The current national political environment is… ugly. But because of all that’s happened at the national level, a new generation of leaders is emerging in immigrant and refugee communities and running for office. The August 1st Primary Elections in Washington State point to a better future, one where candidates who represent long-marginalized communities are ready to fight for a more …
OneAmerica Votes stands with Teresa Mosqueda for Seattle City Council Position 8, because throughout her career Mosqueda has been a fighter for immigrants, refugees, workers and people of color. A skilled advocate and coalition-builder, Teresa has been at the forefront of important victories for working families, including the statewide ballot measure passed last year that raised the minimum wage and …
OneAmerica Votes strongly endorses Satwinder Kaur for Kent City Council Position 2. A powerful and tireless advocate, Kaur has demonstrated her commitment to the diverse residents and neighborhoods of Kent while remaining grounded in a Sikh faith tradition that values service, equity and resilience. Kaur brings a strong working knowledge of Kent’s government and a deep personal understanding of the …
OneAmerica Votes proudly endorses Seattle City Council Member Lorena González. She has emerged as an effective legislator drafting and shepherding police accountability and paid family leave legislation through City Council. With her leadership, the Seattle City Council has passed bold initiatives establishing Seattle as the center of the resistance against the anti-immigrant, anti-worker policies of the Trump Administration. Recently, González …
One America Votes is proud to endorse Zak Idan for Tukwila City Council, Position 5. Zak’s story is the American Dream: arriving as a refugee from Somalia as a young child. His family stressed the importance of education and hard work. Through sheer determination, Zak earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from the University of Washington, and immediately went to …
OneAmerica Votes proudly endorses Rebecca Saldaña for State Senate representing the 37th Legislative District. Since her appointment to the Senate in December, Senator Saldana has put her skills as a community organizer and strategic coalition-builder to work passing important legislation to protect victims of human trafficking, fighting for immigrant and refugee communities, and proposing important proposals to counteract the impact …
OneAmerica Votes enthusiastically endorses De’Sean Quinn for Tukwila City Council Position 7. Council Member Quinn has dedicated himself to lifting up the voices of Tukwila’s diverse communities, always making it a point to be accessible and accountable to voters and the broader community. Quinn has emerged as a critically important voice in the movement for environmental and climate justice, racial …
Ballots are arriving in mailboxes across Washington State for the August 1st primary election. 2017 got off to a rough start for immigrant and refugee communities, but Washington communities banded together like never before – and now form the backbone of the resistance to Donald Trump’s harmful, anti-immigrant policies. At the airports, in the streets and at the ballot box, …