MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Happy Friday, Washington Democrats! The Hawks won the Super Bowl!
What an incredible ride it was to follow the Seattle Seahawks this season. I had the amazing opportunity to be at the game in person and it was so emotional to see this team play their hearts out and absolutely dominate the Patriots – which means that the Massachusetts Democrats owe our volunteers some lunch!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and Washington Democrats wish you and your loved ones joy and companionship to celebrate! I’m also a big fan of Galentine’s Day and celebrating all of the people we love. Choose love. As Bad Bunny (and MLK) said, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
Democrats Fight Back
Washington Democrats are celebrating an important step in advancing the Millionaires’ Tax through the state legislature. On Tuesday, Washington Democrats attended the Millionaires Tax Rally with our allies who are pushing to ensure the wealthiest Washingtonians pay their fair share and rightsize our regressive tax structure. Rallygoers heard from home caregivers, teachers, and elected officials like Speaker Jinkins, Representative April Berg, and Representative Natasha Hill.
(L: Rep. April Berg; R: Rep. Natasha Hill at the Rally for Revenue)
This week, U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal grilled U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files, revealing that none of the women victimized by Epstein had been questioned by the Department of Justice. As AG Bondi refused to apologize to the victims for failing to redact their names (while still redacting those accused of heinous crimes), it was ALSO revealed that AG Bondi had spied on Congress members who searched the unredacted Epstein files to discover which search terms they had used. This chilling breach of the separation of powers enshrined in the U.S. Constitution would result in firings or resignations in normal times. While the Trump administration continues to flout the law and our Constitution, Congress member Jayapal will continue to fight for justice for those who survived Epstein’s predations and accountability for his co-conspirators.
When We Count Fellowship
I’m excited to share with you the DNC’s new organizing effort, the When We Count Fellowship. This is a new DNC program to build Democratic voter registration in key states – and you can be part of it. Apply to be a When We Count Fellow and join a national cohort of emerging organizers who will make the difference in upcoming elections. Apply today!
Delegate Election Process for 2026 State Convention
Every two years, Washington Democrats host a state convention for delegates across the state to vote on amendments to the party platform, resolutions, and charter and bylaw amendments. Any self-identified Democrat in Washington state may run to be elected as a delegate to the state convention. I encourage you to run! This year’s Convention will be in Spokane, June 19-21!
Delegates impact our official positions on today’s biggest policy issues, represent their community’s needs and values, connect with leaders from around the state, and teach and learn more about the Washington Democrats alongside other activists and party members.
Anyone willing to publicly identify as a Democrat may run to be a delegate. There is no age limit, but candidates must reside in the legislative district for which they are running to be a delegate. 1,171 state delegates will be elected alongside 490 alternates from Washington’s 49 legislative districts. State delegates will be elected by their Legislative District Party Organizations (LPOs) to represent their district at the 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention. The Online Delegate Self-Nomination Portal is open at this link. Those with questions should email partyaffairs@wa-democrats.org. The deadline to apply is February 20 at 5PM.
- Rally, Protest, and Gather
- Anytime – Sign up to receive ICE Mobilization Alerts for communities in Washington state. Sign up here.
- Tuesday, February 17 – Indivisible Eastside Postcard Writing, 10AM-11:30AM, multiple locations. Learn more here.
- Saturday, March 14 – Democrats of Pacific County’s 98th Annual Crab Feed, 3PM-9PM. South Bend, WA. Purchase tickets here.
- Saturday, March 28 – No Kings Rally. Sign up for updates on times and locations.
- Send us details on rallies and protests in your communities
- Email details to press@wa-democrats.org
- Donate
- If you would like to see less Washington D.C. and more Washington state in your community, please DONATE to The Real Washington Fund – our rapid response account to counter MAGA’s chaos with real organizing, real solutions, and real results. We can’t do the work of holding Republicans accountable without your support.
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DEMOCRATS IN THE NEWS
Making our tax code fairer + protecting communities from federal overreach,
WA Senate Democrats
Millionaires’ Tax could ‘revolutionize’ WA education, OSPI chief says,
KUOW
Millionaires’ tax gets first legislative hearing,
KUOW
Governors tackle rising cost of living with relief checks, tax cuts and housing policy,
King5
Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats at DOJ oversight hearing,
KUOW
WHAT I’M WATCHING
The humiliation of the WA GOP is not yet complete,
The Seattle Times
While Washington Democrats put forward actual solutions to problems real people face, the WAGOP engages in race-baiting, fear-mongering, and conspiracy theories. We’ll continue to put forward the candidates and policies that appeal to Washingtonians.
Thanks for all you do,
Chair Shasti Conrad
Washington State Democratic Party
In 2024, Washington Democrats led the nation with sweeping electoral victories. Now, we’re fighting to elect a supermajority in Olympia, protect our swing seats in the House, and stand up to MAGA extremism across the country.
WA Dems empowers grassroots organizing and elects Democrats up and down the ballot. Your support fuels our fight to stop Trump and defend our democracy.
We sincerely thank you for your help and support.
Washington State Democrats PO Box 4027 Seattle, WA 98194 United States