45th District Democrats

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Candidate Guidance

If you are seeking our endorsement for the August 2, 2022 Primary… Thank you for running for public office!   To seek the 2022 endorsement of the 45th District Democrats: Step One: Complete the Questionnaire of the King County Democrats.   Step Two:  You must email a copy of your King County Questionnaire to the Chair of the 45th District Democrats Endorsement Committee.   The 2022 Chair of the Committee is Trish Staufer.  Email a copy of the questionnaire to [email protected]   (Please note that filing the Questionnaire electronically to the King County Democrats is not a request to be endorsed by the 45th...

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February 8 2022 Special Election

Ballot Measures* Lake Washington School District No. 414 Measures Proposition No. 1  Replacement of Existing Educational Programs and Operations Levy Vote yes to renew our commitment to a quality education for all our students.  This measure funds essential services not covered by the state and accounts for 14% of the district’s budget.  Failure to pass this measure would result in drastic cuts to educational programs, student support, and services. Estimated Cost: $1.03 per $1,000 Assessed Value Proposition No. 2 Replacement of Existing Technology and Capital Projects Levy.  Vote yes to renew the technology and capital projects levy. All students deserve...

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Our Endorsements

This endorsement guide has been put together by a new, diverse endorsement committee. All registered candidates had the opportunity to be interviewed by the endorsement committee. Every choice the committee made is in this guide. Our endorsed candidates will make a big difference in our communities, as their decisions affect our daily lives.

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2018 General Election Endorsements

Ballots will be delivered around Friday, October 19, and are due Tuesday, November 6, no later than 8 p.m. Starting with this year’s primary election, ballots are postage-free statewide! To vote in this election, register online or by mail by Monday, October 8 or register in person by Monday, October 29. Download a PDF of our endorsement guide. Federal Candidates US Senate: Maria Cantwell (D) US Representative, CD1: Suzan DelBene (D) US Representative, CD8: Kim Schrier (D) State Candidates State Senator, LD 45: Manka Dhingra (D) Representative, LD 45, Pos. 1: Roger Goodman (D) Representative, LD 45, Pos. 2: Larry Springer (D) County...

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2018 Primary Endorsements

Primary ballots will be delivered around Friday, July 20, and are due Tuesday, August 7, no later than 8 p.m. Starting with this year’s primary election, ballots are postage-free statewide! To vote in this election, register online or by mail by Monday, July 9 or register in person by Monday, July 30. Download a PDF copy of our endorsement guide.   Federal Candidates US Senate: Maria Cantwell (D) US Representative, CD1: Suzan DelBene (D) US Representative, CD8: Shannon Hader (D) State Candidates State Senator, LD 45: Manka Dhingra (D) Representative, LD 45, Pos. 1: Roger Goodman (D) Representative, LD 45, Pos. 2: Larry...

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2018 February Special Election Endorsements

This February’s special election is all about school funding. There are multiple bonds and levies across all of the school districts that overlap our legislative district and we unanimously voted to endorse all of them. Even with last year’s McCleary fix, our schools are still underfunded. These measures help bridge the gap, funding essentials like special education, early learning and highly capable programs, school nurses, student computers, building new schools, athletic fields, and performing arts spaces, and more. Bonds require 60% approval with a minimum turnout threshold, so make sure your vote is counted! Click on the links below to find out about...

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2017 General Election Endorsements

2017 is a local election year. There are local and state ballot measures to consider. In our district, it is also a legislative election year, with a special election for State Senator. General election ballots will be delivered around Friday, October 20 and are due Tuesday, November 7, no later than 8 p.m. To vote in the general election, the mail and online registration deadline has passed, but you can register in person by Monday, October 30.   State Measures Advisory Votes 16, 17, and 18: Maintain County Measures King County Proposition No. 1, Levy Lid Lift for Veterans, Seniors and Vulnerable...

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2017 Special Election is Key to Democrats Taking Back the State Senate

45th District Democrats Endorse Manka Dhingra for Senate Redmond, WA: On Wednesday, April 5, the membership of the 45th District Democrats unanimously voted to endorse Democrat Manka Dhingra for their State Senate seat, up for special election this fall. Before calling for a vote, Endorsements Chair Dave Williams informed the crowd “Manka shares Democratic progressive values down the line” and “Since announcing in mid-February, she’s raised about $200,000, virtually all of it through individual donations, and none from corporate or PAC interests.” The meeting room filled with cheers and applause as the final tally to endorse the Senior Deputy Prosecuting...

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45th District Democrats 2016 Endorsements Guide

Can’t wait two weeks for your ballot to come in the mail? Get a head start on researching candidates and initiatives with our handy 45th District Democrats 2016 Endorsements Guide. Download your copy and be sure to share with your friends! 2016 General Election Voters Guide

Endorsements / Legislative Action Opportunities

WAmend Update: I-735 is going to make it!

Exciting news to share. Initiative 735, WAmend’s initiative to get big money out of elections and call for a federal constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, is on the verge of qualifying as an initiative to the Legislature! 314,000 signatures had been collected as of this afternoon, and more were submitted to the campaign tonight. The big turn-in is tomorrow afternoon in Olympia, and any residual signatures will be submitted in a final run on Thursday afternoon. If you have an I-735 petition with *any* signatures on it — even just one! — please let the campaign know right away...