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WSDCC 2022 Primary Election

Posted on August 5, 2022

RESULTS RECAP

Since late Tuesday, Democrats have held strong in races across the state, at all levels of office — from Congress to legislature. The threat of a red wave turned out to be little more than a droplet (and that’s being generous), as this was the best primary we’ve had in almost two decades. All of our hard work over the last six years to organize communities, train candidates and volunteers, hire top-notch staff, and invest in our data and modeling operation paid off. The GOP wasn’t able to gain a foothold anywhere in Washington state, despite spending millions on blatantly false digital and TV ads, as well as horribly outrageous and inaccurate mailers (up to 10 in a single district).

Even with the involvement of Donald Trump and various dark money PACs, Sen. Patty Murray leads Republican Tiffany Smiley 53.18% to 33.06% as of 6 p.m. Thursday. Regardless of those vote totals, Smiley — the best-funded GOP challenger in the country, apart from Herschel Walker — has spent $1 million in attack ads against Murray in the last two weeks alone. And starting Wednesday, Rick Scott’s National Republican Senate Committee is spending nearly $700,000 on TV and digital ads statewide, marking the first time in more than a decade that the NRSC has invested in a race here.

We can’t afford to get complacent for even a moment in this race, or any. It’s full steam ahead, and fortunately for us, we’ve got a great slate of Democrats to uplift and support in 2022.

For the U.S. House, we’re so proud to have a candidate running in every district, with seven terrific incumbents fighting to retain their seat, and three hard-working challengers working to flip one blue.

★ District 1: Rep. Suzan DelBene leads with 62.3%, and will likely face Republican Vincent Cavaleri.
★ District 2: Rep. Rick Larsen leads 46.65%, and will likely face Republican Dan Matthews.
★ District 3: Candidate Marie Perez leads with 31.05%, and will likely face Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.
★ District 4: Candidate Doug White sits in second place with 25.36%, and will likely face Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse.
★ District 5: Candidate Natasha Hill sits in second place with 30.94%, and will likely face Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
★ District 6: Rep. Derek Kilmer leads with 51.1%, and will likely face Republican Elizabeth Kreiselmaier.
★ District 7: Rep. Pramila Jayapal leads with 84.25%, and will face Republican Cliff Moon.
★ District 8: Rep. Kim Schrier leads with 47.67%, and will likely face Republican Matt Larkin.
★ District 9: Rep. Adam Smith leads with 55.85%, and will likely face Republican Doug Basler.
★ District 10: Rep. Marilyn Strickland leads with 55.01%, and will likely face Republican Keith Swank.

The 8th Congressional District remains one of the most competitive in the nation, and while the results there are incredibly promising, it’s up to us to put in the hard work to ensure Schrier is reelected, especially when her likely opponent is the antithesis of our Democratic values. Matt Larkin is not only out of touch with Washington families, like on the issue of abortion, but holds extremist beliefs and has peddled dangerous MAGA conspiracy theories at every stop along the campaign trail. These primary results are promising, but we know the National Republican Congressional Campaign is committed to spending millions here, which means we have to work harder than ever. 

In the Secretary of State race, Steve Hobbs leads by a stark margin, carrying 40.25% of the vote. Julie Anderson — a so-called “nonpartisan” candidate — appears to be Hobbs’ challenger in November, with 13.08%. As Pierce County auditor, Anderson has consistently worked against Democratic voting innovations, which seek to increase access to the ballot box. She also has aggressively supported a number of Republican auditor candidates throughout the state, and even donated money to former GOP Secretary of State Kim Wyman. 

Anderson’s campaign is being run by Republican consultants loyal to House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox as well. This is just a small sampling. We can’t allow misinformation about Anderson’s supposed “nonpartisanship” cause Hobbs’ Democratic support to waiver. More to come on this and Hobbs’ work to protect voting rights in future updates.

Our legislative races also attracted the attention of national, out-of-state Republicans. Over $2 million has been spent attacking Democratic state lawmakers to no avail.  

