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.
2024 General Election Endorsements
Seattle Issue Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Seattle Transportation Levy
Statewide Issue Endorsement: Vote No on 2117 to keep the Climate Commitment Act
Candidate Endorsements:
| Candidate | Jurisdiction | Seat |
| Davina Duerr | LD1 | State Rep. Pos. 1 |
| Marcus Ricelli | LD 3 | State Senator |
| Beth Doglio | LD 22 | State Rep. Pos. 1 |
| Jake Fey | LD 27 | State Rep. Pos 2 |
| T’wina Nobles | LD 28 | State Senator |
| Sharlett Mena | LD 29 | State Rep. Pos 2 |
| Emily Alvarado | LD 34 | State Rep. Pos 1 |
| Joe Fitzgibbon | LD 34 | State Rep. Pos 2 |
| Julia Grant Reed | LD 36 | State Rep. Pos 1 |
| Liz Berry | LD 36 | State Rep. Pos 2 |
| Alex Ramel | LD 40 | State Rep. Pos 2 |
| My-Linh Thai | LD 41 | State Rep. Pos 2 |
| Brandy Donaghy | LD 44 | State Rep. Pos 1 |
| Vandana Slatter | LD 48 | State Rep. Pos 1 |
| Maria Cantwell | Statewide | US Senator |
| Suzan DelBene | Congressional D1 | US Representative |
| Rick Larsen | Congressional D2 | US Representative |
| Emily Randall | Congressional D6 | US Representative |
| Pramila Jayapal | Congressional D7 | US Representative |
| Kim Schrier | Congressional D8 | US Representative |
| Adam Smith | Congressional D9 | US Representative |
| Marilyn Strickland | CongressionalD10 | US Representative |
Previous 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.
2019 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2019 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.