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JOIN NOW: Deadline is 4/27 to Join the 46th Dems for our Upcoming Endorsement Vote
Help us decide who gets the coveted 46th Dems Endorsement for ...
- 46th Legislative District State Rep., Pos. 1
- Seattle City Council, District 5
- King County Council, Districts 2 & 4
- King County Assessor
- King County Director of Elections
- and multiple positions on the State Supreme Court and King County District Court
JOIN NOW to be sure your voice is heard!
THESE 46th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME:
NEW MEMBERS: Must join by THIS Monday, April 27, to vote at our Monday, May 18 Endorsement Meeting. Do it now!
2025 MEMBERS: Those who have not yet renewed may renew until Sunday, May 17 to be able to vote at the Endorsement Meeting, but why wait??
FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS: If they live in the 46th legislative district, let them know to also join by THIS Monday, April 27.
CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 12 can also join by Monday, May 27 to vote on Endorsements! Note: dues must be paid by an adult (per Washington campaign finance laws) so if you would like one of your children to be a voting member, please pay their dues yourself and then reply to this message with your child’s name, address, and email address.
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The 46th Dems Endorsement is of HUGE VALUE to candidates! Endorsed candidates will be featured in the literature our volunteers take to voters' doors; we often organize canvassing events for our endorsed candidates; and we also highlight endorsed candidate' events and volunteer opportunities.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
- Monday, April 27: Deadline to join in order to vote
- Sunday, May 17: Candidate Meet & Greet + Forum; 2-5pm @ Elliott Bay Brewing
- Monday, May 18: 46th District Democrats Endorsement Meeting; 7:00pm on Zoom.
Please join NOW!!
Not sure of your membership status? No problem! Email us at [email protected] to find out.
Call to Meeting – April 21, 2026 Regular Membership Meeting
Hello 46th District Democrats –
This is your official CALL TO MEETING for the April 21, 2026 46th District Democrats Regular Membership Meeting, on Zoom.
🔵 MEETING PARTICIPATION:
- To request an accommodation, please follow the steps outlined on the 46th Dems Accommodations Request Process. Forty-eight (48) hours notice is appreciated.
- Eligible voters will receive a voting code (for balloted votes only), at the email address provided for their 46th District Democrats membership, the night before the scheduled meeting. For questions regarding voting codes, please email Effective Meetings Chair, Nathan Antonio, at [email protected]
🔵 REVIEW MEMBERSHIP STATUS:
Per our Standing Rules, all 2025 memberships expired on Feb. 1. Therefore, if you are not a PCO, or if you haven't joined or renewed your membership since November (2025), then you are no longer a voting member of the 46th District Democrats
IF YOU WERE A 2025 MEMBER – you can renew up to 24 hours before any meeting at which a vote takes place, to be eligible to vote at that meeting. So, renew by April 20, and you can vote at the April 21 Regular Membership Meeting. But don't wait! It will be easier for everyone if you do it TODAY!
IF YOU WERE NOT A MEMBER IN 2025 – you can join at any time, but it will be 21 days before you are eligible to vote at our meetings.
JOINING OR RENEWING IS QUICK AND EASY - simply click on the link below to start or renew your membership:
https://www.46dems.org/become_a_member
Refer to the Bylaws and Standing Rules for more information, or email [email protected] with any questions.
🔵 PLEASE REVIEW OUR VIDEO TUTORIALS ON PARTICIPATION:
🔵 ITEMS WE'LL BE VOTING ON:
• Consent Agenda
- Approve Today’s Agenda
- Approve the March 17, 2026 Regular Membership Meeting Minutes
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PCO Appointments
- Erin Hoffman-John (46-2097)
- Sierra Kaplan-Nelson (46-1267)
• Election of Executive Board Member-At-Large position
• Approve 2026-2027 Budget
• 2026 Proposed Changes to 46th Dems Endorsement Rules
- All of the proposed changes are wording clarifications to the existing process, rather than substantive changes.
• Resolutions
🔵 EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCY SELF-NOMINATION RULES:
We have one Executive Board position to consider during our April Meeting:
- Member-at-Large
PCOs and Members in good standing are eligible to vote for this position.
RULES FOR SELF-NOMINATION: PCOs and Members in good standing interested in filling this vacancy must:
- Self-nominate by Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5pm by emailing [email protected], and CC’ing [email protected] and [email protected]
- Use put "Self-Nomination for Eboard Member-at-Large
- Position" in the Subject line.
- Include your preferred pronouns
If you would like to submit a written statement, please do so when you self-nominate. Nominations and Statements will be posted to the website in the order they are received, but not later than Monday, April 20, 2026. You may provide a written statement of up to 500 words, with or without a headshot.
The names of all self-nominated candidates and their statements (if provided) will be added to our website here: https://www.46dems.org/candidates_for_executive_board_vacancy
🔵 IMPORTANT MEETING RESOURCES:
🔵 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:
If you have any questions regarding the meeting or registration, please email [email protected]
We hope to see you at the meeting!
– Hunter Brown
Chair, 46th District Democrats