Here is where Democrats in ALL of those races stand:

District 1

House – Position 1: Rep. Davina Duerr leads with 70.69% over Republican John Peeples. Position 2: Rep. Shelley Kloba leads with 71.1% over Republican Jerry Buccola.

District 3

House – Position 1: Rep. Marcus Riccelli leads with 64.6% over Republican Scotty Nicol. Position 2: Rep. Timm Ornsby leads with 60.92% over Republican Natalie Poulson.

District 4

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Ted Cummings leads with 38.65% over Republican Suzanne Schmidt. 

District 5

House – Position 1: Rep. Bill Ramos leads with 58.18% over Republican Ken Moninski. Position 2: Rep. Lisa Callan leads with 54.49% over Republican Chad Magendanz.

District 6

House – Position 2: Michaela Kelso sits in second with 39.91%, and will face Republican Rep. Jenny Graham.

District 10

House – Position 1: Candidate Clyde Shavers leads with 52.21% over Republican Rep. Greg Gilday. Position 2: Rep. Dave Paul leads with 54.6% over Republican Karen Lesetmoe.

District 11

House – Position 1: Rep. David Hackney leads with 69.15% over Republican Stephanie Peters. Position 2: Rep. Steve Bergquist leads with 68.06% over Republican Jeanette Burrage.

District 16

House – Position 1: Candidate Jeff Strickler sits in second with 28.72%, and will face Republican Rep. Mark Klicker. Position 2: Candidate Jan Corn sits in second with 28.16%, and will face Republican Rep. Skyler Rude.

District 17

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Terr Niles leads with 44.05% over Republican Kevin Waters. Position 2: Candidate Joe Kear leads with 45.24% over Republican Rep. Paul Harris.

District 18

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate John Zingale sits in second with 48.33%, and will face Republican Stephanie McClintock. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Duncan Camacho leads with 45.59% over Republican Greg Cheney.

District 19

House – Position 1: Candidate Kelli Hughes-Ham sits in second with 39.01%, and will face Republican Rep. Jim Walsh. Position 2: Candidate Cara Cusack sits in second with 31.14%, and will face Republican Rep. Joel McEntire.

District 21

Senate – Sen. Marko Liias leads with 63.07% over Republican Janelle Cass.

House – Position 1: Rep. Strom Peterson leads with 67.62% over Republican Amy Schaper. Position 2: Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self leads with 66.14% over Republican Petra Bigea.

District 22

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Beth Doglio leads with 51.16% over Republican Loretta Byrnes. Position 2: Rep. Jessica Batemen leads with 62.59% over Republican Kate Plager.

District 23

House – Position 1: Rep. Tarra Simmons leads with 64.73% over Republican Janell Hulst. Position 2: Rep. Drew Hansen leads with 66.49% over Republican Paige Jarquin.

District 24

House – Position 1: Rep. Mike Chapman leads with 57.87% over Republican Sue Forde. Position 2: Rep. Steve Tharinger leads with 51.87% over Republican Brian Pruiett.

District 25

House – Position 1: Candidate Jamie Smith sits in second with 44.81%, and will face Republican Rep. Kelly Chambers.

District 26

Senate – Sen. Emily Randall leads with 51.99% over Republican Jesse Young.

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Adison Richards narrowly leads with 50.49%, and will face Republican Spencer Hutchins. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Matt Macklin sits in second with 45.25%, and will face Republican Michelle Caldier.

District 27

Senate – Sen. Yasmin Trudeau leads with 70.29% over Republican Ashley Ray.

House – Position 1: Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins leads with 70.98% over Republican Jalonnie Givens Jackson. Position 2: Rep. Jake Fey leads with 69.1% over Republican Janet Large.

District 28

House – Position 1: Rep. Mari Leavitt leads with 57.34% over Republican Gabe Sachwitz. Position 2: Rep. Dan Bronoske leads with 54.22% over Republican Susanna Keilman.

