glass, and hear from these Democratic all-stars!

Patty Murray, U.S. Senator
Suzan DelBene, U.S. Representative
Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative
Kim Schrier, U.S. Representative
Adam Smith, U.S. Representative
Bob Ferguson, WA Attorney General
Tina Podlodowski, Chair of the Washington Democrats
Anna Malaika Tubbs, Author
Girmay Zahilay, King County Council
Shasti Conrad, Chair of the King County Democrats

VIP reception starts at 5p, with the main event kicking off 30 minutes later.
Click here to register!
