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2024 Election Wrap Up: What We Won to Build a Thriving Home for Immigrants

Washington Voting Rights Act a New Dawn for Democracy

With the recent signing of the Washington Voting Rights Act, Democracy in Washington is about to get a lot more vibrant! This month, Governor Inslee signed the Washington Voting Rights Act into law, ushering in a new era for democracy in Washington State! For years, communities across Washington have had to live under unfair voting systems that leave many voices out.

2017 Election Endorsements

Ballots will be arriving soon in mailboxes across Washington, and we have a fantastic opportunity this year to lift up voices from communities that are under attack from the Trump Administration. Though this year got off to a rough start, Washington communities banded together like never before – and now form the backbone of the resistance to Donald Trump’s harmful, anti-immigrant policies.

Immigrant Candidates Shine in the August Primary Elections

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.

OneAmerica Votes Endorses Zak Idan for Tukwila Council, Position 5

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.

OneAmerica Votes Endorses Rebecca Saldaña for Washington State Senate – LD 37

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, and fighting for immigrant and refugee communities.

2017 Primary Endorsements: Vote for these Champions of the Resistance!

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.