District 29

Senate – Sen. Steve Conway leads with 58.59% over Republican Terry Harder.

House – Position 1: Rep. Melanie Morgan leads with 47.93% over Republican Brett Johnson. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Sharlett Mena narrowly leads with 42.48% over Republican David Figuracion.

District 30

Senate – Sen. Claire Wilson leads with 54.16% over Republican Linda Kochmar.

House – Position 1: Rep. Jamila Taylor leads with 54.08% over Republican Casey Jones. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Kristine Reeves leads with 43.14% over Republican Ashli Tagoai.

District 31

House – Position 1: Candidate Holly Stanton narrowly leads with 38.42% over Republican Rep. Drew Stokesbary.

District 32

Senate – Sen. Jesse Salomon leads with 64.98% over Democrat Patricia Weber.

House – Position 1: Rep. Cindy Ryu leads with 82.04% over Election Integrity Party candidate Lori Theis. Position 2: Rep. Lauren Davis leads with 79.98% over Republican Anthony Hubbard.

District 33

Senate – Sen. Karen Keiser leads with 92.2%.

House – Position 1: Rep. Tina Orwall leads with 93.61%. Position 2: Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson leads with 93.3%.

District 34

Senate – Sen. Joe Nguyen leads with 82.82% over Republican John Potter.

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Emily Alvarado leads with 52.73% over Democrat Leah Griffin. Position 2: Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon leads with 83.18% over Republican Andrew Pilloud.

District 35

Senate (Open) – Candidate Julianne Gail sits in second with 45.43%, and will face Republican Drew MacEwen.

House – Position 1: Candidate James DeHart sits in second with 43.11%, and will face Republican Rep. Daniel Griffey. Position 2 (Open): Sandy Kaiser leads with 45.8% over Republican Travis Couture.

District 36

Senate (Open) – Rep. Noel Frame leads in her bid for the Senate with 81.8% over Democrat Kate Martin.

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Julia Reed leads with 54.32% over Democrat Jeff Manson. Position 2: Rep. Liz Berry leads with 97.37%.

District 37

Senate – Sen. Rebecca Saldaña leads with 97.64%.

House – Position 1: Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos leads with 91.11% over Republican John Dickinson. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Chipalo Street leads with 40.78% over Democrat Emijah Smith.

District 38

Senate – Sen. June Robinson leads with 58.17% over Republican Bernard Moody.

House – Position 1 (Open): Candidate Julio Cortes leads with 39.37% over Republican Gary Kemp. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Mary Fosse leads with 56.26% over Republican Mark James.

District 39

House – Position 2: Candidate Jessica Wadhams sits in second with 37.73%, and will likely face Republican Rep. Carolyn Eslick.

District 40

House – Position 1: Rep. Debra Lekanoff leads with 94.65%. Position 2: Rep. Alex Ramel leads with 74.7% over Democrat Trevor Smith.

District 41

House – Position 1: Rep. Tana Senn leads with 78.9% over Election Integrity Party candidate Mike Nykreim. Position 2: Rep. My-Linh Thai leads with 69.63% over Republican Al Rosenthal.

District 42

Senate – Rep. Sharon Shewmake leads in her bid for the Senate with 47.03% over Republican Sen. Simon Sefzik.

House – Position 1: Rep. Alicia Rule leads with 48.65% over Republican Tawsha Thompson. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Joe Timmons narrowly leads with 28.81% over Republican Dan Johnson.

District 43

Senate – Sen. Jamie Pedersen leads with 97.89%.

House – Position 1: Rep. Nicole Macri leads with 98.08%. Position 2: Rep. Frank Chopp leads with 97.64%.

District 44

Senate – Sen. John Lovick leads with 58.76% over Republican Jeb Brewer.

House – Position 1: Rep. Brandy Donaghy leads with 53.86% over Republican Mark Harmsworth. Position 2: Rep. April Berg leads with 57.03% over Republican Ryne Rohla.

