WA State LD48 Democrats

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Public defender. Civil rights attorney. Superior Court judge. Also: the first ACLU of Washington attorney to become a judge in our state. ⚖️ LD48 Democrats endorse Jaime Hawk for Supreme Court Position 3.

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King County Councilmember. Former Bellevue mayor. Former jails director. Labor attorney. That’s a lot of Eastside public service in one résumé. 🏘️🚈 LD48 Democrats endorse Claudia Balducci for King County Council, District 6. #LD48Dems

Ballot measure breakdown: I-638. It would restrict K-12 sports participation based on sex assigned at birth. Opponents warn its verification requirements could lead to invasive exams of girls. LD48 Democrats recommends NO. 👉 nohateinwastate.org/

Redmond native. Neurobiology grad. Former Fred Hutch researcher. Also: former UW student body president. 🎓 LD48 Democrats endorse Osman Salahuddin for State Representative, LD 48 Pos. 1. #LD48Dems #OsmanSalahuddin #LD48

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Administrative law judge. Judge pro tem. 26 years as a public defender. ⚖️ LD48 Democrats endorse Jan Trasen for King County District Court, Northeast District, Judge Position 1. #LD48Dems #JanTrasen

🗳️ Ballot in hand? We've got your study guide! Our 2026 Endorsement Guide makes it easy to see who we're supporting, plus our recommendations to vote NO on three initiatives. www.ld48dems.org/endorsements ✅ Check the guide 🖊️ Fill those bubbles 📬 Return your ballot by Nov. 3! #LD48Dems #Vote2026

🗳️ Ballots are out! Let's fill in those bubbles and get them returned EARLY. ✍️📬 Need a little help down the ballot? Our 2026 LD48 Democrats Endorsement Guide has you covered. ✅ Save it. Share it. Vote early. 🔗 ld48dems.org/wp/endorseme... #LD48Dems #VoteWA

No Kings is THIS SATURDAY. 👑🚫 There are local Eastside actions on Oct. 17, so find the one closest to you and RSVP. 👉 www.nokings.org/

📣 LD48 Dems, we've got plans tonight! Join us for our General Meeting at 6pm PT as we vote on important proposals, hear from Fix Democracy First, and gear up for ballots dropping October 16! 🗳️ Democracy doesn't run itself. See you tonight! 💙💚 #LD48Dems

Immunology. Microsoft. Washington Revenue Director. Congress. And yes, Suzan DelBene’s dog is named Reily. 🐶 LD48 Democrats endorse Suzan DelBene for U.S. Representative, CD 1. #LD48Dems #WA01

SeaTac raised. Former state senator. Former Seattle prosecutor. Also, Adam Smith worked college loading UPS trucks. 📦 LD48 Democrats endorse Adam Smith for U.S. Representative, CD 9. #LD48Dems #AdamSmith #WA09

Ballot measure breakdown: I-645. It would repeal Washington's new tax on individual income over $1 million. LD48 Democrats recommends NO on I-645. 👉 no645.com/

Your ballot is coming. 🗳️ WA ballots are mailed by Oct. 16, and King County drop boxes open Oct. 16. Make a plan now, then track your ballot at VoteWA. 👉 voter.votewa.gov/

Redmond councilmember. Emerge WA executive director. Award-winning creative director. Also: former Seattle Symphony art director. 🎻 LD48 Democrats endorse Jessica Forsythe for State Representative, LD 48 Pos. 2. #LD48Dems #JessicaForsythe #LD48

Ballot measure breakdown: I-001. Opponents warn it could force schools to disclose sensitive student information in situations where vulnerable kids may not feel safe. LD48 Democrats recommends NO on I-001. 👉 nohateinwastate.org/

No Kings is back. 👑🚫 Save Saturday, Oct. 17. There are local Eastside actions, so you can show up close to home. 👉 Find an event: www.nokings.org/

Licensed pharmacist. 20+ years in biotech. Former Bellevue councilmember. Also: Junior Women’s Foil gold medalist. 🏅 LD48 Democrats endorse Vandana Slatter for Washington State Senator, LD 48. #LD48Dems #VandanaSlatter #LD48

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🗳️ Three statewide measures are on Washington’s 2026 ballot: I-001, I-638 & I-645. 📬 Oct. 16: Ballots mailed 💻 Oct. 26: Registration deadline 🗳️ Nov. 3: Election Day Save this graphic and read the full voter guide at votewa.gov/.

