Legislators, local organizations, and issue-advocacy groups agree:
As we close in on Election Day, we're excited to share that Rick has earned the support of labor unions, local Democratic organizations, advocacy groups, and the Nooksack Tribe — all working to strengthen communities across Northwest Washington. Here's the latest list of endorsements:
84 current and former local elected officials across Northwest Washington and 53 local and national organizations have resoundingly endorsed Rick Larsen for his reelection to Congress.
State Legislators
Rep. Clyde Shavers of the 10th Legislative District; Sen. Marko Liias of the 21st Legislative District; Rep. Strom Peterson of the 21st Legislative District; Rep. Lauren Davis of the 32nd Legislative District; Sen. June Robinson of the 38th Legislative District; Rep. Julio Cortes of the 38th Legislative District; Rep. Mary Fosse of the 38th Legislative District; Sen. Liz Lovelett of the 40th Legislative District; Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District; Sen. Sharon Shewmake of the 42nd Legislative District; Rep. Alicia Rule of the 42nd Legislative District; Rep. Joe Timmons of the 42nd Legislative District; Sen. John Lovick of the 44th Legislative District; Rep. Brandy Donaghy of the 44th Legislative District; and Rep. April Berg of the 44th Legislative District.
Island County
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair; Langley City Councilmember Chris Carlson; Oak Harbor Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tempore Tara Hizon; former Oak Harbor Councilmember Joel Servatius; and Stanwood-Camano Island School Board Member Charlotte Murry.
San Juan County
San Juan County Councilmember Jane Fuller; San Juan County Councilmember Justin Paulsen; San Juan County Councilmember Kari McVeigh; former San Juan County Councilmember Jamie Stephens; former San Juan County Councilmember Cindy Wolf; former San Juan County Councilmember Rick Hughes; former San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord; Lopez Island Port Commissioner Steve Adams; Orcas Island Port Commissioner Rick Fant; and Orcas Island Port Commissioner Mia Kartiganer.
Skagit County
Anacortes Mayor Ryan Walters; Anacortes Councilmember Christine Cleland-McGrath; Anacortes Councilmember Anthony Young; Anacortes Councilmember Carolyn Moulton; Anacortes Port Commissioner Bonnie Bowers; Anacortes Port Commissioner Katherine "Kathy" Pittis; Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan; Mount Vernon Councilmember Mary Hudson; Sedro-Woolley Councilmember Nora Pederson; Sedro-Woolley Councilmember Paul Cocke; Skagit County Commissioner Joe Burns; Skagit County Port Commissioner Dr. Kevin Ware; Skagit County Port Commissioner Melanie Mankamyer; and former Skagit County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt.
Snohomish County
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin; Everett City Councilmember Judy Tuohy; Everett City Councilmember Ben Zarlingo; Everett School Board President Traci Mitchell; Everett School Board Vice President Jen Hirman; Everett Port Commissioner David Simpson; Everett Port Commissioner Tom Stiger; Everett Port Commissioner Glen Bachman; former Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith; former Everett City Councilmember Jeff Moore; Edmonds City Councilmember Vivian Olson; Edmonds City Councilmember Chris Eck; Edmonds City Councilmember Susan Paine; Edmonds Port Commissioner Jay Grant; Edmonds Port Commissioner Selena Killin; Edmonds School Board Member Carin Chase; Lynnwood City Councilmember David Parshall; Lynnwood City Councilmember Bryce Owings; former Mukilteo City Councilmember Elisabeth Crawford; Snohomish County Councilmember Jared Mead; Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan; Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers; and former Stanwood City Councilmember Rob Johnson.
Whatcom County
Bellingham City Councilmember Lisa Anderson; Bellingham City Councilmember Daniel Hammill; Bellingham City Councilmember Michael Lilliquist; Bellingham City Councilmember Hollie Huthman; Bellingham City Councilmember Edwin "Skip" Williams; Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund; Blaine Mayor Mary Lou Steward; Everson City Councilmember Jennifer Lautenbach; Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen; Ferndale City Councilmember Ryan O'Larey; Whatcom County Councilmember Kaylee Galloway; Whatcom County Councilmember Barry Buchanan; Whatcom County Councilmember Elizabeth Boyle; Whatcom County Councilmember Jessica Rienstra; Whatcom County Executive Satpal Singh Sidhu; and Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell "Tank" Tanksley.
Labor
Washington State Labor Council; AFSCME Council 28, Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE); Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME; Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council; National Education Association; Snohomish & Island County Labor Council; Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO; Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, Marine Division of the ILWU; Washington Machinists Council; LIUNA Local 292; IUOE Local 302; American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE); Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU); International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 5; Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 775; and Association of Professional Flight Attendants.
Ideological Organizations
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund; National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare; Planned Parenthood Action Fund; Sierra Club's Washington State Chapter; Sierra Club's National Political Team; Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction; Reproductive Freedom For All; Committee to Protect Health Care; Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion; SEEC PAC; Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund; Snohomish County Indivisible; Whidbey Indivisible; Washington Bikes; U.S. Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee; North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS Government Affairs Committee; Humane World Action Fund; Pro-Choice Washington; Giffords PAC; Retired Public Employees Council of Washington (RPEC); National Association of Social Workers (NASW-PACE: Political Action for Candidate Election); Alliance 4 American Leadership; and National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC).
Party Organizations
10th Legislative District Democrats; 21st Legislative District Democrats; 32nd Legislative District Democrats; 38th Legislative District Democrats; 39th Legislative District Democrats; 40th Legislative District Democrats; 42nd Legislative District Democrats; Island County Democrats; San Juan County Democrats; Skagit County Democrats; Snohomish County Democrats; Washington State Stonewall Democrats; Whatcom County Democrats; and Young Democrats of Washington (YDWA).
Tribes
Nooksack Tribe
On behalf of Rick and everyone at Team Larsen, we're grateful to have earned these endorsements. Their support is critical to ensuring Rick can continue listening to the needs of residents, experts, and local stakeholders and actually deliver for Northwest Washington.
More soon,
Team Larsen
