FOR DIVERSITY
Elections have begun in earnest.
DDI Mission Statement
Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) is committed to increasing the number of people of color, minorities, and others from historically disenfranchised communities, by helping them get elected and/or appointed to any public office that they wish to pursue.
As an advocacy organization, DDI is also committed to holding elected and appointed officials accountable for using their office to advocate for the needs and aspirations of the diverse communities they represent.
DDI Vice President, Akeem Underwood - Elected delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention
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DDI ADVOCACY
STATE ELECTIONS
In addition to these legislative races, the Secretary of State – the State’s highest position overseeing and monitoring elections in the state – is also on the ballot.
COUNTY ELECTIONS
At the county level, the County Prosecuting Attorney position is on the ballot. This position is responsible for determining the charges sought against an individual.
Ballot Measures
There are several ballot measures on the ballot depending on your community. At the state level there are several advisory votes based on previous legislative actions.
Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) was founded in 2016 by the Sons and Daughters of Elders and Ancestors who bequeathed to us America’s greatest strength...our Diversity.
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I joined DDI as a partner with the NAACP of King County to address our community. needs through political action.
I joined DDI to ensure that Native American voice is considered when our lawmakers sponsor or support bills.
I joined DDI because I believe in promoting and supporting diversity and inclusivity in politics and in society.
2023 GENERAL* ENDORSEMENTS
JUDICIAL RACES
Joe Campagna
King County Superior Court Position 39
Mark A. Larranaga
King County Superior Court Position 33
Coreen Wilson
King County Superior Court Position 30
Wyman Yip
King County Superior Court Position 35
Taki V. Flevaris
King County Superior Court Position 38
Jaime Hawk
King County Superior Court Position 10
Mary Anderson
Snohomish County Superior Court Position #17
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR
John Wilson
KING COUNTY DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
Julie Wise
KING COUNTY COUNCIL
Girmay Zahilay (District 2)
Sarah Reyneveld (District 4)
Claudia Balducci (District 6)
PORT OF SEATTLE
Sam Cho Position #2
Fred Felleman Position #5
BELLEVUE CITY COUNCIL
John Stokes
Bellevue City Council Position #1
Mo Malakoutian
Bellevue City Council Position #3
Janice Zahn
Bellevue City Council Position #5
David Hamilton
Bellevue City Council Position #7
Monica Webster
Bellevue School DistrictDistrict #4
Amber Wise
Hospital District #2 Position #6
Zach Hall
City of Issaquah Position #2
Kelli Curtis
City of Kirkland Position #2
MERCER ISLAND CITY COUNCIL
Dave Rosenbaum
Mercer Island City Council Position #1
Wendy Weiker
Mercer Island City Council Position #3
Craig Reynolds
Mercer Island City Council Position #5
Jake Jacobson
Mercer Island City Council Position #7
CITY OF NEWCASTLE
Sun Burford
City of Newcastle Position #1
Ariana Shurlock
City of Newcastle Position #2
Allison Sweeney
City of Newcastle Position #3
Chris Villasenor
City of Newcastle Position #4
CITY OF REDMOND
Mayoral: Jeralee Anderson
Osman Salahuddin
City of Redmond Position #1
Jessica Forsythe
City of Redmond Position #3
Vanessa Kritzer
City of Redmond Position #5
Angie Nuevacamina
City of Redmond Position #7
CITY OF TUKWILA
Mayoral: Kate Kruller
CITY OF SAMMAMISH
Roisin O’Farrell
City of Sammamish Position #2
Pam Stuart
City of Sammamish Position #6
CITY OF AUBURN
Robyn Mulenga
City of Auburn, Council Position #5
Hanan Amer
City of Auburn, Council Position #7
CITY OF BURIEN
Cydney Moore
City of Burien, Council Position #2
Patricia Hudson
City of Burien, Council Position #4
Krystal Marx
City of Burien, Council Position #6
CITY OF KENT
John Boyd
City of Kent, Council Position No. 3
Zandria Michaud
City of Kent, Council Position No. 7
CITY OF RENTON
Ed Prince
City of Renton Position #5
Kim Khanh Van
City of Renton Position #7
CITY OF SEATAC
Senayet Negusse
City of SeaTac, Council Position #1
Elizabeth Greninger
City of SeaTac, Council Position #3
James Lovell
City of SeaTac, Council Position # 5
Damiana Merryweather
City of SeaTac, Council Position #7
CITY OF SEATTLE
Rob Saka
City of Seattle Council District # 1
Tanya Woo
Seattle City Council District #2
Joy Hollingsworth
City of Seattle, Council District # 3
Ron Davis
City of Seattle, Council Position # 4
Cathy Moore
City of SeattleCouncil Position #5
Dan Strauss
City of Seattle, Council District #6
Debbie Carlsen
City of Seattle School Board District #1
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