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DDI ADVOCACY ALERT OCTOBER 2022
Ballots are out and the Elections have begun in earnest.
NOW is the time to make YOUR Voice heard and VOTE!!!
DDI has researched and interviewed candidates that are running in this year’ elections.
Candidates running for State Senate seats and State House seats are vital to maintaining a
responsive State Legislature to issues impacting communities of color. Some of the candidates
DDI has endorsed in competitive races for the State Senate are Claire Wilson (30 th LD) and
Claudia Kauffman (47 th LD).
In the State House there are several races that deserve your attention and support. Specifically,
the 30 th LD races Position 1 Jamila Taylor and Position 2 Kristine Reeves both deserve your
support and vote. In the 47 th LD State House Representative Position 1 Debra Entenman and
Position 2 Shukri Olow both deserve your support and vote. In the 37 th Legislative District for
House Position 1 Sharon Tomiko Santos has earned the DDI Endorsement, and both candidates
in the House Position 2 race Emijah Smith and Chipalo Street deserve your consideration and
vote. Finally, in South King County elections, is the 11 th LD with State House Representatives
Positions 1 David Hackney and Position 2 Steve Bergquist both earning DDI’s support. For the
full list of ALL DDI Endorsements please visit the DDI website.
STATE ELECTIONS
In addition, to these legislative races, the Secretary of State, the State’s highest position
overseeing and monitoring elections in the state, is also on the ballot. This position has
increased the public’s awareness regarding the security and sanctity of the elections process,
especially in this time of election deniers and voter suppression. It is crucial that a true
advocate for securing and expanding the ballot is elected.
DDI has endorsed Steve Hobbs for this position. He was appointed by Gov. Inslee and has led
the office of the Secretary of State in activities to increase voter engagement and outreach. He
has an established record of fighting for inclusion and diversity. In this time of election deniers,
and voter suppression, we need a true champion that is willing to fight.
COUNTY ELECTIONS
At the county level, the County Prosecuting Attorney position is on the ballot. This position is
responsible for determining the charges sought against an individual and for the sentencing
recommendations in cases in the King County courts.
Leesa Manion has already worked to increase diversity and inclusion in the Prosecutor’s Office
and understands the importance of advocacy for those who are marginalized, earning the DDI
endorsement.
Ballot Measures
There are several ballot measures on the ballot depending on your community. At the state
level there are several advisory votes based on previous legislative actions. For voters in King
County there is a ballot measure to change election dates of county wide elections. At the local
level several cities and school districts have local ballot measures up for consideration. These
deserve your attention as they will impact funding for school districts to renovate and build
new schools. Several cities throughout the county have ballot measures on Your local ballot
depending on where you live. For voters in the City of Seattle there are two ballot measures
regarding Ranked Choice Voting options for future city elections. For more information about
ALL these ballots measures check the King County Elections website at Ballot measures - King
County.
Now it’s up to You!!! Make sure you are registered to vote. Check Your Voting status at Voter
Portal (votewa.gov). You can register to vote up to and including Election Day!!! Once you are
sure you are registered to vote, You have the Power!! YOU get to decide the fate of these
candidates and ballot measures. You do the real work of researching the candidates, assessing
their positions, considering the endorsements, and looking at websites.
YOU must vote and return YOUR Ballot prior to the November 8 th Election deadline. You can
use the U.S. Mail without having to put a stamp on it. Mail prior to November 3 rd to make sure
it arrives at the Elections office in time to be counted. There are ballot boxes throughout the
County. To find the closed ballot box to you go to Ballot drop boxes - King County.
Our Democracy is At Stake!
Whether it’s signing your name, sending an email, posting on social media, or putting up a
sign, it has never been more important to be involved and vote in this election.
Be sure to VOTE on or before November 8 th.
