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==Political Landscape of Washington== | |||
===Partisan Composition of Washington=== | |||
Overall, Washington is considered a blue state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of D+8 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Democrat in statewide races. Washington's US Senate delegation and governorship are Democratic, and their US House delegation consists of 8 Democrats and 2 Republicans. Washington also has solid majorities in their state legislature, with 58 Democrats to 40 Republicans in the state house and 29 Democrats to 20 Republicans in the state senate, which forms a trifecta. | |||
===Progressive Outlook for Washington=== | |||
The overall progressive strategy for Washington is optimistic. As this state is solidly blue, participating in progressive primary races is advisable. As Washington has a top-two primary system, it is even theoretically possible for a third party or independent left-wing candidate to win a seat without becoming a spoiler candidate as they do in other states. Efforts should be focused on primarying out uncooperative Democrats and defending vulnerable seats from Republicans while pushing the state legislature to enact progressive priorities. | |||
==Get Involved== | |||
===Register to Vote in Washington=== | |||
[[Washington/Voting]] | |||
===Progressive Organizations in Washington=== | |||
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Washington. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it. | |||
===[https://www.lwv.org league of women voters]=== | |||
LWV is an organization working towards expanding voter rights for all, there is a league in Snohomish. | |||
===[https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/?event_type=1&from_map=true&lat=47.975733691584814&lon=-122.19887749217837&zoom=14.788871403252582 swing left]=== | |||
swing left is a great place to find impactful steps you can take for democracy. | |||
===DSA=== | |||
Democratic Socialists of America is an organization that empowers workers by standing with strikers and helps elect socialist leaders . | |||
DSA Chapters | |||
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!Event Calendar | |||
!Facebook | |||
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|North Olympic | |||
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|https://www.facebook.com/NorOlyDSA | |||
|http://twitter.com/norolydsa | |||
|https://www.instagram.com/norolydsa | |||
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|[https://olydsa.org Olympia] | |||
|https://olydsa.org/calendar | |||
|https://www.facebook.com/OlympiaDSA/ | |||
|https://twitter.com/dsaolympia | |||
|https://www.instagram.com/dsaolympia/?hl=en | |||
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|[https://seattledsa.org/ Seattle] | |||
|<nowiki>https://seattledsa.org/events</nowiki> | |||
|https://www.facebook.com/SeattleDSA/ | |||
|https://twitter.com/SeattleDSA | |||
|https://instagram.com/seattledsa?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y | |||
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|[https://www.snocodsa.org/ Snohomish] | |||
|https://www.snocodsa.org/events/ | |||
|https://www.facebook.com/dsaeverett | |||
|<nowiki>https://twitter.com/dsasnoco</nowiki> | |||
|https://www.instagram.com/snocodsa/ | |||
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|Spokane | |||
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|https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneDSA/ | |||
|https://twitter.com/spokanedsa | |||
|https://www.instagram.com/spokeanedsa/ | |||
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|[https://tacomasdsa.org/ Tacoma/Pierce] | |||
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|https://www.facebook.com/TacomaDSA/ | |||
|https://twitter.co,/TacomaDSA | |||
|https://www.instagram.com/tacomadsa/ | |||
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|West Sound | |||
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|https://www.facebook.com/WestSoundDSA/ | |||
|https://www.twitter.com/WestSoundDSA | |||
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|[https://whatcomdsa.org/ Whatcom] | |||
|https://sites.google.com/view/whatcomdsa/calendar | |||
|https://www.facebook.com/whatcomdsa/ | |||
|https://twitter.com/whatcomdsa | |||
|https://www.instagram.com/whatcomdsa/ | |||
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===Notable Campaigns in 2024=== | |||
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Washington. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them. | |||
'''Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez''' | |||
Though MGP is considered more of a centrist Democrat, she was able to narrowly win Washington's 3rd district in 2022 in a stunning upset and is running for re-election in 2024. She is absolutely one of the most vulnerable house Democrats in the US and is effectively stealing this [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2023-partisan-voting-index/118-district-map-and-list R+5] red house district straight from the GOP, so your efforts would not be wasted here. | |||
===Run for Local Office=== | |||
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below. | |||
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This [https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/calendar/month calendar]shows upcoming Washington and national elections. | This [https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/calendar/month calendar]shows upcoming Washington and national elections. | ||
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Revision as of 03:28, 30 January 2024
PV Washington meeting times are at 8pm PST.
Political Landscape of Washington
Partisan Composition of Washington
Overall, Washington is considered a blue state, with a Cook PVI of D+8 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Democrat in statewide races. Washington's US Senate delegation and governorship are Democratic, and their US House delegation consists of 8 Democrats and 2 Republicans. Washington also has solid majorities in their state legislature, with 58 Democrats to 40 Republicans in the state house and 29 Democrats to 20 Republicans in the state senate, which forms a trifecta.
Progressive Outlook for Washington
The overall progressive strategy for Washington is optimistic. As this state is solidly blue, participating in progressive primary races is advisable. As Washington has a top-two primary system, it is even theoretically possible for a third party or independent left-wing candidate to win a seat without becoming a spoiler candidate as they do in other states. Efforts should be focused on primarying out uncooperative Democrats and defending vulnerable seats from Republicans while pushing the state legislature to enact progressive priorities.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in Washington
Progressive Organizations in Washington
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Washington. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
league of women voters
LWV is an organization working towards expanding voter rights for all, there is a league in Snohomish.
swing left
swing left is a great place to find impactful steps you can take for democracy.
DSA
Democratic Socialists of America is an organization that empowers workers by standing with strikers and helps elect socialist leaders .
DSA Chapters
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Washington. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez Though MGP is considered more of a centrist Democrat, she was able to narrowly win Washington's 3rd district in 2022 in a stunning upset and is running for re-election in 2024. She is absolutely one of the most vulnerable house Democrats in the US and is effectively stealing this R+5 red house district straight from the GOP, so your efforts would not be wasted here.
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.
Legislation
Staying aware of what bills are being proposed and passed can let you organize with your community and act for change Washingtons' legislationis public.
State officials
(pics, social media links including websites if they have one, description of policies and possibly link to more resources)
Talking with your state officials like representativesis another way to get change.
Washington Senators
Patty Murray
Maria Cantwell
Washington Representatives
Representatives have official websites with social media, explanations on the issues they are working on, and even assistance with Government programs.
Suzan DelBene
Representative of Medina.
Rick Larsen
Representative of Everett.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Representative of Washougal does not have a Youtube channel.
Dan Newhouse
Representative of Sunny Side.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Representative of Spokane.
Derek Kilmer
Representative of Gig Harbor.
Pramila Jayapal
Representative of Seattle.
Representative of Sammamish.
Representative of Bellevue.
Marilyn Strickland
Representative of Tacoma her
Other offices
How and when to vote
You can registerto vote here, there are resources helpwith any questions you might have.
This calendarshows upcoming Washington and national elections.