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As King County Young Democrats, we stand in solidarity with all who are seeking justice and we strongly affirm our commitment and dedication to supporting candidates for whom racial justice is a priority. Below are candidates that we have endorsed for state legislature. Each one supports our Black and brown communities in Washington State with their strong commitment to racial and gender justice.
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David Hackney
running for
11th LD Representative Pos. 1
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In his opening statement in his video that he recorded for KCYD, David says that he is running for state representative because "we need representation that honors the values of the community." The combination of his resume and his life experience make him exceptionally well-qualified to do exactly that.
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Jamila Taylor
running for
30th LD Representative Pos. 1
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Jamila Taylor joined her first nonprofit board of directors in 1993 when she was in high school, and she's been working in service of her community ever since. Some highlights of her work would include her time at the Northwest Justice Project and her current appointment on the Federal Way Human Services Commission.
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Rep. Jesse Johnson
running for
30th LD Representative Pos. 2
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Rep. Jesse Johnson is one of the legislature's youngest members and a member of KCYD. In February, we were extremely honored to have him speak at our monthly meeting (which you can watch here). This past session was Rep. Johnson's first legislative session, during which he was an advocate for progressive policies.
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Kirsten Harris-Talley
running for
37th LD Representative Pos. 2
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Kirsten Harris-Talley is well-known for her abolitionist activism and her stint as interim Seattle city councilmember. In an interview with the International Examiner, she said that she "wants to be a conduit for grassroots organizers who seek to effect change but live far from the machinery of legislative power."
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Rep. Debra Entenman
running for
47th LD Representative Pos. 1
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Last year might have been Rep. Debra Entenman's first term in the legislature, but she's no new kid on the block, having worked for Congressman Adam Smith for 12 years. She also sponsored the Working Families Tax Credit: a program that would re-balance Washington State's upside-down tax code.
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We're looking for our next Social Action Director!
Our Social Action Director is the type of person that understands Democratic values aren't just about who you vote for but what you do. They'll plan everything from days of service to participation in marches. They'll keep their fingers on the pulse of King County and organize for where we'll need to be without a ton of guidance from the rest of the organization.
If you think this could describe you, click on the button below to apply! We'll be closing applications on Thursday, June 4 at 7p.
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