In early returns, Democrat Claudia Balducci is decisively defeating Republican Jane Hague, becoming the first Democrat elected to the King County Council from the Eastside. This is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Claudia! We are very proud of you and look forward to seeing you take office as the 6th District’s new representative in a few…
At this month’s executive board meeting in Renton, the King County Democrats met to consider taking endorsement action in several contests which will be decided by voters this November. This post summarizes the endorsement votes taken at the meeting. To pass, an endorsement motion must receive a two-thirds vote. We began with Seattle City Council,…
Following Ross Hunter’s resignation from the Legislature to helm the Washington State Department of Early Learning, the King County Democrats tonight selected attorney Patty Kuderer, Redmond City Councilmember Kim Allen, and real estate broker Santiago Ramos as its nominees to fill the vacancy for State Representative, Position #1 in the 48th Legislative District. The final…
Good evening from Renton. Tonight, the King County Democrats are meeting to consider taking endorsement action in several contests, which will be decided by voters this November. This post will offer a running chronology of the meeting proceedings, including endorsement votes.
UPDATE: If you haven’t had a chance to purchase your tickets for A Witty Little Dinner, there’s still time! The deadline to purchase tickets has been extended to Friday, September 11th. Click here to purchase your tickets! If you cannot purchase tickets through the online system, please mail your check to King County Democrats, PO…
Ahead of KCDCC’s August 25th executive board meeting, the Endorsements Committee is pleased to announce its latest round of recommendations for the general election, which will be presented on the 25th for the executive board’s consideration. Seattle City Council, Position #3 – Pamela Banks Seattle City Council, Position #4 – Michael Maddux Kent City Council,…
The first results from the 2015 Top Two election are in, and they bring good news for most of the King County Democrats’ endorsed candidates who appeared on the August ballot. While the election will not be certified for several more weeks and numbers will change, the following endorsed candidates who were in contested races…
Great news! New polling released today by the Washington State Democrats showing Democratic challenger Claudia Balducci, one of KCD’s two priority candidates for 2015, ahead of Republican incumbent Jane Hague in the race for King County Council District #6. Key findings from the poll: In the initial ballot test, Balducci comes in ahead of Hague,…
The following is a message from King County Chair Rich Erwin, sent to all Democratic PCOs in King County. Fellow Democrat: I believe the three most important races for King County this year are: Retaining Carol Gregory in her 30th Legislative District state House seat Electing Claudia Balducci to King County Council Position #6 Defeating…
Good evening from Renton. Tonight, the King County Democrats are meeting to consider taking endorsement action in a number of contests, which will be decided by voters this August and/or this November. This post will offer a running chronology of the meeting proceedings, including endorsement votes.