{"id":4881,"date":"2026-07-17T20:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/?p=4881"},"modified":"2026-07-20T20:01:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:01:46","slug":"round-2-primary-endorsements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/our-stories\/round-2-primary-endorsements\/","title":{"rendered":"Round 2 Primary Endorsements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:112px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#97838d\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1913\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"41% 25%\" style=\"object-position:41% 25%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA.jpg 1913w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA-1536x682.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/Blog-Background-WA-60x27.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1913px) 100vw, 1913px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-1f828a\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style7 ultp-heading-left\"><h1 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Round 2 Primary Endorsements<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.thumb-wrapper {display:none;}\n<\/style>\n\n<style>\n.entry-title {display:none;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-as-washington-voters-begin-receiving-their-ballots-stand-for-children-washington-is-announcing-our-next-round-endorsements-for-the-2026-primary-election-these-endorsements-recognize-incumbent-lawmakers-who-have-demonstrated-a-commitment-to-helping-young-people-succeed-through-strong-public-schools-supportive-communities-and-policies-that-expand-opportunity-for-children-and-families-across-our-state\">As Washington voters begin receiving their ballots, Stand for Children Washington is announcing our next round endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election. These endorsements recognize incumbent lawmakers who have demonstrated a commitment to helping young people succeed through strong public schools, supportive communities, and policies that expand opportunity for children and families across our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-1c055d\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>How We Evaluated Candidates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We believe endorsements should be earned through a transparent and thoughtful process. To be considered for endorsement, candidates were asked to complete a detailed questionnaire covering issues important to Washington students and families. Stand for Children Washington&#8217;s Executive Director and Government Affairs Director reviewed their responses as well as&nbsp; their record in office and spoke to each candidate directly. This process helped ensure our recommendations were rooted in meaningful conversations and careful evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b4d049\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>Newly Endorsed Incumbent Candidates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After completing our review process, Stand for Children Washington is proud to endorse the following incumbent candidates for re-election:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-550a84\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>State Senate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LD 21 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/markoliias.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/markoliias.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marko Liias<\/a> (D)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LD 26 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.debkforsenate.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.debkforsenate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deb Krishnadasan<\/a> (D)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LD 43 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peopleforpedersen.org\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.peopleforpedersen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jamie Pedersen<\/a> (D)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-1814e4\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>State House of Representatives<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LD 10 House Position 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/votedavepaul.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/votedavepaul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dave Paul<\/a> (D)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LD 11 House Position 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steve4house.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.steve4house.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steve Bergquist <\/a>(D)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LD 16 House Position 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electskylerrude.com\/endorsements\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.electskylerrude.com\/endorsements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyler Rude<\/a> (R)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LD 38 House Position 1 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/electjuliocortes.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/electjuliocortes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julio Cortes<\/a> (D)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These legislators have demonstrated a record of public service and a commitment to advancing policies that support children, families, and communities throughout Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-7ced2e\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>Previously Announced Endorsements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Earlier this election season, Stand for Children Washington announced endorsements in several open-seat legislative races. Those endorsements remain in effect and are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-77adee\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>State Senate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nikkitorres.src.wastateleg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 8 Nikki Torres (R)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharlettmena.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 29 Sharlett Mena (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/electchipalo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 37 Chipalo Street (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shepardforsenate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 42\u00a0 Michael Alvarez Shepard (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-7dae03\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>State House of Representatives<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/electluc.org\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/electluc.org\/\"><strong>LD 3 Luc Jasmin lll\u2013 House Position 2 (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.depoeforwashington.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.depoeforwashington.com\/\"><strong>LD 24 Patrick DePoe <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>House Position 2 (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/erinforwa.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/erinforwa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LD 29 Erin Chapman-Smith <strong>\u2013<\/strong> House Position 2\u00a0 (D)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/keithscully.org\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/keithscully.org\/\">LD 32\u00a0 Keith Scully <strong>\u2013<\/strong> House Position 1 \u2013 Dual Endorsement (D)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electdanica.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.electdanica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 32 Danica Noble <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>House Position 1 \u2013 Dual Endorsement (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.votejaelynn.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.votejaelynn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 37 Jaelynn Scott <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>House Position 2 (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/votekimharless.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/votekimharless.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LD 49 Kim D. Harless <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>House Position 1 (D)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-3fd4f3\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><strong>MAke A Plan To Vote<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Voting is one of the most important ways we can shape the future of our communities. Ballots are now arriving in mailboxes across Washington, and completed ballots must be returned by <strong>August 4 to a ballot dropbox.<\/strong>. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vote.wa.gov\">www.vote.wa.gov<\/a> to check your registration, find your nearest dropbox, or learn more about the candidates on your ballot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\">We encourage every voter to take time to learn about the candidates on their ballot, make a plan to vote, and encourage friends and family members to participate as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:266px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Washington voters begin receiving their ballots, Stand for Children Washington is announcing our next round endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election. These endorsements recognize incumbent lawmakers who have demonstrated a commitment to helping young people succeed through strong public schools, supportive communities, and policies that expand opportunity for children and families across our state. 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