{"id":4541,"date":"2025-07-28T19:06:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/?p=4541"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:27:39","slug":"2025-endorsements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/our-stories\/2025-endorsements\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Endorsements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our 2025 Endorsements Are Here!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary ballots are out\u2014are you ready? If not, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Stand for Children WA PAC is excited to endorse candidates who will champion strong schools and stand up for youth furthest from justice and opportunity. Our endorsement process is thoughtful, nonpartisan, and focused on real impact for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Vandana Slatter<\/a> (D)<\/strong> \u2014 48th District – State Senate
\u2705 Chad Magendanz<\/a> (R)<\/strong> \u2014 5th District – State Senate (dual endorsement)
\u2705 Victoria Hunt<\/a>\u00a0(D)<\/strong> \u2014 5th District – State Senate (dual endorsement)
\u2705 Deb Krishnadasan<\/a> (D)<\/strong> \u2014 26th District – State Senate
\u2705 Edwin Obras<\/strong><\/a> (D)<\/strong> \u2014 33rd District – State Representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are important races, and your vote matters. Make sure you\u2019re registered here<\/strong><\/a>\u2014and return your ballot by August 6th<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re excited. You should be too. Let\u2019s elect leaders who\u2019ll do right by Washington\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our 2025 Endorsements Are Here! Primary ballots are out\u2014are you ready? If not, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got you. The Stand for Children WA PAC is excited to endorse candidates who will champion strong schools and stand up for youth furthest from justice and opportunity. 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