2022 GENERAL* Endorsements
Statewide Race
U.S. Senator Patty Murray
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
Congressional District Races
1 st Congressional District Suzan DelBene
7 th Congressional District Pramila Jayapal
8 th Congressional District Kim Schrier
9 th Congressional District Adam Smith
Countywide Race
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion
Legislative District Races
1 st Legislative District Position 1 Davina Duerr
1 st Legislative District Position 2 Shelley Kloba
5 th Legislative District Position 1 Bill Ramos
5 th Legislative District Position 2 Lisa Callan
11 th Legislative District Position 1 David Hackney
11 th Legislative District Position 2 Steve Bergquist
30 th Legislative District Senate Claire Wilson
30 th Legislative District Position 1 Jamila E. Taylor
30 th Legislative Position 2 Kristine Reeves
31 st Legislative District Position 1 Holly Stanton
32 nd Legislative District Senate Patricia Weber
32 nd Legislative District Position 1 Cindy Ryu
32 nd Legislative District Position 2 Lauren Davis
33 rd Legislative District Senate Karen Keiser
33 rd Legislative District Position 1 Tina L. Orwall
33 rd Legislative District Position 2 Mia Su-Ling Gregerson
34 th Legislative District Senate Joe Nguyen
34 th Legislative District Position 1 Emily Alvarado
36 th Legislative District Senate Noel Frame
36 th Legislative District Position 1 Julia G. Reed
37 th Legislative District Position 1 Sharon Tomiko Santos
37 th Legislative District Position 2 Emijah Smith & Chipalo Street
41 st Legislative District Position 1 Tana Senn
41 st Legislative District Position 2 My-Linh T. Thai
43 rd Legislative District Senate E. Jamie Pedersen
43 rd Legislative District Position 1 Nicole Macri
43 rd Legislative District Position 2 Frank Chopp
45 th Legislative District Senate Manka Dhingra
45 th Legislative District Position 1 Roger Goodman
45 th Legislative District Position 2 Larry Springer
46 th Legislative District Senate Javier Valdez
46 th Legislative District Position 1 Gerry Pollet
47 th Legislative District Position 1 Debra Jean Entenman
47 th Legislative District Position 2 Shukri Olow
48 th Legislative District Senate Patty Kuderer
48 th Legislative District Position 1 Vandana Slatter
Judicial Races
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Position #01 Mary I. Yu
Supreme Court Justice Position #05 Barbara Madsen
Supreme Court Justice Position #06 G. Helen Whitener
Court of Appeals
Division 1, District 1 Judge Position #1 Ian Birk
Superior Court
King County Superior Court Judge #2 Kristin Ballinger
King County Superior Court Judge #8 Matthew Lapin
King County Superior Court Judge #12 Haydee Vargas
King County Superior Court Judge #18 Jason C. Poydras
King County Superior Court Judge #44 Jason Holloway
District Court
Northeast Electoral District Judge #1 Marcus Naylor
Northeast Electoral District Judge #2 Michelle Gehlsen
Northeast Electoral District Judge #3 Lisa O'Toole
Northeast Electoral District Judge #4 Kevin Peck
Northeast Electoral District Judge #5 Jill Klinge
Northeast Electoral District Judge #7 E. Rania Rampersad
Shoreline Electoral District Judge #1 Joe Campagna
Shoreline Electoral District Judge #2 Karama Hawkins
Southeast Electoral District Judge #3 Nathaniel B. Green, Jr.
Southwest Electoral District Judge #2 Andrea S. Jarmon
West Electoral District Judge #1 Lisa A. Paglisotti
West Electoral District Judge #2 Kuljinder Dhillon
West Electoral District Judge #3 Rebecca C. Robertson
West Electoral District Judge #5 Kristen Shotwell
Southwest Electoral District Judge #1 Brian Todd
Southwest Electoral District Judge #4 Amomoi Masaniai
Municipal Court
City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge #3 Pooja Vaddadi
City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge #4 Anita Crawford-Willis
City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge #5 Willie Gregory
City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge #6 Faye R. Chess
City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge #7 Damon Shadid