District 45

Senate – Sen. Manka Dhingra leads with 65.63% over Republican Ryika Hooshangi.

House – Position 1: Rep. Roger Goodman leads with 70.05% over Republican Cherese Bourgoin. Position 2: Rep. Larry Springer leads with 72.34% over Republican John Gibbons.

District 46

Senate – Rep. Javier Valdez leads in his bid for the Senate with 82.8% over Democrat Matthew Gross.

House – Position 1: Rep. Gerry Pollet leads with 83.58% over Democrat Hadeel Jeanne. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Darya Farivar narrowly leads with 29.59% over Democrat Lelach Rave.

District 47

Senate (Open) – Candidate Claudia Kauffman sits in second with 27.29%, and will likely face Republican Bill Boyce.

House – Position 1: Rep. Debra Entenman leads with 55.41% over Republican Kyle Lyebyeyev. Position 2 (Open): Candidate Chris Sterns leads with 34.72% over Democrat Shukri Olow.

District 48

Senate – Sen. Patty Kuderer leads with 71.32% over Republican Michelle Darnell.

House – Position 1: Rep. Vandana Slatter leads with 94.26%. Position 2: Rep. Amy Walen leads with 94.13%.

District 49

House – Position 1: Rep. Sharon Wylie leads with 62.57% over Republican Park Llafet. Position 2: Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier leads with 60.59% over Republican Jeremy Baker.

It’s critical we not only retain our majorities in Olympia, but we also expand our numbers. Right now, there’s a chance to pick up seats in the House and in the Senate; we can’t afford to squander that. 

We have the chance to do just that in LDs 10 and 42 — historically tight districts, where Democrats, both candidates and incumbents, are standing strong. Investments must continue to be made there, as well as in LDs 26, 30, and 44. 

There are also enormous opportunities in LDs 17, 18, and 35, where we have a lineup of dedicated candidates committed to flipping areas from red to blue. We see that same opportunity in the Spokane County Council races, and Democrats could potentially win a seat for the first time in a decade. The message here is loud and clear: Washingtonians know Democrats deliver and fight for the values we all hold dear. 

Being the chair of the Washington State Democratic Party has been one of the greatest honors of my life. All of the sleepless nights and long days are worth it when this is the end result. But as we’ve said, now is not the time to get complacent — now is the time to work. 

The primary was just the warm up for what’s ahead. Nov. 8 is 95 days away, and we must seize every moment from now until then to garner support for our incredible Democrats up and down the ticket, like Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Kim Schrier, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, and so many more.

We must continue this momentum at the ballot box in November, and get our candidates across the finish line, shutting down MAGA Republicans in Washington state once and for all. 

Together, we can do this. Together, we WILL do this. 

Thank you for being such a steadfast member of our team!

