Endorsements
Why Washington Bikes endorses
Washington Bikes endorses electoral candidates at all levels of government. Endorsement and support are given to candidates who commit to or have a record of making communities better for people on bikes — through growing local economies, improving health outcomes, or creating safer streets and roadways. Additionally, Washington Bikes makes endorsements of ballot measures which will benefit Washington communities through bolstering or protecting transportation choices, supporting outdoor recreation, and working to safely connect neighborhoods and cities.
Washington Bikes endorsement policy
All recommendations for endorsement are based on five factors:
- Positions are based on the written questionnaire or in-person interview.
- Issue Record is based on the candidate having a record of support or opposition to our interests.
- Approachability is based on whether the candidate expressed a willingness to work on safety, health and economic development issues germane to bicycling. Did the candidate demonstrate an openness and willingness to engage and are they approachable/accessible?
- Viability is an evaluation of electability, based on whether the candidate has a legitimate opponent, fundraising and organizing capacity, and endorsements.
- Experience is based on the candidate’s reputation and leadership positions within the community, years of elected service, or requisite experience to succeed in public office.
2025 General Election Endorsements
| Candidate | Jurisdiction | Seat |
| Victoria Hunt | Legislative District 5 | State Senate |
| Deb Krishnadasan | Legislative District 26 | State Senate |
| Emily Alvarado | Legislative District 34 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Janice Zahn | Legislative District 41 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Vandana Slatter | Legislative District 48 | State Senate |
| Osman Salahuddin | Legislative District 49 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Claudia Balducci | King County | County Executive |
| Sarah Perry | King County | County Council District 3 |
| Rod Dembowkski | King County | County Council District 5 |
| Sam Low | Snohomish County | County Council District 5 |
| Bryan Yambe | Pierce County | County Council District 5 |
| Joe Deets | City of Bainbridge Island | City Council District 7 North Ward |
| Claire Sumadiwirya | City of Bellevue | City Council Position 5 |
| Lynne Robinson | City of Bellevue | City Council Position 6 |
| Jace Cotton | City of Bellingham | City Council At Large |
| Hollie Huthman | City of Bellingham | City Council Ward 2 |
| Skip Williams | City of Bellingham | City Council Ward 4 |
| Andrew Reding | City of Bellingham | City Council Ward 6 |
| Jenne Alderks | City of Bothell | City Council Position 3 |
| Jeff Coughlin | City of Bremerton | Mayor |
| Christy Cammarata | City of Bremerton | City Council District 3 (Dual) |
| Michael Simonds | City of Bremerton | City Council District 3 (Dual) |
| Matthew Baptiste-Cerra | City of Bremerton | City Council District 7 |
| Sarah Moore | City of Burien | City Council Position 5 |
| Rocco DeVito | City of Burien | City Council Position 7 |
| Chris Eck | City of Edmonds | City Council Position 1 |
| Alex Newman | City of Edmonds | City Council Position 3 |
| Patrick Ammann | City of Gig Harbor | City Council Position 2 |
| Emily Stone | City of Gig Harbor | City Council Position 3 |
| Lindsey Walsh | City of Issaquah | Mayor |
| Kelly Jiang | City of Issaquah | City Council Position 1 |
| Kevin Nichols | City of Issaquah | City Council Position 6 |
| Tracy Banaszynski | City of Kenmore | City Council Position 2 |
| Nigel Herbig | City of Kenmore | City Council Position 4 |
| Satwinder Kaur | City of Kent | City Council Position 2 |
| Jay Arnold | City of Kirkland | City Council Position 1 |
| Neal Black | City of Kirkland | City Council Position 5 |
| Jon Pascal | City of Kirkland | City Council Position 7 |
| Josh Rosenau | City of Lake Forest Park | City Council Position 3 |
| Isabel Mata | City of Lynnwood | City Council Position 2 |
| Paul Berendt | City of Olympia | City Council Position 7 |
| Robert Vanderpoool | City of Olympia | City Council Position 6 |
| Dylan Quarles | City of Port Townsend | City Council Position 1 |
| Ed Stern | City of Poulsbo | Mayor |
| Melissa Stuart | City of Redmond | City Council Position 4 |
| Menka Soni | City of Redmond | City Council Position 6 |
| Carmen Rivera | City of Renton | City Council Position 2 |
| Kurt H Maier | City of Richland | City Council Position 6 |
| Sid Gupta | City of Sammamish | City Council Position 3 |
| Lin Yang | City of Sammamish | City Council Position 5 |
| Karen Howe | City of Sammamish | City Council Position 7 |
| Bruce Harrell | City of Seattle | Mayor |
| Adonis Ducksworth | City of Seattle | City Council District 2 |
| Alexis Mercedes Rinck | City of Seattle | City Council District 8 |
| Dionne Foster | City of Seattle | City Council District 9 |
| Sarah Dixit | City of Spokane | City Council District 1, Position 2 |
| Kate Telis | City of Spokane | City Council District 2, Position 2 |
| Zack Zappone | City of Spokane | City Council District 3, Position 2 |
| John Hines | City of Tacoma | Mayor |
| Sarah Rumbaugh | City of Tacoma | City Council District 2 |
| Sandesh Sadalge | City of Tacoma | City Council District 4 |
| Kate Kruller | City of Tukwila | City Council Position 5 |
| Michelle Evans | City of Woodinville | City Council Position 1 |
| Cassie Franklin | City of Everett | Mayor |
| Paula Rhyne | City of Everett | City Council District 2 |
2025 Primary Election Endorsements
WA Bikes will endorse a slate of bike champions ahead of the August primary election. If you are a candidate for public office and would like to be considered for WA Bikes’ endorsement, please email info@wabikes.org.
King County Issue Endorsement: Vote Yes on the King County Parks Levy
Candidate Endorsements:
| Candidate | Jurisdiction | Seat |
| Deb Krishnadasan | Legislative District 26 | State Senate |
| Emily Alvarado | Legislative District 34 | State Senate |
| Janice Zahn | Legislative District 41 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Legislative District 48 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Claudia Balducci | King County | Executive |
| Lynne Robinson | City of Bellevue | City Council |
| Jace Cotton | City of Bellingham | City Council |
| Jeff Coughlin | City of Bremerton | Mayor |
| Chris Eck | City of Edmonds | City Council |
| Nigel Herbig | City of Kenmore | Mayor |
| Jay Arnold | City of Kirkland | City Council |
| Melissa Stuart | City of Redmond | City Council |
| Carmen Rivera | City of Renton | City Council |
| Bruce Harrell | City of Seattle | Mayor |
| Alexis Mercedes Rinck | City of Seattle | City Council Citywide D8 |
| Dionne Foster | City of Seattle | City Council Citywide D9 |
| Zack Zappone | City of Spokane | City Council |
Previous Endorsements
2024 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2024 General Election Endorsements
2023 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2023 General Election Endorsements
2022 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2022 General Election Endorsements.
2021 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2021 General Election Endorsements.
2020 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2020 General Election Endorsements.
More about Washington Bikes’ endorsements:
Following the 2016 merger of Cascade Bicycle Club (becoming a 501(c)(3) organization) and Washington Bikes (emerging as a 501(c)(4) organization), Washington Bikes assumed all endorsements and electoral responsibilities for bicycling statewide.