Mission statement

We are the Democrats of the 5th Legislative District of Washington State (“5th Dems”).

  • We believe in a healthy and thriving democracy that respects all voices.
  • We promote:
    • social inclusion for all
    • wise environmental stewardship
    • quality public education
    • reimagined public safety
    • accessible healthcare
    • economic opportunity and fair wages
  • We work to elect public servants who are committed to pursuing these goals at the national, state, and local levels.

With approximately 140,000 Washingtonians, the 5th Legislative District (LD) includes:

  • both suburban and rural areas of East King County
  • the cities of Black Diamond, Maple Valley and Snoqualmie; most of Issaquah; portions of Sammamish, Renton, and North Bend
  • areas of unincorporated King County, including precincts in Auburn, Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Fall City, Hobart, Issaquah, Kent, Maple Valley, North Bend, Preston, Ravensdale, Renton, and Snoqualmie

Our values