With gratitude,

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Trump budget cuts mentors for 700 Tri-Cities students. United Way hopes to save itStory by Cory McCoy, Tri-City HeraldMore than 700 Tri-Cities students were left without mentors after the sudden elimination of the federal AmeriCorps program in April.For more than a decade AmeriCorps members volunteered with the Attendance Matters program to help Tri-Cities elementary and middle school students build a pathway to successfully graduating high school.The unexpected closure of the agency left students to finish out the school year without the mentors they'd come to rely on.Now the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties is looking to save the program with a scaled-back version using local mentors. They're hiring new mentors as staff members in order to ensure they can guarantee consistency in the program.While the fate of the AmeriCorps agency is currently wrapped up in lawsuits brought by a coalition of states, funding was eliminated in the final version of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" which set federal spending for fiscal year 2026.United Way leadership is hoping for the best, but preparing to do what they can to ensure students aren't left behind.The program averaged about 20 mentors at nine middle schools through support from AmeriCorps. With local funding the nonprofit hopes to start with six new mentors, who will be ready to support students once school is back in session.Each school district will get two mentors, one for an elementary school and its corresponding middle school, with the greatest need.United Way hopes to grow the program, but will need community support through partnerships and recurring commitments.Attendance MattersCommunity Impact Director Asta Bonheyo said in a news release that the goal is to ensure students continue to feel supported."We believe that consistent school attendance is a foundation for student achievement," Bonheyo said. "This program not only helps kids show up - it ensures they feel seen, supported and encouraged along the way."They're looking for people with strong relationship-building skills, a passion for youth development and a commitment to modeling positive habits.Bilingual candidates, college students pursuing education or social services and retirees with flexible schedules are encouraged to apply."Mentors become trusted adults in the lives of students who may need just a little encouragement to succeed," Bonheyo said. "This is about real relationships and showing up, literally and figuratively, for our youth."Candidates can apply online through the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties' career page at uwbfco.org/careers. Applications are open until all positions are filled. The new mentors will start Aug. 21 and serve through June 2026.About Attendance MattersAmeriCorps provided about $315,000 in direct funding to the Attendance Matters Program in 2023, and about 20 volunteers in that cohort received $78,000 in education awards for their service. Volunteers living away from home were also eligible for a stipend paid through the agency.After AmeriCorps funding was cut in April, the program was completely eliminated in the FY 2026 federal budget.AmeriCorps was a national service program with several divisions that help communities with volunteering, disaster response, employment and more.The National Civilian Community Corps, which sends disaster response teams to communities, was the first to be cut in April. Shortly after, about 85% of the AmeriCorps administration was laid off and $400 million in grant funding was terminated.The Tri-Cities area benefited from a variety of programs funded and staffed by AmeriCorps.Those programs included Serve Tri-Cities, a nonprofit centered on increasing reading and math skills in elementary schools across Pasco, which received about $600,000 in funding in 2023 with 30 volunteers.The largest AmeriCorps program in the area was the Seniors RSVP program, which was a flexible program that relied on seniors to fill critical needs in the community and provide experienced volunteers to local food banks, nonprofits and other organizations.The seniors program was run through Catholic Charities of Central Washington. While Seniors RSVP only received about $135,000 in 2023, they paired 275 volunteers with local organizations. Their counterpart through Yakima Valley Community College had 350 volunteers that year.A second senior oriented volunteer program through the Diocese of Yakima paired 170 volunteers with home-bound seniors to provide help and companionship. That program was the most costly in the region, at $1.2 million in 2023.The cuts to Attendance Matters was the second major hit to the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties because of federal cuts.Their Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which provided grant funding to local nonprofits through FEMA, saw its federal funding suddenly cut in March.They also saw a hit to funding to help pay for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Washington state leaders stepped in to keep that funding flowing for at least another year.To get involved or donate to the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties, visit uwbfco.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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Wall Street is calling Trump’s bluffStory by John Towfighi, CNNPresident Donald Trump is threatening to revive his trade war. Wall Street isn’t too concerned.Global markets were relatively calm Tuesday after Trump on Monday ratcheted up his tariff campaign — but extended the deadline to August 1 and said he was open to negotiations. That provided a sense of optimism for investors.Stocks across Asia — including in Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Bombay — opened higher on Tuesday. US stocks opened mostly higher: The Dow fell 57 points, or 0.13%. The S&P 500 rose 0.05% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.3%.Market movements were relatively muted, signaling investors think Trump’s new tariffs are more negotiating tactics than firm policy. It’s a noticeable change from early April, when Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs sent stocks plummeting.Three months after Trump initially announced massive “reciprocal” tariffs and then instigated a 90-day pause, Wall Street is looking through the tariff rhetoric.