Announcing Our General Election Endorsements

On September 13, the 37th LD Democrats concluded the voting on additional endorsements for the 2023 general election. These are added to the list of endorsements made before the primary election (which will carry through to the general election — see that list below). Congratulations to all of the endorsed candidates!

2023 General Election Endorsements
Washington’s 37th Legislative District Democrats

Seattle School Board Races:

Seattle School District Board of Directors District #1
Liza Rankin

Seattle School District Board of Directors District #2
Lisa Rivera Smith

Seattle School District Board of Directors District #3
Ben Gitenstein

Seattle School District Board of Directors District #6
Gina Topp

Ballot Measure:

YES on 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Renewal Campaign

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2023 Primary Election Endorsements

The following endorsements were made during the 37th LD Democrats endorsement voting which closed on May 24, 2023. Please note: Any candidates unopposed in the primary election will appear only on the general election ballot.

2023 Primary Election Endorsed Candidates
Washington’s 37th Legislative District Democrats

King County Council District No. 2
Girmay Zahilay

King County Council District No. 8
Teresa Mosqueda

Seattle City Council District 2
Tammy Morales

Seattle City Council District 3
Joy Hollingsworth

Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position No. 2
Sam Cho

Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position No. 5
Fred Felleman

King County Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Judge Position 2
Lori K. Smith

King County Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, Judge Position 3
J. Michael Diaz

King County Superior Court, Judge Position 10
Jaime Hawk

King County Superior Court, Judge Position 30
Coreen Wilson

King County Superior Court, Judge Position 33
Mark Larranaga

King County Superior Court, Judge Position 35
Wyman Yip

King County Superior Court, Judge Position 38
Taki Flevaris

King County Superior Court, Judge Position 39
Joe Campagna

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37th LD Democrats Policing Forum

At our membership meeting on February 13, 2023, the 37th Legislative District Democrats were privileged to host a high-profile panel discussion regarding policing in our community.

We were joined by special guests Rev. Harriett Walden, social justice activist and co-founder of Mothers for Police Accountability; James Bible, criminal defense attorney and former president of the King County NAACP; and Victoria Beach, Chair of the African American Community Advisory Council for the Seattle Police Department. Watch here.