- WA Bikes has endorsed bike-friendly candidates for federal, state, and local offices.
- Read our endorsements before casting ballots for the Nov. 5 general election.
- Vote NO on Initiative 2117 to improve biking and protect our climate, and if you live in Seattle vote YES for Proposition 1 to Keep Seattle Moving.
We encourage all Washington state voters to review our endorsements before casting ballots in the fall general election. Ballots will begin arriving in mailboxes in late October. This election is pivotal for the future of bicycling, and we encourage everyone to vote.
Washington Bikes has vetted the candidates and endorsed the individuals who support our vision of a Washington state where all communities are connected by bike. Read on for our bike-friendly picks and a run down of what’s at stake.
Ballot Initiatives: Vote NO on 2117
Ballot Initiative 2117 is a bad deal for everyone across Washington state. This destructive initiative would slash the state transportation budget, undermine our efforts to reduce harmful air pollution, and worsen the climate crisis. Read this post by Cascade Bicycle Club to learn why you should vote NO on I-2117, which would slash funding for walking, biking, trails, and youth bike education–as well as harm our air quality and kill Washington’s historic Climate Commitment Act.
If you are registered to vote in Seattle, we urge you to vote YES on Proposition 1, the Keep Seattle Moving Levy. This ballot initiative would provide $133.5 million for essential bike infrastructure improvements.
Governor and Legislature Highlights
We need wise leadership that understands the importance of biking, active transportation, and climate action. If voters fail to reject I-2117, legislators will have to plug a massive hole in the transportation budget with no way to hold polluters accountable. That’s why we are endorsing Bob Ferguson for governor, to replace the retiring Gov. Jay Inslee.
Half of the 98 seats in Washington state’s House are on the ballot. Several long-time Senate members are retiring. This is leading to a lot of change in the Senate and House, as some House members run for Senate seats. We need candidates who understand that biking for transportation is crucial for our future.
Congressional Race Highlights
Alongside endorsing a slate of Congressional incumbents who have supported policies and funding for safer streets in Washington, we’re endorsing state Sen. Emily Randall for the open congressional seat D6 (Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas and Tacoma). Randall is currently the Senator for the 26th Legislative District (Bremerton) and a champion for bikes who has collaborated with Washington Bikes in the past. Read our table of endorsements below to find the bike champions in your district.
