PROTEC17 - Endorsements

Endorsements

Members of the PROTEC17 Workers’ Roundtable (PWR) have interviewed many candidates for state and local races throughout Washington and Oregon. Below you will find a list of Labor-, public-sector-, and worker-friendly candidates who we have endorsed.

2026 Endorsements

King County Council, District 8 – Teresa Mosqueda
King County Assessor – Rob Foxcurran PROTEC17 Member!

2025 Endorsements

Washington State:

✓ = Elected!
LD = Legislative District
Rep. = Representative
Pos. = Position

5th LD Senator – Victoria Hunt ✓
26th LD Senator – Deb Krishnadasan ✓
33rd LD Rep. House Pos. #1 – Edwin Obras ✓
33rd LD Senator – Tina Orwall ✓
34th LD Rep. House Pos. #1 – Brianna K. Thomas ✓
34th LD Senator – Emily Alvarado ✓
41st LD Rep. Pos. #1 – Janice Zahn ✓
48th LD Rep. Pos. #1 – Osman Salahuddin ✓
48th LD Senator – Vandana Slatter ✓

King County:

County Executive (Dual Endorsement) – Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay ✓
County Council, District #1 – Rod Dembowski ✓
County Council, District #3 – Sarah Perry ✓
YES on King County Parks Levy ✓

City of Seattle:

Mayor – Katie Wilson ✓
City Council, Citywide (Position #9) – Dionne Foster ✓
City Council, Pos. #2 (Dual) – Adonis Ducksworth & Eddie Lin ✓
City Council, Pos. #8 – Alexis Mercedes Rinck ✓
City Attorney – Erika Evans ✓
Seattle School Board, District #4 – Joe Mizrahi ✓
YES on Proposition 1 – Every Child Ready ✓
YES on Proposition 2 – Seattle Shield ✓
YES on Democracy Voucher Renewal Levy ✓

City of Burien:

City Council, Pos. #7 – Rocco DeVito ✓

City of Spokane:

City Council, District #3 – Zack Zappone ✓

2025 Endorsements

City of Portland:

✓ = Elected!
LD = Legislative District
Rep. = Representative
Pos. = Position

YES on Portlanders for Parks Levy (Measure 26-260) ✓

Are you a candidate seeking PROTEC17’s endorsement?

Reach out to our political staff to learn more about our endorsement processes in Washington and Oregon.

Mark WatsonPolitical Director

Elliot LevinResearch Director & Oregon Legislative Advocate

Important Voting Dates & Deadlines

April 28, 2026 – Last day for Oregon State voters to register to vote online or change party affiliation. Registration cards postmarked by this date or submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. are valid.
April 29, 2026 – First day ballots are mailed to Oregon State voters.
May 19, 2026 – Oregon State Primary Election
County Clerk’s offices open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballots must be received at an official drop site or drop box by 8 p.m. Last day for voter to return ballot. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked by election day.
July 17, 2026 – In Washington State, ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
July 27, 2026 – For Washington State, online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Aug. 4, 2026 – Washington State Primary Election
In Washington State, ballots must be received in an official drop box by 8 p.m. Today is also the deadline for in-person only voter registration or updates.