Liias leads on jobs, energy, and transportation for 2025 Legislative session 

OLYMPIA—Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) expanded his leadership roles in the Washington State Senate, following a vote among Senate Democrats on Thursday, November 21.  Liias will continue to chair the Senate Transportation Committee, where he has been focused on expanding sustainable transportation options that help fuel a growing economy and serve the needs of Washington families.   […]

Pedersen elected new WA State Senate Majority Leader

TUKWILA—Senator Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) will be the new Senate Majority Leader in the Washington State Senate, following a vote among Senate Democrats on Monday, November 11. Pedersen will take over immediately as Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) prepares to retire after 14 years of service in the Legislature, including six years (2018-2024) as leader of the […]

One of Washington’s youngest delegates returns from her first ever DNC

CHICAGO, IL.—Jonnika Kwon, 17, one of the Washington State Democrat Party’s youngest national delegates and Chair of the Washington High School Democrats, returned home from her first ever Democratic National Convention (DNC) last week feeling proud to be an American and excited for what the future holds for her party. The convention was held in […]

Washington State Black Legislators endorse Kamala Harris for President

OLYMPIA—Members of the Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (LBC) are proud to announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. As a group of dedicated public servants committed to advancing justice, equality, and opportunity for all, we believe Vice President Harris embodies the leadership, vision, and determination needed […]

Washington State Democratic Party calling for boycott of Starbucks

SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on February 6, led by Chair Shasti Conrad, called on its event partners to boycott Starbucks products until the company agrees to engage in “good faith” bargaining with its union. “The Washington State Democrats stand with Starbucks workers united and their families,” the Washington State Democrats released on X. “The Democratic […]

A passing of the torch, Washington State Democrats elect Shasti Conrad as Party Chair

OLYMPIA, Wash., January 29, 2023—Shasti Conrad was elected Chair of the Washington State Democrats by affirmation on Saturday at its Reorganization Meeting and Officer Elections event. Conrad is the first woman of color and youngest person to be elected Chair of the Washington State Democrats as well as the first South Asian and first Indian […]

Washington Democrats to host 2022 State Convention in Tacoma

SEATTLE, Wash., June 21, 2022 — The Washington State Democratic Party is set to host its bi-annual convention Friday and Saturday in Tacoma, marking the first in-person convention since 2018. The two-day event will be held in the Tacoma Convention Center at 1500 Commerce St. The general session meeting, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]