2024 Endorsements
WEA-PAC's elected board recommends and helps to elect pro-public education, pro-labor candidates to office. WEA-PAC makes non-partisan recommendations in races for statewide, legislative and local offices. Candidates seeking our endorsement must complete a written questionnaire and participate in an interview with WEA-PAC members who then make a recommendation for the candidates who will speak out for us and our students.
WEA Endorses Bob Ferguson for Governor
“Bob Ferguson’s clear record on our issues gives educators confidence that he will show the leadership we need as we move forward.” - WEA President Larry Delaney
Photos from the day are on the EA Advocacy Facebook Page.
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WEA-PAC Candidate Recommendation Convention
On May 11, 2024, 100 WEA-PAC members interviewed candidates and heard from those running for Attorney General, Lands Commissioner, and OSPI.
WEA-PAC endorses Bob Ferguson for Governor.
WEA Position on Ballot Initiatives
WEA has taken the following positions on initiatives that will appear on the 2024 General election ballot.
- No on Initiative 2066, which would roll back state regulations on natural gas.
- No on Initiative 2109, which would repeal the Capital Gains Tax.
- No on Initiative 2117, which would repeal the Climate Commitment Act.
- No on Initiative 2124, which would repeal the Long-Term Care Act.
NEA-PAC Endorsed Congressional Candidates
| Rep. Suzan DelBene | U.S. House, District 1 | |
| Rep. Rick Larsen | U.S. House, District 2 | |
| Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez | U.S. House, District 3 | |
| Carmela Conroy | U.S. House, District 5 |  |
| Emily Randall | U.S. House, District 6 |  |
| Rep. Pramila Jayapal | U.S. House, District 7 | |
| Rep. Kim Schrier | U.S. House, District 8 | |
| Rep. Adam Smith | U.S. House, District 9 | |
| Rep. Marilyn Strickland | U.S. House, District 10 |
WEA-PAC Endorsed Statewide Candidates
| Bob Ferguson | Governor |  |
| Denny Heck | Lt. Governor | |
| Steve Hobbs | Secretary of State | |
| Nick Brown | Attorney General |  |
| Chris Reykdal | Superintendent of Public Instruction |  |
| Dave Upthegrove | Commissioner of Public Lands | |
| Mike Pellicciotti | Treasurer | |
| Pat McCarthy | Auditor | |
| Patty Kuderer | Insurance Commissioner |  |
| Sal Mungia | State Supreme Court, Pos. 2 |  |
| Justice Steven Gonzalez | State Supreme Court, Pos. 8 | |
| Justice Sheryl McCloud | State Supreme Court, Pos. 9 |
WEA-PAC Endorsed Legislative Candidates
| Davina Duerr | State House of Representatives | LD 01 | |
| Shelley Kloba | State House of Representatives | LD 01 | |
| Derek Stanford | State Senate | LD 01 | |
| Erasmo Ruiz-Gonzalez | State Senate | LD 02 |  |
| Timm Ormsby | State House of Representatives | LD 03 | |
| Natasha Hill | State House of Representatives | LD 03 | |
| Marcus Riccelli | State Senate | LD 03 | |
| Lisa Callan | State House of Representatives | LD 05 | |
| Victoria Hunt | State House of Representatives | LD 05 | |
| Bill Ramos | State Senate | LD 05 | |
| Clyde Shavers | State House of Representatives | LD 10 | |
| Dave Paul | State House of Representatives | LD 10 | |
| Janet St. Clair | State Senate | LD 10 | |
| Bob Hasegawa | State Senate | LD 11 | |
| Chelsea Dimas | State House of Representatives | LD 14 | |
| Anna Ruiz-Kennedy | State House of Representatives | LD 14 | |
| Maria Beltran | State Senate | LD 14 | |
| Linda Gunshefski | State House of Representatives | LD 16 | |
| Skyler Rude | State House of Representatives | LD 16 | |
