The Washington State Delegate Election will be held 10:00 am on April 6, to 9:00 am on April 7.

Please refer to this Delegate Ballot Q&A if you have questions about the voting process.

View the list of 46th District Democrats Delegate Candidates at https://wadelegateregistration2024.com/category/district-46/

Then, meet the candidates at our ...

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!! Get ready for an engaging afternoon of civic participation and community connection!

You're cordially invited to join us for our in-person State Convention Delegate Candidate Meet & Greet event, hosted by the 46th District Democrats.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 6
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

This event is your opportunity to meet the candidates vying for State Convention Delegate, to represent the 46th District Democrats at the Congressional, State and National Conventions.

**SEE THE LIST OF CANDIDATES AND READ BIOS HERE**

Join us to engage with candidates, ask questions, and learn more about their visions for representing us.

Here's what you can look forward to:

🤝 Meet the Candidates: Shake hands and chat with the individuals who are eager to represent you and our community at the Washington State Democrats

🗣️ Legislative Delegation Session Recap: At 2pm, hear from members of our Legislative Delegation, Senator Javier Valdez and Representative Gerry Pollet, as they share what was covered and accomplished during this past legislative session.

🌐 Networking: Connect with fellow 46th District Democrats, exchange ideas, and build relationships with like-minded individuals who share your passion for positive change.

🎉 Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments and snacks as you engage in meaningful conversations with candidates and fellow attendees.

PLUS informational tables on healthcare, social housing and more!

Let your voice be heard and make an informed decision in the upcoming delegate elections by attending this important event.

THEN, GET READY TO VOTE 🗳️

Delegates will be elected in a ballot fully administered by State Party staff, which opens at 10:00 am on April 6, and closes at 9:00 am on April 7. Current members of the 46th District Dems, should have received a numeric voting code from Drew Estep at the state party.

The 46^th District Democrats has 21 Biden delegates and 4 uncommitted delegates to elect. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

46th District Democrats

Hello 46th District Democrats ­– 

Here's what our organization was up to in March!

⭐ March 21 Regular Membership Meeting

Our March meeting was called to order at 7:06pm and adjourned at 12:14am. Approximately 290 members and guests attended over the course of the evening. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

Following a welcome and declaration of quorum, by Chair Hunter Brown, and a Land Acknowledgement, by Member At Large Shane Macomber, we covered the following business item:

• We Approved the February 27 Regular Membership Meeting Minutes
• We Approved the PCO Appointment of Linh Thai for Precint SEA 46-2228
• We Approved the Agenda.
• We Approved of Amendments to Bylaws and Standing Rules on Meetings & Meeting Frequency
• We Approved Standing Rules Amendments on Cole Fund Committee
• We Approved Endorsement Rules Amendments
• We Adopted our 2024 Budget

In addition to the above business items, we also heard a Membership Report from Chair Brown; a few words of introduction from State Senator Manka Dhingra, who is running for State Attorney Genera; and received an overview of our ballot tally practices by Executive Board Member Alex Phillips-White.

The bulk of our meeting was then spent on an Old Business item from the February Regular Membership Meeting. At that meeting, the body voted to adjourn before a vote was taken on a Proposed Amendment to the Unity Resolution on the Crisis in Israel and Gaza. As we proceeded to consider this proposed amendment, a series of motions were made, including:

• Motion to postpone resolution indefinitely
• Motion to withdraw the motion to postpone resolution indefinitely - passed
• Motion to refer to policy committee - failed

Moving back to a vote on the Proposed Amendment to the Unity Resolution on the Crisis in Israel and Gaza, that proposed amendment failed. A member then motioned to substitute the current resolution with text of the original resolution from the February meeting (Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza). After vigorous debate and consideration on if such a motion was in order, Chair Brown ruled that it was in order, after being advised by Parliamentarian Scott Forbes. A Motion to Over-rule the Chair failed, and we proceeded with a vote on the Motion to Substitute the Current Resolution with text of the original resolution from the February meeting. That motion passed, but not before a Motion to Adjourn was made and failed.

A member then made a Motion to suspend a rule, allowing us to call the question on the resolution itself. The motion needed a two-thirds approval, and failed. After another Motion to Adjourn failed, a Motion to Limit Debate on the Resolution to 20 Minutes passed. We then moved on to consider several amendments to the amended resolution (Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza), but they all failed. Finally, we began debate on the main motion, but the 20 minute clock ran out at midnight and we moved to final vote on the main motion, which passed, 88 votes for, to 45 votes against.

⭐ SATURDAY: Join us for this in-person event

Saturday, April 6; 1:00-4:00pm at the Magnuson Community Center

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!! Get ready for an engaging afternoon of civic participation and community connection!

You're cordially invited to join us for our in-person State Convention Delegate Candidate Meet & Greet event, hosted by the 46th District Democrats.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 6
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

This event is your opportunity to meet the candidates vying for State Convention Delegate, to represent the 46th District Democrats at the Congressional, State and National Conventions.

Join us to engage with candidates, ask questions, and learn more about their visions for representing us.

Here's what you can look forward to:

🤝 Meet the Candidates: Shake hands and chat with the individuals who are eager to represent you and our community at the Washington State Democrats

🗣️ Legislative Delegation Session Recap: At 2pm, hear from members of our Legislative Delegation, Senator Javier Valdez and Representative Gerry Pollet, as they share what was covered and accomplished during this past legislative session.

🌐 Networking: Connect with fellow 46th District Democrats, exchange ideas, and build relationships with like-minded individuals who share your passion for positive change.

🎉 Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments and snacks as you engage in meaningful conversations with candidates and fellow attendees.

PLUS MORE TO COME!

