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I understand that while First Mile supported candidates are represented statewide, the majority of First Mile donors reside in King County. If selected for support, I agree to receive contributions from First Mile donors, which may primarily come from individuals located in King County.
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I consent to receiving some First Mile donations, but would like to limit the amount provided to my campaign.
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What is your race/ethnicity?
Are you an immigrant or in the diaspora?
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What is your gender identity?
Do you identify as LGBTQIA2s+?
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Are you a union member? If yes, please indicate which union.
What office and position/seat are you running for?
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Please select which statement best applies to you:
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I am a first-time candidate who has never run for office before.
I have run for office before, but did not win my race and have never served in an elected position.
I am running for this office for the first time, but have served in a different elected position prior.
I am the incumbent of this elected position.
Are you doing full or mini reporting with the PDC?
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Email address of your campaign treasurer (or whoever should be notified of donations):
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Please provide a short biography highlighting your relevant skills, experiences, and achievements. Please include lived experiences that drive you in addition to professional.
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If selected for First Mile support, this bio will be provided to Circle donors.
Please list up to 10 endorsements from progressive organizations and labor unions.
You may also link to an endorsements page on your website instead.
What are 3 specific sources (could be specific media, research, people, organizations, etc.) you turn to for information on current events?
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Why are you seeking elected office? What do you hope to accomplish if elected?
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How would you organize your colleagues to support a policy that your constituents support, but colleagues aren’t prioritizing?
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How much money do you need to fundraise in total to win your campaign?
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Will you be engaging in direct voter contact during your campaign?
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Taxes & Revenue: As of January 2024, Washington State ranks as second most regressive according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). In 2021, our organizations helped pass the capital gains tax to begin addressing that problem, but it’s barely scratched the surface. How would you leverage your position of office in your relevant jurisdiction to fight for progressive revenue? What ideas do you have (or have already proposed) that you could bring to your jurisdiction?
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Housing: Washington is in the midst of a housing affordability and displacement crisis that is disproportionately impacting BIPOC and low-income communities across the state. Why do you think we are in a housing affordability and homelessness crisis? What policies and strategies would you advance as an elected official to address these compounding crises and support the creation of affordable housing in your jurisdiction? What does gentrification and displacement of low-income and BIPOC communities look like in your city or county, and how do you propose to help these communities to stay in place?
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Public Safety: In 2024 police killed more than 1,300 people, according to a report released by Mapping Police Violence – not to mention injuries as a result of police violence. Many of these are a result of escalations where armed police officers are present. Some of the solutions our organizations have advocated for include civilizing traffic enforcement much like how parking enforcement is civilized, and diverting 911 calls that don't require an armed response to be handled by unarmed crisis responders. Tell us if you support these policies, and/or other alternatives to policing like community-based solutions. How would you advance them in your community, and what approach to addressing the root causes of police violence in your elected position?
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/26/police-killings-2024-data/80281722007/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CNtsgRFXKmwNtSWBZBSuwjTYlnRlzzie/view
https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-to-launch-civilian-based-911-response-team-in-2023
Immigration: Right now, top officials in our federal administration are targeting immigrant communities. Our community partners believe strongly in social safety nets, immigrant integration, fundamental due process for immigrants, and keeping families together. Do you support the full elimination and prevention of the expansion of private immigrant detention centers in Washington State?
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Unsure, but willing to better understand what we are fighting for/against
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Do you support social safety nets and integration services for immigrants and refugees? Please expand on what that would look like for your relevant jurisdiction.
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Democracy & Voting Access: Our organizations have helped pass and enforce the Washington Voting Rights Act, moved some county elections to even years to increase turnout in those races, passed ranked-choice voting in Seattle to give voters more voice, and advocated for proportional representation to ensure that the share of seats in an election is proportional to the share of votes. Tell us about how familiar you are with these reforms, how you would go about learning more from our organizations, and what other ideas or approaches to democracy reform do you have?
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Environment: As our region continues to adapt to both a rapidly growing population and climate change, BIPOC and low-income communities who are most impacted must be at the table. Our organizations believe that racial and economic justice are fundamental to addressing climate change and achieving a Just Transition. If elected, what strategies and policies are you committed to advancing to combat climate change and achieve a just transition?
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* https://pugetsoundsage.org/research/clean-healthy-environment/community-energy/
Education: First Mile partners are advocates for a thriving Pre-K through 12 public education system. A fully funded public education system celebrates and meets the needs of our multilingual student and parent population, invests in care rather than discipline for our students, and teaches a culturally responsive and representative curriculum. In your elected position, how will you protect public schools from attacks from the federal government?
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Additionally, are you in support of universal childcare for all regardless of immigration status and ability to pay?
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Unsure, but willing to better understand what we are fighting for/against
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Labor: First Mile partners believe in advancing workers’ rights, supporting wage increases for port laborers, supporting the unionization of workers, and protecting the rights of independent contractors and rideshare drivers. Do you support the right of workers to unionize? Share about a time you supported workers rights in either your personal or professional life.
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LGBTQIA2s+ Justice: We are seeing a record breaking number of anti-LGBTQIA2s+ bills being introduced in state legislatures this year alone. These attacks would prevent individuals from these communities from seeking gender affirming care, getting ID’s that match their gender identity, and create barriers for them to participate in extracurricular activities. It's critical that Washington State sets an example and leads the nation in supporting and defending the rights of these communities. How will you be a champion and defend the rights of LGBTQIA2s+ communities?
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https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2025
Reproductive Justice: Access to reproductive care is critical to a thriving and just state. While Washington leads the nation in some aspects of reproductive care, we lag behind in others. For example, our abortion care is threatened by health systems with restrictive policies which reduce access to healthcare. How will you protect access to reproductive healthcare (abortion, birth control, fertility assistance, STI testing, sexual health services, sex ed, and reproductive cancer screening) in your jurisdiction given the attacks from the federal government?
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As a community leader and/or candidate, what specific actions have you taken to mentor or otherwise elevate the leadership of BIPOC emerging leaders? How will you continue that work in the future as an elected official?
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Have you ever been publicly or privately accused of any acts of violence, abuse, harassment, or of discrimination of someone based on characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or citizenship status? If yes, please provide details about the accusation.
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about your campaign?