| Kari Isaacson | State Senate | LD 16 | |
| Terri Niles | State House of Representatives | LD 17 | |
| Marla Keethler | State Senate | LD 17 | |
| Adrian Cortes* | State Senate | LD 18 |  |
| Deken Letinich | State House of Representatives | LD 18 | |
| John Zingale* | State House of Representatives | LD 18 |  |
| Lillian Ortiz-Self* | State House of Representatives | LD 21 | |
| Strom Peterson | State House of Representatives | LD 21 | |
| Lisa Parsley | State House of Representatives | LD 22 | |
| Jessica Bateman | State Senate | LD 22 | |
| Greg Nance | State House of Representatives | LD 23 | |
| Adam Bernbaum | State House of Representatives | LD 24 | |
| Mike Chapman | State House of Representatives | LD 24 | |
| Steve Tharinger | State Senate | LD 24 | |
| Cameron Severns | State House of Representatives | LD 25 |  |
| Shellie Willis | State House of Representatives | LD 25 |  |
| Kenneth King | State Senate | LD 25 |  |
| Adison Richards | State House of Representatives | LD 26 | |
| Tiffiny Mitchell | State House of Representatives | LD 26 | |
| Laurie Jinkins | State House of Representatives | LD 27 | |
| Jake Fey | State House of Representatives | LD 27 | |
| Yasmin Trudeau | State Senate | LD 27 | |
| Mari Leavitt | State House of Representatives | LD 28 | |
| Dan Bronoske | State House of Representatives | LD 28 | |
| T'wina Nobles | State Senate | LD 28 | |
| Melanie Morgan | State House of Representatives | LD 29 | |
| Jamila Taylor | State House of Representatives | LD 30 | |
| Kristine Reeves | State House of Representatives | LD 30 | |
| Cindy Ryu | State House of Representatives | LD 32 | |
| Lauren Davis | State House of Representatives | LD 32 | |
| Tina Orwall | State House of Representatives | LD 33 | |
| Mia Gregerson | State House of Representatives | LD 33 | |
| Emily Alvarado | State House of Representatives | LD 34 | |
| Joe Fitzgibbon | State House of Representatives | LD 34 | |
| Travis Couture | State House of Representatives | LD 35 | |
| Julia Reed | State House of Representatives | LD 36 | |
| Liz Berry | State House of Representatives | LD 36 | |
| Chipalo Street | State House of Representatives | LD 37 | |
| Sharon Tomiko Santos | State House of Representatives | LD 37 | |
| Julio Cortes | State House of Representatives | LD 38 | |
| Mary Fosse | State House of Representatives | LD 38 | |
| Tana Senn | State House of Representatives | LD 41 | |
| My-Linh Thai | State House of Representatives | LD 41 | |
| Lisa Wellman | State Senate | LD 41 | |
| Alicia Rule | State House of Representatives | LD 42 | |
| Joe Timmons | State House of Representatives | LD 42 | |
| Nicole Macri | State House of Representatives | LD 43 | |
| April Berg | State House of Representatives | LD 44 | |
| Melissa Demyan | State House of Representatives | LD 45 | |
| Darya Farivar | State House of Representatives | LD 46 | |
| Gerry Pollet | State House of Representatives | LD 46 | |
| Chris Stearns | State House of Representatives | LD 47 | |
| Sharon Wylie | State House of Representatives | LD 49 | |
| Monica Stonier | State House of Representatives | LD 49 | |
| Annette Cleveland | State Senate | LD 49 |
WEA-PAC Endorsed Local Candidates
| Jani Hitchen* | Pierce County Council |  |
| Davida Haygood | Pierce County Council |  |
| Ryan Mello | Pierce County Executive |  |
*Current WEA member
**Former WEA member
Are you a candidate for office seeking WEA-PAC endorsement?
Council WEA-PAC leaders manage the endorsement process locally. If you're interested in connecting with those leaders, contact Hillary Hunt or Cassie Carrillo.