Redistricting is happening now – and we can all get involved in a process that will shape WA State politics for the next decade! UPDATE: Comment from WA State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski
As summer fades and fall approaches, it can be easy to get dispirited by the litany of tough issues facing us. But take heart in the collective work at hand as we enter the home stretch in the November elections – so many great volunteer opportunities! – and make your voice heard in the once-a-decade redistricting process.
Gratitude for all of the work that lead to successful primary results for our 45th endorsed candidates, tempered with a realization of the tasks that remains to secure victories in the November General Election.
August primary ballots have now arrived in most mailboxes. Please do your best to support the candidates and ballot initiatives endorsed by the 45th Democrats – by voting, by getting your friends to vote, and by volunteering for campaigns.
Proposed changes to the 45th bylaws concerning committees and a new conflict of interest policy.
Two more candidates will be presented for a member endorsement vote: Penny Sweet for Kirkland City Council, Position 3 and Janet Richards for Redmond City Council, Position 2.
Let’s all do our part to honor Juneteenth by working in support of the 45th endorsed candidates and holding them accountable for the change we want to see.
Together we have made great strides this spring. Let’s stay focused and engaged as we move into summer primary season!
Join Patty Murray, Kim Schrier, and Manka Dhingra – and help fund the printed 45th Endorsement Guide!
Your 45th LD Endorsements Committee will be making 12 recommendations for endorsement at the General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm.
Let’s reflect on some endorsement issues from the May 24 meeting – and look ahead to the June 2 meeting.
As of May 24, 2021 these are the candidates recommended by the Endorsements Committee for endorsement by the 45th LD membership.
The WA State Democrats have shared a fact sheet that enables us to be knowledgeable, answer shared stories with facts, and point citizens in the right Democratic direction for our country.
Updates from DelBene, Dhingra, Goodman & Springer + member votes on 10 items
Top Ten items that made me pause and reflect as Chair of the 45th Dems (in no particular order).
