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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.

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DDI Vice President, Akeem Underwood - Elected delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention

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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.

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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.

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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.

Warren Ellison
Founder & CEO

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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

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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

 

Political strategist and author of "Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game" shares her strategies for beating the opposition.

DDI Project 2025 Presentation

Advice on framing discussions with voters around shared values as we begin canvassing, phone banking, and other outreach, during this crucial election cycle.

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How Democrats can own the Public Safety, Accountability & Justice messaging to help end mass incarceration, protect immigrants’ rights, restore dignity to people behind bars, and build safe and thriving communities.

Advice on framing discussions with voters around shared values as we begin canvassing, phone banking, and other outreach, during this crucial election cycle.

Opinions and Advice Blogs

Blogs

New Project

By admin | Apr 12, 2021

Prevent our country from re-electing a dangerous narcissist

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New Project

By admin | Apr 14, 2021

Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech

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New Project

By admin | Apr 15, 2021

Social Awareness: An Introductory Guide

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