Let your voice be heard and make an informed decision in the upcoming delegate elections by attending this important event.

THEN, GET READY TO VOTE 🗳️

Delegates will be elected in a ballot fully administered by State Party staff, which opens at 10:00 am on April 6, and closes at 9:00 am on April 7. The 46th District Democrats has 25 delegates, as well as 10 alternates, to elect, so we encourage you to meet with delegates running to represent both Biden and Uncommitted. You will be required to vote for 21 Biden delegates and 4 Uncommitted delegates. 

And the candidates are ....

HUGE THANKS to all the 46th Legislative District residents who registered as candidates to represent our LD at the Washington State Democratic Convention as delegates! Here is your list of candidates:

Aidan Carroll
Aisha Khasawneh
Alex Phillips-White
Arvia Morris
Barbara Anderson-Preston
Bethany Stackhouse
Cat Munsen
Cindy Savage
Debby Nissen
Diego Batres
Douglas Almquist
Emily Merrill
Emory Ranes
Erica Cannatelli
Erin Gibbons
Galaxy Marshall
Garrison Dinsmore
Gary Goldbaum
Jeffry Berner
Jillian Allibone
Julie Anne Kempf
Julie Conklin
Kathy Sakahara
Leyla Salmassi
Linh Thai
Lucca Howard
Marc Auerbach
Matthew Lang
Maya Ramakrishnan
Melissa Taylor
Mujteba Naqvi
Nilu Jenks
Omar Aldahleh
Patricia Tressel
Rachel Woodbrook
Rebekah Gardea
Rita Peterson
Rob Jenks
Saikat Kanjilal
Shane Macomber
Shayna Daitch
Steve Colvin
Susana Hernandez Lopez
Timea Tihanyi
Wafa Hassouneh
Yazan Kader

CLICK HERE to see candidate photos and biographies

The 2024 Washington State Democratic Convention will be held on June 22, 2024. Over 1,000 state delegates will be elected by the local Democratic Party organizations in the state’s 49 legislative districts. Delegates to the state convention will nominate the Party’s candidates for Governor and other statewide offices, approve the State Party’s official platform, and conduct other Party business. State convention delegates will also be eligible to attend caucuses in the state’s ten congressional districts, where they will vote on the election of national delegates.

Pathway to Universal Healthcare event

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on March 2 for the 46th District Democrats Program Event: Is there a pathway to Universal Healthcare?

Organized by Executive Board Members Kathy Bentson and Sylvia Haven, this well-attended event helped educate members on the importance of Universal Healthcare, and the steps each of us can take to advocate for it.

With a presentation by the president of Healthcare for All, Ronnie Shure, everyone in attendance was equipped with valuable information, and a list of actionable steps and resources.

Member Doug Mormann is now working on a resolution to support these efforts, so be on the lookout for ways you can get involved!

⏰ Looking Ahead ….

• 46th District Democrats Executive Committee Meeting – Tuesday, April 2; 7:00-9:00pm
  These monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Register here.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Delegate Candidate Meet & Greet – Saturday, April 6; 1:00-4:00pm; at the Magnuson Community Center
  This event is your opportunity to meet the candidates vying for State Convention Delegate, to represent the 46th District Democrats at State Convention. Join us to engage with candidates, ask questions, and learn more about their visions for representing us. We'll also get a Legislative Session report from Sen. Valdez and Rep. Pollet.
  
  
• VOTE for State Convention Delegates - Delegates will be elected in a ballot fully administered by State Party staff, which opens at 10:00 am on April 6, and closes at 9:00 am on April 7. The 46th District Democrats has 25 delegates, as well as 10 alternates, to elect. Ballots will be emailed on April 6 to 46th Dems members who are eligible to vote.
  NOTE: You will be required to vote for 21 Biden delegates and 4 Uncommitted delegates. Additional instructions will be provided on the ballot.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Effective Meetings Meeting – Sunday, April 14; 7:00-8:00pm
  These monthly meetings are held the Sundays before our monthly Regular Membership Meetings. Register here.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Regular Membership Meeting – Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00pm
  These monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each. Register here.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Policy Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 25, at 6:30-8:00pm
  These monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month. Register here.

🏛️ Connect with our 46th Legislative Delegation

Find out what State Senator, Javier Valdez, Representative, Gerry Pollet and Representative, Darya Farivar are up to by signing up for their newsletters:

Sen. Javier Valdez: https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/valdez/e-newsletter/
Rep. Gerry Pollet: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/pollet/e-news/
Rep. Darya Farivar: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/farivar/e-news/

📢 Looking for a past meeting?

No problem! You can find recordings of many of our past meetings on our 46th District Dems YouTube Channel (subscribe today!) And now that we live stream Regular Membership Meetings directly on YouTube, most recordings can be found under the "Live" tab.

📌 Last but not least ….

Renew your membership (or start a new one) TODAY!

Dues support the costs associated with running the 46th Legislative District, and give you voting power at Membership Meetings, for items such as endorsing candidates, ballot measures and resolutions; electing some executive board positions like At-Large Members of the Executive Board; and adopting and amending our budget.

We have several contribution levels:

• Student / Limited Income ($10)
• Individual ($40)
• Couple/Family ($60)
• 4600 Club ($100)
• Friend of the 46th ($250)
• Benefactor of the 46th ($500)

Join at https://www.46dems.org/become_a_member. For questions about the status of your membership, email Membership Chair, Scott Alspach, at [email protected]

THANK YOU for reading, and for being part of our dynamic organization. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but together, we will fuel a BLUE WAVE this election season! We're excited to be walking and working along side you.

Hunter Brown and Lisa Rivera
Chair and Vice-Chair
46th District Democrats