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Kevin Peck for King County District Court, Northeast, Judge Position 4. Peck has served on the District Court bench since 2019 after more than 25 years as a Judge Pro Tem. Learn more: judgekevinpeck.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Lisa O’Toole for King County District Court, Northeast, Judge Position 3. O’Toole has served as a King County District Court judge since 2014 and currently serves as East Division presiding judge. Learn more: districtcourt.kingcounty.gov/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Jan Trasen for King County District Court, Northeast, Judge Position 1. Trasen serves as an Administrative Law Judge and King County District Court Judge Pro Tem after 26 years as a public defender. Learn more: trasenforjudge.com/

LD48 Democrats have taken a Vote NO position on IP26-645. It would repeal Washington’s tax on annual individual income above $1 million. Estimates say repeal would reduce revenue by $11.4 billion through 2031, with impacts to K-12, higher education and health care. #LD48Dems

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Peter Peaquin for King County District Court, Northeast, Judge Position 7. Peaquin joined the District Court bench in 2023 and was retained by voters in 2024 after more than 30 years as an attorney. Learn more: judgepeterpeaquin.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Denice Gagner for KC District Court, Northeast, Position 6. Gagner serves as a Judge Pro Tem and brings experience as a prosecutor, public defender, criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and victim advocate. Learn more: gagnerforjudge.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Julie Wise for King County Director of Elections. Wise currently serves as King County Director of Elections and has worked in election administration since 2000. Learn more: facebook.com/ElectJulieWi

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Leesa Manion for King County Prosecuting Attorney. Manion currently serves as King County Prosecuting Attorney after previously serving as Chief of Staff and Deputy Prosecutor. Learn more: leesamanion.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Rob Foxcurran for King County Assessor. Foxcurran is a city appraiser and hearing examiner running for King County Assessor. Learn more: voterobfoxcurran.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Claudia Balducci for King County Council, District 6. Balducci currently serves on the King County Council and previously served as Bellevue mayor and city councilmember. Learn more: claudiabalducci.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Debra Stephens for Washington State Supreme Court, Justice Position 7. Stephens currently serves as Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court. Learn more: justicestephens.com/

LD48 Democrats say NO on IL26-001. It would roll back protections in Washington’s parental-rights law, including limits on releasing some student health, counseling and disciplinary records when a parent is under investigation for child abuse. Vote NO on IL26-001.

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Theo Angelis for Washington State Supreme Court, Justice Position 5. Angelis was appointed to the Washington State Supreme Court in March 2026 and brings more than 25 years of legal experience. Learn more: justiceangelis.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Jaime Hawk for Washington State Supreme Court, Justice Position 3. Hawk currently serves as a King County Superior Court judge and previously worked as a public defender and civil rights attorney. Learn more: judgehawk.com/

LD48 Democrats say Vote NO on IL26-638. The measure would add new sex-certification requirements for girls in K-12 sports, including reproductive anatomy exams, genetic testing, or testosterone testing. Learn more: ld48dems.org/wp/endorseme... #IL26638

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Ian Birk for Washington State Supreme Court, Justice Position 4. Birk currently serves as a Washington State Court of Appeals judge. Learn more: ianbirk.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Colleen Melody for Washington State Supreme Court, Justice Position 1. Melody currently serves as a justice on the Washington State Supreme Court after being appointed to the court effective January 2026. Learn more: melodyforjustice.com/

LD48 Democrats say Vote NO on IP26-645. It would repeal Washington’s tax on income over $1M. The state estimates repeal would reduce revenue by $11.4B through FY2031, affecting education, health care and other services. ld48dems.org/wp/endorseme... #IP26645

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Osman Salahuddin for State Representative, Position 1. Salahuddin currently represents the 48th Legislative District and previously served on the Redmond City Council. Learn more: electosman.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Vandana Slatter for State Senate in the 48th Legislative District. Slatter currently represents LD48 in the State Senate and previously served in the Washington State House. Learn more: vandanaslatter.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats has endorsed Suzan DelBene for U.S. Representative in Washington’s 1st Congressional District. DelBene currently represents WA-01 in Congress and has served the district since 2012. Learn more: delbeneforcongress.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats has endorsed Jessica Forsythe for State Representative, Position 2. Forsythe currently serves on the Redmond City Council and was first elected to the council in 2019. Learn more: voteforsythe.com/

📣 2026 ENDORSEMENT LD48 Democrats have endorsed Adam Smith for U.S. Representative in Washington’s 9th Congressional District. Smith currently represents CD 9 in Congress and has served the region since 1997. Learn more: electadamsmith.com/

🗳️ Ballot research, but way easier. LD48 Dems 2026 Endorsement Guide is here, with our endorsed candidates for Congress, the state legislature, Washington Supreme Court, King County, and District Court. Save it for ballot time. 💙 🔗 ld48dems.org/wp/endorseme...

We came. We picked. We filled a LOT of trash bags. 🧤🗑️ Such a great Sunday morning cleaning up our adopted road in Kirkland with Jessica Forsythe and this crew. Good people + sunshine + a cleaner neighborhood = Sunday well spent. ☀️💙 #LD48Dems

🧤 Gloves on. Pickers ready. Let’s clean up Kirkland. Join LD48 Democrats for our summer Adopt-A-Road cleanup on **Sunday, August 30**. 📍 Meet at Down Pour Coffee at 9:45 AM 🗑️ Cleanup runs 10 AM to noon 🦺 Supplies provided 👟 Ages 15+ only RSVP: bit.ly/adoptaroad48...