
Our vision is for a thriving home, a place where immigrants and refugees are equal, valued and loved. To get there, we need people like us and legislative champions represented everywhere decisions for our communities are made.
We’ve made so much progress in the last 10 years, electing record numbers of pro-immigrant community leaders and leaders of color to Washington’s local, state and federal elected offices. But right now, we’re at risk of backsliding. We could lose our pro-immigrant majority in the state legislature and in Congress - leading to deep and lasting harm for our communities.
OneAmerica Votes leaders, board members and allies understand what's at stake. We came together to interview candidates, to ensure they will champion a thriving home for immigrants in Washington State, and made decisions to endorse pro-immigrant candidates for Washington State's general election. We will continue to add candidates in the coming weeks.
We know that when we work together to LIFT champions, support brave leaders to run, and turn out our communities, we are building power towards creating the thriving home we need. Join us in supporting these pro-immigrant candidates to RISE.
OUR 2022 WA GENERAL ENDORSEMENTS
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U.S. CONGRESS
MARIE GLUESENKAMP PEREZ
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

NATASHA HILL
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

PRAMILA JAYAPAL
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

PATTY MURRAY
U.S. SENATOR

U.S. SENATOR
PIERCE COUNTY
EMILY RANDALL
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 26
SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 26
SENATOR
YASMIN TRUDEAU
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 27
SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 27
SENATOR
Yasmin Trudeau began her journey in public life at our sister organization, OneAmerica, in 2008 as an intern fighting for federal immigration reform. Since then, she's continued to organize and advocate for immigrants and all people of color as a legislative staffer and through her work at the Attorney General's office. Yasmin was appointed through a democratic process to the 27th LD Senate Seat in 2021 and, as a Bengali-American, Trudeau became the first woman of color to serve as senator for the 27th Legislative District. OneAmerica Votes is proud to endorse her as she seeks her first election.
MELANIE MORGAN
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 29
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 29
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1
SHARLETT MENA
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 29
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 29
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2
In 2020 OneAmerica Votes interviewed and endorsed Sharlett, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, for her first run, where she came just a few votes from winning, since then, Sharlett has not stopped organizing. We've worked together to register voters in the 29th LD throughout 2021 and to pass legislation that would strengthen the WA Voting Rights Act. We know that Sharlett is going to be a fierce legislator and will work to govern with our communities once elected.
KING COUNTY

CLAIRE WILSON
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30 SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30 SENATOR

JAMILA TAYLOR
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30 REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30 REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

KRISTINE REEVES
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

CINDY RYU
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 32
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 32
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

TINA ORWALL
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

MIA SU-LING GREGERSON
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

JOE NGUYEN
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34
SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34
SENATOR

EMILY ALVARADO
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

JULIANNE GALE
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 35
SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 35
SENATOR

JULIA REED
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 36
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 36
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1
REBECCA SALDAÑA
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 37
SENATOR
SHARON TOMIKO SANTOS
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 37
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1
EMIJAH SMITH
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 37
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

MY-LINH THAI
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 41
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 41
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

MANKA DHINGRA
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 45
SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 45
SENATOR
JAVIER VALDEZ
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 46
SENATOR
DARYA FARIVAR
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 46
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

CLAUDIA KAUFFMAN
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 47
SENATOR

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 47
SENATOR
SHUKRI OLOW
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 47
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2
CHRIS STEARNS
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 47
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 47
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2
VANDANA SLATTER
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 48
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1
YAKIMA COUNTY
DULCE GUTIÉRREZ
YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 2
CLARK COUNTY
CHARTISHA ROBERTS
CLARK COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 2
SKAGIT & WHATCOM COUNTY
DEBRA LEKANOFF
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 40
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1
SNOHOMISH COUNTY

LILLIAN ORTIZ-SELF
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 21
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 21
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

JULIO CORTES
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 38
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 38
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

BRANDY DONAGHY
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 1

APRIL BERG
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44
REPRESENTATIVE, POSITION 2
BALLOT INITIATIVES
At OneAmerica Votes we envision a Washington state where our leaders reflect our communities, where everyone can thrive, where we all have what we need to stay healthy and safe, and where our policies reflect the needs of the community. That is why we support the following ballot measures which we believe will further our vision of a more equitable Washington State that puts the needs of the community first:
- Tukwila Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative - this initiative would raise the minimum wage for workers in the city of Tukwila. Learn more.
-
NO to 1929 Campaign - We must keep critical programs for our communities and ensure the rich pay their fare share through the capital gains tax! Decline to sign Initiative 1929 today.
- King County Charter Amendment 1 - We endorse voting YES on this amendment that will increase voter turnout, diversify turnout, and more, in King County elections. If passed, this amendment will move elections for the county offices of executive, assessor, direct of elections and councilmembers from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.
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