We’re announcing early endorsements of incumbents who are facing tough challenges in their legislative races.
LEV’s early endorsements recognize our key strategic partners in education reform and funding. These incumbents have a record of leadership in the Legislature on educational issues and have made improving academic outcomes for all children their top priority.
These incumbents have been there for kids–now they need our support to continue their work in Olympia next session.
Early Senate endorsements:
• Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor (26th LD)
• Randy Gordon, D-Mercer Island (41st LD)
• Eric Oemig, D-Kirkland (45th LD)
• Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent, (47th LD)
• Rodney Tom, D-Bellevue (48th LD)
Early House endorsements:
• Tim Probst, D-Vancouver (17th LD)
• Bruce Dammeier, R-Puyallup (25th LD)
• Marcie Maxwell, D-Renton (41st LD)
• Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland (45th LD)
• Pat Sullivan, D-Covington (47th LD)
• Ross Hunter, D-Medina (48th LD)
Click here to read more about each of these candidates.
One notable legislator missing from our list of endorsements is Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way. Skip has been a stalwart supporter of high standards, fair and ample funding, and increased career and technical education options. He has been a good friend of LEV. Skip has decided to run for Mayor of Federal Way, and as much as we will miss his advocacy in Olympia, we wish him well in his new challenge.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for our endorsements of longtime education champions and promising, new candidates.
