We are mindful of how we allocate our resources across Washington State which means not every candidate requesting an endorsement will get an interview. In 2025, OneAmerica Votes is running a limited endorsement process to ensure that we can dedicate our time and resources to grassroots organizing. If you have any questions about our endorsement process, please email info@oavotes.org.
Endorsement Process
Co-govern with OneAmerica Votes
OneAmerica Votes is a 501(c)(4) organization that seeks to elect pro-immigrant candidates, particularly those who are directly impacted by the immigration system. We makes endorsements with the goal of increasing the power and voice of immigrant and refugee communities in government. To be endorsed by OneAmerica Votes, candidates must demonstrate their commitment to work alongside us and deliver on the issues most important to our communities. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate alignment with OneAmerica Votes’ Platform for a Thriving Home for all immigrants — regardless of immigration status.
Our endorsement process is led by grassroots leaders from immigrant and refugee communities across Washington State. They interview candidates regarding issues important to their communities, evaluate the candidate responses and make recommendations to the OneAmerica Votes Board of Directors for review and affirmation.
2025 General Election Endorsement Process
OneAmerica Votes will have a limited endorsement process for the 2025 General Election. We will be inviting a small set of candidates in Clark, King, and Yakima Counties to interview with us.
- Monday, August 11, 2025: Candidates will receive OneAmerica Vote’s endorsement questionnaire by email. Check your email inbox to see if your race has been considered for endorsement.
- Monday, August 25, 2025: Deadline to submit your questionnaire. The endorsement questionnaire form will close at midnight. Please submit your questionnaires on time!
- Saturday, September 13, 2025: Candidates will be invited to interview with OneAmerica Votes Staff and members, hosted at our offices in Seattle, Vancouver, and Yakima.
- Week of September 14, 2025: The OneAmerica Votes Board of Directors will vote on recommended candidates to endorse after your interview. Staff & Board Members may reach out to you directly for additional questions and follow up.
- September 20, 2025: Your campaign will be notified if you’ve received our endorsement, talk next steps or if additional follow up is required.
Filling out OneAmerica Votes’ endorsement form will not guarantee an endorsement. In addition, candidates for School Board Director positions are applying for a dual endorsement from OneAmerica Votes and our Women of Color in Education Committee (WoCE) by filling out this questionnaire.