Author: John Glover

The votes in all of the August 2 primary elections are still being counted, but the early results look very promising for Democrats. In the words of Andrew Villeneuve, State Committee Member for the 45th LD Democrats and Executive Director of the Northwest Progressive Institute, “contrary to what many pundits, journalists, and Republican operatives had said, there was no red tide. Instead, Democrats dominated.” (Photo courtesy of Lincoln Potter)

Longtime 45th LD member and leader Ken Albinger explains how the revised boundaries of the 45th compare to the current lines, including which precincts were added or removed.

45th LD members please join us for a special meeting to consider February school levies, candidates for 2nd Vice-Chair, and an update on redistricting

The WA State Redistricting Commission failed to agree on new Congressional and Legislative District maps by the midnight November 15 deadline. Now the issue moves to the State Supreme Court.

A city-by-city analysis by longtime 45th Dems member Ken Albinger breaks down how each of the 4 redistricting proposals would impact the cities currently in the 45th LD

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

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.

Join Patty Murray, Kim Schrier, and Manka Dhingra – and help fund the printed 45th Endorsement Guide!

Updates from DelBene, Dhingra, Goodman & Springer + member votes on 10 items