“This latest round of tariff news feels more like an aftershock, one the market was prepared for, rather than the seismic event that shook markets on ‘Liberation Day’ over three months ago,” Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG Australia, said in a note.Trump late Monday told reporters at the White House that the August 1 deadline is “firm, but not 100% firm.”The tariff letters are “more or less” final offers, Trump said. “I would say final, but if they call with a different offer and I like it, we’ll do it.”“If they call up and they say ‘we’d like to do something a different way,’ we’re going to be open to that,” the president said.“Yesterday’s letters and tariff tweets, I would categorize it as same threat, different goalpost,” Kurt Reiman, head of fixed income at UBS Global Wealth Management, said.Investors in recent weeks have embraced the “TACO trade,” betting that “Trump always chickens out” on his major tariff threats — especially if there is an adverse reaction in markets.“This opens the door for another round of ‘TACO Tuesday,’ Trump-style,” Sycamore said.Markets look through tariffsUS stocks fell on Monday after Trump announced a slew of new tariffs, but losses were relatively contained: The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished the day lower by less than 1%.Wall Street has wrestled with Trump’s on-and-off tariffs for months. While the president is considering reigniting his trade war, investors say markets are taking it with a grain of salt.“Markets have broadly shrugged off the tariff news overnight,” Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist at HSBC, said. “Essentially, the door remains open for individual economies to whittle down proposed tariffs through negotiations.”“Investors are taking the glass-half-full view at the moment, enjoying the reprieve from the deadline extension, rather than focus on the reiteration of the potential tariff levels should negotiations fall through,” he added.The new tariff announcements are a “speed bump” as opposed to something that would “derail” the momentum in stocks, according to Mohit Kumar, chief strategist and economist for Europe at Jefferies.“Singling out certain countries for higher tariffs is a way of putting pressure on these and other countries to agree to a deal sooner rather than later,” Kumar said.Trump so far has only announced frameworks for trade deals with the United Kingdom, China and Vietnam. Peter Navarro, White House senior counsel for trade, had said in April the administration would pursue “90 deals in 90 days.”Trump on Monday sent letters to 14 countries outlining proposed tariff rates. Investors are still keeping their eyes peeled for announcements about potential deals or tariff letters for dozens of trading partners including India, Taiwan and the European Union.The S&P 500 has notched four record highs since June 27 as investors have begun to look past tariff anxieties. Wall Street heavyweights are expecting a push to higher levels.Bank of America on Tuesday raised its year-end forecast for the S&P 500 to 6,300 from 5,600. Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its year-end forecast for the S&P 500 to 6,600 from 6,100, citing expectations of sooner-than-anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, “fundamental strength” of large US stocks and “investors’ willingness to look through likely near-term earnings weakness.”Analysts at Barclays said in a June note that markets were beginning to “turn the page” on tariffs to focus more on how artificial intelligence is impacting corporate earnings and how economic data continues to hold up.David Wagner, portfolio manager at Aptus Capital Advisors, said he thinks tariffs are at the lower end of the list of things markets are concerned about.“I think the market has moved on from it,” he said. “If there was some market volatility, Trump’s probably going to give in.”Investors are now viewing tariff uncertainty within the broader context of Trump’s agenda, Michael Reynolds, vice president for investment strategy at Glenmede, said. Trump last week succeeded in passing his budget bill, which provided more clarity for Wall Street.Uncertainty lingersWall Street is betting Trump won’t push for tariff rates that would destabilize the global economy, enabling stocks to grind higher. Some analysts warn of complacency.“This modest reaction is perhaps a function of the market pricing in the ability to negotiate down tariffs, or perhaps a continuation of the TACO trade,” said Michael Wan, senior currency analyst at MUFG, in a note. “We are not so sure on our end, and it does seem to us like overall risk assets seem too sanguine to these tariff rates which are essentially quite similar to Liberation Day.”Sarah Bianchi, senior managing director at Evercore ISI, said in a note that Trump is “feeling good about recent victories” and with stocks near record highs, he is more likely to lean into imposing his tariff agenda.Inflation data for June will be released next week, providing more insight into the economic impact of tariffs. In the meantime, investors will be on the watch for announcements about potential trade deals or tariffs.“With the proverbial can likely to be kicked further down the road, leaving negotiators a bit more room to maneuver … markets are pricing little signs of concern,” analysts at Barclays said in a note. “However, it remains prudent to consider all possible scenarios, given the narrative around tariffs remains quite fluid and Trump maintains a ‘do whatever we want’ position.” ... See MoreSee Less

