Category: Announcements

Early Primary Election results looking good for Dems!

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)

Primary Election Day 2022

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 there will be a Primary Election conducted entirely by mail. Primary ballots were mailed on July 13th. Here’s a quick overview of key dates and ways to support the candidates endorsed by the 45th Democrats. Key dates for the August 2 primary July 13: Primary ballots mailed July 14: Ballot drop boxes open July 25: Last day to register online or by mail July 25: Last day to update your registration (address, signature, etc) August 2: Election Day! ballots must be returned to a ballot drop box or postmarked today by 8pm August 2: Last...

Join Us at the Democrats’ Day of Action in Issaquah

The Wa Dems Coordinated Campaign, King County Division is planning a our Day of Action on Saturday, June 4th: When: Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Where: Central Park, 1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah, WA 98029 What: Canvassing to support our local Democratic candidates  Who: Our Party Chair, Tina Podlodowski will be speaking at the event at 10am We hope to add more local candidates to the roster as well – more to come on that soon! The sign-up link for anyone interested in volunteering can be found here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/cMha3z5BIEih6ISeRnK4_A2 (Please feel free to share with your friends and family!) We...

Have an Impact on the Party Platform!

Every two years, Washington State Democrats hold a statewide convention during which our party’s platform and resolution are revisited to ensure that our party represents our values, goals and objectives. This year, you can participate in this process and help update the WA State Party platform. Here’s how: Become a Delegate to the WA 2022 Convention The 45th LD Democrats are allotted 26 delegates for the Convention. Until that number is filled, alternates are automatically promoted to delegate. We currently have 17 delegates. So, if you meet the criteria for alternate, you will automatically be deemed a delegate until we...

Town hall with 45th District residents

Would you like to know what issues the Legislature took action on this session? Do you have questions about specific legislation? Sen. Manka Dhingra and Reps. Larry Springer and Roger Goodman invite you to an in-person town hall on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be our first in-person town hall since 2019! WHEN: Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.WHERE: Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. West Building, Auditorium 404. COVID Protocols: Please note that Lake Washington Institute of Technology requires unvaccinated community members to wear...

45th District Democrats of Washington State: General Meeting

A new 45th Chair, Secretary, and KCYD Alternate will be selected at the May 4 general meeting

  Interested in taking a leadership role in the 45th Democrats – or know of someone who would be great? At our next general meeting on May 4, candidates for these three positions will each have 3 minutes to make their case prior to a member vote.  Chair The chair is the executive officer of the the 45th District Democrats. The chair presides at all meetings, appoints all committee chairs and committee members, serves as the district’s spokesperson, and performs all duties customarily carried out by the executive officer of an organization.  Secretary The secretary records the minutes of all...