37th LD Democrats Membership Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2026 • 7:00pm • On Zoom
7:00pm
Call to Order
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Duwamish, the first people of Seattle, past and present. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.
Treasurer’s Report – Ingrid Clair
April 2026 Balance Sheet
April 2026 Profit + Loss
PCO appointments:
Brian Hardison – Precinct 37-1881
Tahiyat Rahman – Precinct 37-3980
Xavier Ajeto – Precinct 37-1944 (Acting)
Candidate introductions
7:10pm
Note: Speaking order is in order of receipt, with the exception of requested timing adjustments to accommodate candidate schedules. Due to the large number of candidates who will be visiting statements will be limited to three minutes each, and it will not be possible to conduct individual Q&As. Candidates will be invited to provide their contact information for later follow-up.
Ian Birk • candidate for State Supreme Court, Pos. 4
Pramila Jayapal • U.S. Congresswoman 7th Congressional District
J. Michael Diaz • candidate for State Supreme Court Justice, Pos. 3
Jaime Hawk • candidate for State Supreme Court, Pos. 3
Colleen Melody • State Supreme Court Justice, Pos. 1
Leesa Manion • King County Prosecuting Attorney
Sharon Tomiko Santos • 37th LD State Representative, Pos. 1
Kelabe Tewolde • candidate for 37th LD State Representative, Pos. 1
Evon McCorkle* • candidate for 37th LD State Representative, Pos. 2
Melissa Chaudhry • candidate for U.S. Congress, 9th Congressional District
Catherine McDowall • Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Pos. 1
Lindsay Calkins • candidate for Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Pos. 5
Gabe Rothstein • candidate for Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Pos. 5
Shantrice Anderson • candidate for Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Pos. 6
*Running as Independent. For endorsement rules, see: 37dems.org/endorsement-rules
7:55pm
2026 State Legislative Session Recap
Senator Rebecca Saldaña, Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Representative Chipalo Street
8:20pm
Seattle Library Levy Campaign
Early ballot measure endorsement consideration
Blake Boada, Beth Brunton
Executive board recommends DO PASS
8:30pm
Resolution Calling on Seattle City Council to Fund Shelter and Services, Not Sweeps
Oliver Miska, Jaelynn Scott
Executive board recommends DO PASS
8:40pm
Community College Trades Program Closure Resolution
Jamie Fackler
Executive board recommends DO PASS
8:50pm
King County Central Committee Report
Vania Adasme, Jamie Fackler, Tahiyat Rahman and/or Rachael Snell
8:55pm
Good of the Order
9:00pm
Adjourn
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