We don’t stop caring about our patients or healthcare at the end of our shift. Voting is an important way for us to speak out for our values, and one of the most powerful ways we can stand up for our patients and make needed changes in our healthcare system.
Many voters already received their voters’ pamphlet full of information on state ballot measures and judicial races. Be on the lookout for the local voters’ pamphlet with candidate statements to arrive along with your ballot around October 18, 2019.
Dates & Deadlines
October 18: Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 28: Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.
November 5: Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
November 5:
Endorsements
SEIU 1199NW nurses and healthcare workers from across the state meet and interview the candidates to ask them the right questions: how will they work with us to improve care? Will they stand with us to improve staffing for us and our patients? Will they speak out for our rights on the job?
This is our full list of healthcare champions who share our values and have earned the support of nurses and healthcare workers.
Our vote matters—we have the chance to make a difference for our patients and our community!
State Ballot Measures
No on I-976
Car Tabs: Oppose Tim Eyman’s latest attempt to gut regional transportation projects by rolling back car tabs.
Yes on R88/I-1000
Affirmative Action Measure: Prohibits public institutions from discriminating. Allows affirmative action policies by the state of Washington.
State Senate
Liz Lovelett
40th Legislative District
Bellevue
James Bible
City Council Position 7
Jeremy Barksdale
City Council Position 3
Bellingham
Chanan Suarez
City Council Ward 5
Anthony Distefano
Bellingham Port Commission
Burien
Sofia Aragon
City Council Position 6
Kevin Schilling
City Council
Cydney Moore
City Council
Edmonds
Mike Nelson
Mayor
Jenna Nand
City Council
Alicia Crank
City Council
Susan Paine
City Council
Laura Johnson
City Council
Federal Way
Sharry Edwards
City Council Position 3
Jamilla Taylor
City Council Position 3
Fife
Bryan Yambe
City Council Position 1
Issaquah
Michele Kemper
City Council Position 2
Zach Hill
City Council Position 2
Barbara De Michele
City Council Position 3
Kent
Marli Larimer
City Council Position 1
Awale Farah
City Council Position 7
Hira Bhullar
City Council Position 3
King County
Yes on Proposition 1
Parks Levy
Larry Gossett
County Council District 2
Jeanne Kohl-Welles
County Council District 4
Joe McDermott
County Council District 8
Claudia Balducci
County Council District 6
Kirkland
Amy Falcone
City Council Position 6
North Bend
Heather Koellen
City Council Position 3
Olympia
Jessica Bateman
City Council Position 2
Dani Madrone
City Council Position 3
Puyallup
Heather Shadko
Puyallup City Council At-Large
John Palmer
Puyallup City Council District 2
Renton
Kim-Khanh Van
City Council
SeaTac
Takele Gobena
City Council Position 5
Senayet Negusse
City Council
Damiana Merryweather
City Council
Mohamed Ali Egal
City Council
Seattle
Lisa Herbold
City Council District 1
Tammy Morales
City Council District 2
Kshama Sawant
City Council District 3
Dan Strauss
City Council District 6
Andrew Lewis
City Council District 7
Jim Pugel
City Council District 7
Snohomish County
Megan Dunn
County Council
Nicholas Gullickson
South Snohomish Fire & Rescue
Regional Fire Authority Commissioner Position 2
Spokane
Ben Stuckart
Mayor
Breean Beggs
City Council President
Lori Kinnear
City Council District 2 Position 1
Karen Stratton
City Council District 3 Position 1
Spokane Valley
Tim Hattenburg
City Council Position 6
Tacoma
Nathe Lawver
City Council Position 1
Kristina Walker
City Council Position 8
Keith Blocker
City Council Position 3
Conor McCarthy
City Council Position 7
Frank Boykin
Tacoma Port Position 3
Kristin Ang
Tacoma Port Position 5
Tukwila
Nancy Manos
City Council Position 2
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
City Council Position 4
Whatcom County
Natalie McClendon
County Council District 5
Carol Frazey
County Council At-Large
Satpal Sidhu
County Executive
Yakima
Holly Cousens
City Council District 7