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    Bring your smiles - sunscreen - hats - water - walking shoes

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  • Benton County Democrats - Executive Board

    Benton County Democrats - Executive Board

    July 7, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland Public Library Conference Rm A 955 Northgate Richland, WA

    Proposed AGENDA: Executive Board, July 7, 2025

    Call to Order

    Adopt Agenda

    Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

    Secretary's Report

    Treasurer's Report

    Chair's Report

    Vice-Chair Report

    Organizing Committee

    Elections Committee

    State Committee Members

    Platform and Resolutions

    Events & Tri-City Dems

    LD Reports

    Good of the Order

    PCO Comments and questions

    New Business

    Adjournly

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    July 8, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    July 8, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    July 10, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • 8th Legislative District Democrats General Meeting

    8th Legislative District Democrats General Meeting

    July 10, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza 3300 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336

    Proposed Agenda:

    Call to Order

    Adopt Agenda

    Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

    General Meeting Location, planning, topics, etc.

    Upcoming Event Planning and Communications.

    Current or New Business

    Adjourn

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  • Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck

    Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck

    July 11, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    For current location please visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCityDems/

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  • 2025 Loveland Dinner

    2025 Loveland Dinner

    July 12, 2025  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    UA Local 598 - 1328 N Rd 28, Pasco, WA

    We are excited to invite you to the 2025 Valoria Loveland Dinner. Our annual fundraising event was named after the last Democrat elected to the state legislature from Franklin County - Senator Valoria Loveland. Last year’s event was sold out and we are thrilled to have you all join us again in celebrating the service of former State Senator Loveland while encouraging the next generation to step up to run for office.
    https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lovelanddinner2025

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  • A Better Richland Fundrailser

    A Better Richland Fundrailser

    July 13, 2025  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    RSVP for location

    Friends, Food, & Fundraising

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    We need volunteers and money to blanket the city before the November election with yard signs and door hangers!

    A Better Richland

    Sunday, July 13, 2025

    5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

     RSVP for the location

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  • The People's Town Hall in Pasco

    The People's Town Hall in Pasco

    July 14, 2025  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    HAPO Center 6600 Burden Blvd, Pasco, WA

    You are invited to our People’s Town Hall in the 4th Congressional District with the Attorney General Nick Brown speaking, a welcome from Ana Ruiz Kennedy, and moderated by 16th LD Democrats Chair Jeff Strickler on July 14th!

    We want to hear from you and listen to your stories about how Trump’s extreme agenda has impacted you and your communities. Please share this invite with democrats in your area and members in your local parties!

    Please join us at HAPO Center in Pasco WA, on July 14th from 5:30 - 7 PM.

    Please RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ_-EgxjT-kmgPxydwARVvdmzk68yAMq6aVb95Gtv3W9bcUg/viewform to have a guaranteed seat in the auditorium.

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    July 14, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    July 15, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    July 15, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Badger Club - Regional Transportation Planning

    Badger Club - Regional Transportation Planning

    July 17, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=392306

    Over the past 50 years, three small towns along the Columbia River have developed into five cities within a contiguous metropolitan area with a population exceeding 330,000. This rapid growth is expected to continue.

    Do our transportation agencies have far-sighted plans that will improve the connectivity for the population that is here and the growth that is coming? We'll ask the experts.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    July 17, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Good Trouble Lives On - Demonstration

    Good Trouble Lives On - Demonstration

    July 17, 2025  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Corner of Columbia Center Blvd. and Canal St., Kennewick, WA

    Let's get into Good Trouble
    National Day of Action
    Join us and let's get into good trouble together

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    July 22, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    July 22, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    July 24, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    July 24, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    July 29, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    July 31, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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