Contrarian Calls To Action February 5
HUGE WIN!
HB 2320 just cleared its first major hurdle.
Now let’s get it to the finish line.
The House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee just voted to move HB 2320 out of executive session! This is a massive step forward in our fight to regulate untraceable, 3D-printed firearms and hold manufacturers accountable.
But the work isn’t done yet. For this bill to become law, it needs to be pulled to the House floor for a full vote. The gun lobby is already working overtime to stall this progress and we need to make sure our representatives hear from us louder than they hear from them.
Can you take 30 seconds to thank the committee members and urge House leadership to bring HB 2320 to the floor for a YES vote?
Sincerely,
Mike McIntyre
Director of Government Affairs
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
This Friday at 1:30pm is the Senate hearing date for the Millionaires Tax bill (SB 6346). Together, we are showing our State Senators widespread public support for this tax on mega-millionaires to fund education and healthcare!
No more searching around to find the right link and the right bill to sign in PRO on SB 6346. We’ve created one form for you, saving you time. It only takes a few moments – add your name now!
Key points about SB 6346:
- The Millionaires Tax will only apply to people who receive more than $1 million each year. That means only the SUPER wealthy (the top 0.2%) will be impacted, but we’ll all see the benefits.
- Right now, our tax code doesn’t allow state revenue to grow with the economy. Implementing the Millionaires Tax would provide the state with a more stable base of revenue, AND make the wealthiest in our state pay what they owe.
- This policy is popular across the board, with a poll showing that majorities of voters across political parties support it!
- More than $3 billion per year will go to schools, hospitals, childcare, and so much more.
Right now, our ask is simple: Will you take action today to show lawmakers that WA needs the Millionaires Tax?
Thank you for taking action, and I hope to see you at our rally on the Capitol Steps on February 10th!
In solidarity,
Ben Chapman
Get in Touch Today
Invest in Washington Now, 509 Olive Way Ste 1133, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Well, this week has been a very tough one. It was great to see those of you able to make it on Tuesday. We have to stay together in these times.
Now, for the week. The key is to call the Senators tomorrow if you can!! We have to tell them NO MORE funding for DHS.
Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
202-224-3441
Local office numbers:
- 509-946-8106 – Richland, WA
Patty Murray (D-WA)
202-224-2621
Local office numbers:
- 509-453-7462 – Richland, WA
Look forward to seeing you all again! Join me
Hello Democrats,
I am happy to announce that 2026 State Delegate Virtual Self-Nomination is OPEN!
Our 2026 State Democratic Convention will be held in Spokane, WA on June 19th-21st, 2026! If you would like to attend the convention as a State Delegate, the process to run for Delegate begins TODAY! The Delegate Self-Nomination process will be open from January 1st – February 20th at 5 PM! If you would like to Self-Nominate please do so HERE!
Becoming a State Delegate is an amazing way to have an impact on the State Democratic Party’s official positions that affect today’s biggest policy issues across the state and ensure that your community’s needs and values are represented in the Democratic Party, by having a voice and vote on our party platform and resolutions. It will also be a great opportunity to connect with elected and community leaders, grassroots organizers, and other democrats. If you want to learn more about the process please see our Delegate Selection Process Resource Guide
The Delegate Self-Nomination Form will ask you for your name, email, address, as well as ask you to affirm you are a Democrat. This information will only be used for internal state party staff for logistics. The form will also ask you for your Public Candidate Profile information that will be public on our Virtual Delegate Voters Guide that will be available on wadems.org. The Virtual Delegate Voter Guide will be available by January 26th for members to familiarize themselves with the Delegate Candidates in their district.
After the Self-Nomination window closes, each Legislative District will hold a Delegate Candidate Forum during the week of February 21st – February 28th, to give you all a chance to share your story, and why you want to be a State Delegate, with members who will be voting for you. The Chair of your Legislative District Democratic Organization will let you know when that forum will be happening so you can prepare.
By Self-Nominating to run for State Delegate, you will be on the State Delegate ballot in your Legislative District that will be distributed to Members in your district on March 1st from 10 AM to 7 PM. If you are elected on March 1st, you will become a Delegate or Alternate in your Legislative District Delegation to the 2026 State Convention in Spokane! If you would like to review our 2026 Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan that guides this process please review it HERE.
If you have any questions about this process I would be happy to answer them! Please email partyaffairs@wa-democrats.org to get your questions answered. We will also be holding many training sessions and office hours throughout the process to make sure folks are up to speed! Those trainings can be found below:
- How to Run for State Delegate Training
- Register for Trainings
- January 8th, 2026 at 6 PM
- January 15th, 2026 at 6 PM
- January 22nd, 2026 at 6 PM
- January 29th, 2026 at 6 PM
- February 5th, 2026 at 6 PM
- February 12th, 2026 at 6 PM
- February 19th, 2026 at 6 PM
- State Delegate Office Hours
- Register for Office Hours
- State Delegate Office Hours
- Register for Office Hours
- January 10th, 2026 at 12 PM
- January 17th, 2026 at 12 PM
- January 24th, 2026 at 12 PM
- January 31st, 2026 at 12 PM
- February 7th, 2026 at 12 PM
If you would like to subscribe to the 2026 Delegate and Convention Google Calendar so you do not miss any dates or deadline please do so HERE.
If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to answer them! In Solidarity,
Isabella Maffei – (She/Her/Hers)
Party Affair Manager | Washington State Democrats
isabella@wa-democrats.orgwadems.org
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