Working for Washington

45 days until Election Day!

Washington State Democrats know this election is going to come down to the wire, which is why it has been so gratifying to see the boundless enthusiasm among our most committed grassroots supporters like you.

Whether it’s Peninsula Democrats hyping up their communities to vote, Spokane Democrats rallying for our statewide candidates as they debated this week, or King County volunteers organizing a home made meal for hungry canvassers, people are pitching in ways big and small to power us to victory in November.

Our Coordinated Campaign powered by grassroots supporters has surpassed 310,000 phone calls and 66,000 door knocks! If you are already volunteering for our candidates and campaigns, your support means the world to us. If you haven’t had the opportunity to take a canvass or phone shift, please sign up here!

We have close races everywhere across the state – this election is bigger than just who controls the White House. We need all hands on deck as we are just one month away from Washington voters receiving their ballots in the mail. In fact, Washington voters who are overseas are getting their ballots as you read this! Get Out the Vote has already begun!

September State Committee Meeting and Party Infrastructure Grants

Next weekend, Democratic Chairs and State Committee Members will be gathering in Yakima for our September meeting. This will be our first gathering since the State Convention back in June and I cannot wait to share all the meaningful progress we have made since then.

Not only did Washington make a splash at the Democratic National Convention, we won a hand recount to advance Dave Upthegrove into the Lands Commissioner general election, we have fully staffed our Coordinated Campaign, and we have made the case to voters they should REJECT every statewide initiative on their ballot to protect our schools, frontline workers, and our clean air and clean water. 

I am also proud to announce that our second round of Local Party Organization (LPO) grants will be awarded. These grants enable our Legislative District and County Parties to invest in their party infrastructure to build strong and durable organizations capable of winning any election. Also: WE WILL HAVE HARRIS-WALZ YARD SIGNS! (I know, we’re all very excited).

Our previous round of LPO grants funded rural outreach, party building, community events, technology assets, and numerous other programs and activities that spread our message and recruited new volunteers to grow our party across the state. To everyone joining us next weekend, I look forward to seeing you in Yakima!

Democrats in the News

WA Debate: 4 key takeaways and 1 name left unsaid by Ferguson, Reichert, Seattle Times

Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off in WA Lands Commissioner debate, Washington State Observer

Sen. Maria Cantwell convenes hearing to investigate airport cyberattacks, KOMO News

5 takeaways from the WA Public Lands Commissioner debate, Cascade PBS

What I’m Reading

Harris ahead in Pennsylvania and tied nationally? Unpacking an unexpected result, The New York Times

Voter and Volunteer Resources

Would you like an organizer to reach out to you to talk about volunteering? Please sign up here

Already know how you want to get involved and need a list of events to sign up for? You can find them all here

Interested in volunteering with the Harris-Walz campaign in swing states? Please sign up here

Interested in phone banking with the Harris-Walz campaign? You can sign up here

Interested in helping voters with questions about how to vote, join our voter protection volunteer team: here

Need to register to vote? Check out the Washington Secretary of State’s website

Have questions about voting, call your voter protection hotline: 206-309-VOTE

Have the resources to travel to a swing state and knock doors? Please fill out volunteer intake forms for Michigan and Wisconsin or sign up for a phone bank shift in these states here. Sign up for other swing state volunteer opportunities here